Western Union and Penny Pinch Launch International Money Transfer Services
06 February 2025 - 1:30AM
Business Wire
Western Union and Penny Pinch today announce that they have
launched international money transfer services in the Penny Pinch
app. The co-branded service enables customers in the country to
send and receive money globally, based on their convenience and
needs.
Penny Pinch is Eastern Caribbean’s leading digital wallet
provider. Today’s announcement means Penny Pinch customers can now
receive money from their loved ones into the wallet seamlessly
through Western Union’s vast global network, which spans over 200
countries and territories. They also have the flexibility to send
funds to bank accounts and mobile wallets worldwide, as well as for
cash pick-up at locations abroad.
“Western Union has always been a proud supporter of the people
and communities of St Lucia and the Eastern Caribbean region,” said
Patrick Rawle, Western Union’s Vice President and General Manager
for the Caribbean. “Collaborating with Penny Pinch takes us further
forward in that support by bringing the strength of our global
money movement network through accessible and reliable digital
channels. Digital transformation sits at the heart of this region’s
economies, and we are thrilled to be part of such an exciting
journey.”
The collaboration builds on Western Union’s well-established
physical presence in St. Lucia that caters to diverse and
fast-evolving customer needs. It underpins the Company’s digital
focus on product innovation, scalable investments and partnering
with FinTechs – all of which forms part of its global strategy. The
move also supports both Western Union’s and Penny Pinch’s shared
mission to make financial services accessible for all consumers as
they grow and aspire for more.
“At Penny Pinch, we believe in transforming the way the world
connects through payments, making everyday transactions seamless
and empowering you to manage your finances effortlessly, anytime,
anywhere,” said Martin Hanna, CEO, Penny Pinch.
Integrating Western Union services reinforces Penny Pinch's
commitment to providing solutions with unrivalled convenience which
save customers valuable time – allowing them to focus on what
matters most. In addition to international money transfers, Penny
Pinch customers can earn cashback, rewards from retailers, have
access to exclusive coupons, make cashless payments and more. To
access Penny Pinch, simply download the app, complete identity
verification, and set up an account within minutes.
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 over 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 Penny Pinch
Penny Pinch Inc. is a licensed and regulated money services
business (MSB) that offers a mobile-first alternative to money
management and spending. Our mobile app enables the 'banked' and
'underbanked' to open a mobile wallet account within minutes and
have access to a range of merchants, bill payments, P2P, loyalty
and rewards, mobile top-up, and remittance services, all backed by
a secure platform and an unmatched user experience. Penny Pinch is
based in St. Lucia and plans to expand throughout the Caribbean.
www.mypennypinch.com
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Media Contacts Western
Union: Saadia McGlinchey: saadia.mcglinchey@wu.com Karen Santos:
karen.santos2@westernunion.com
Penny Pinch: Martin Hanna: martin@mypennypinch.com
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