Western Union and Khipu Introduce New Digital Payment Method in Chile
02 October 2024 - 10:00PM
Business Wire
- Agreement integrates Khipu technology into the Western Union
mobile app and website, allowing customers to send money from any
bank account in Chile faster and easier.
Western Union today announced an agreement with Khipu, providing
customers the ability to send money digitally using any bank
account across the country.
“Western Union remains committed to providing the best possible
experience to its customers, one that addresses choice, speed and
convenience when sending money cross-border. We are excited to team
up with Khipu and integrate their technology into our website and
mobile app to create a more efficient and seamless process for our
customers," commented Priscila Nogueira, Western Union Country
Director, Chile.
Previously, customers wishing to pay with a bank account had to
exit the Western Union app or website and log into their bank’s
platform to finalize payment. With this integration, that step is
now eliminated, with the entire process staying within the Western
Union channel.
The integration ensures that remittances can be sent more easily
and efficiently, making it possible to conduct transactions in a
matter of minutes.
Eduardo Charme, Assistant Sales Manager at Khipu, pointed out,
"A global partner like Western Union strengthens our more than 10
years of service and growth. This collaboration marks a milestone
in Chile's financial sector, improving inclusion in digital
services using cutting-edge, modern and easier technologies. At
Western Union and Khipu we are committed to offering innovative
solutions to make our customers’ lives easier."
Western Union also announced a special $0 fee promotion for the
first remittance paid through the “Online Bank Transfer” option, an
incentive intended to encourage customers to try the new
service.
"This service reinforces and strengthens Western Union's
presence as a leader in remittance operations in the Chilean
market. We are confident that it will be of great help to our
users, which is in line with our focus on customer service and
satisfaction with world-class standards,” added Nogueira.
Customers can use the service through the Western Union Chile
app and website.
About Western Union
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is committed to helping
people around the world who aspire to build financial futures for
themselves, their loved ones and their communities. Our leading
cross-border, cross-currency money movement, payments and digital
financial services empower consumers, businesses, financial
institutions and governments—across more than 200 countries and
territories and nearly 130 currencies—to connect with billions of
bank accounts, millions of digital wallets and cards, and a global
footprint of hundreds of thousands of retail locations. Our goal is
to offer accessible financial services that help people and
communities prosper. For more information, visit
www.westernunion.com.
About Khipu
Khipu is an Open Finance company that offers services for the
integration of systems with financial data and services. Its
products include payment solutions based on the simplification of
transfers, automatic payments based on PAC mandates and Webscraping
as a Service (WaaS). For more information, visit www.khipu.com
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