Western Union and the Western Union Foundation Support Tonga Relief Efforts
January 26 2022 - 4:00PM
Business Wire
Western Union Waives Transfer Fees for Money
Transfers into Tonga Through February, 28, 2022; Western Union
Foundation Pledges a Donation and Kicks Off a Fundraising Appeal
with Agents and Employees
The Western Union Company, a global leader in cross-border,
cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced
business and foundation support for communities impacted by the
devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga.
Tonga Transfer Fees Waived
Western Union is waiving transfer fees1 for all international
money transfers into Tonga through February 28, 2022. This includes
transactions made from both digital and retail channels.
Specifically, fees are waived on Westernunion.com in more than 75
countries, Western Union app in more than 55 countries or via our
global retail Agent network across more than 200 countries and
territories.
Customers in Tonga may receive their money transfers in cash at
Agent locations in-country. Currently, Western Union services are
available in a limited capacity at Agent locations across the
country, with more locations being reopened as the internet
interruptions are resolved. Customers are advised to check the
Agent Locator for information on the nearest locations. Customers
also have the option to receive mobile money transfers with
Digicel.
Foundation Donation and Fundraising Appeal
In addition, the Western Union Foundation has pledged a donation
as well as announced a fundraising appeal with agents and
employees. Western Union employee donations to the Foundation will
be eligible for a 2:1 match and Agent donations will be eligible
for a 1:1 match. The total contribution for this effort will be up
to USD100,000, including donations from the Foundation and the
contributions from employees and agents, with commitments exceeding
USD50,000 to date.
“Our hearts go out to the people of Tonga and families of those
impacted,” said Sohini Rajola, Head of Middle East and Asia
Pacific, Western Union. “As the country grapples with this tragedy,
we hope this initiative will help support the much needed relief,
by facilitating additional financial flows into the country.”
"We stand in solidarity with the people of Tonga as they stay
strong against the devastating impact of last week’s natural
disaster,” said Elizabeth Roscoe, Executive Director, Western Union
Foundation. “We have a long history of giving back to the
communities in need, and we hope our joint efforts with our
partners and employees, provide much needed critical relief on the
ground in Tonga."
About Western Union
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is a global leader in
cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments. Western
Union’s platform provides seamless cross-border flows and its
leading global financial network bridges more than 200 countries
and territories and over 130 currencies. We connect businesses,
financial institutions, governments, and consumers through one of
the world’s widest reaching networks, accessing billions of bank
accounts, millions of digital wallets and cards, and approximately
600,000 retail locations. Western Union connects the world to bring
boundless possibilities within reach. For more information, visit
www.westernunion.com.
About the Western Union Foundation
The Western Union Foundation believes that education is the
surest pathway to economic opportunity. After 20 years of impact,
we continue to deliver on our mission with Opportunity Beyond
Borders, focused on empowering forcibly displaced and marginalized
youth with the training and education needed to succeed in today’s
technology-driven global economy. The Foundation also provides
funding for humanitarian efforts for communities in crisis and
disaster, one key reason for forced migration. To date, we have
funded more than $137 million for projects and scholarships. The
Western Union Foundation is a separate, tax-exempt 501(c)(3)
charitable corporation and receives support from The Western Union
Company, its employees, agents, and business partners.
Contributions to the Foundation are tax-deductible for U.S. income
tax purposes. To learn more, visit wu.com/foundation or follow us
on Twitter @TheWUFoundation.
1Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When
choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transfer fees
and exchange rates. Fees, foreign exchange rates, and taxes may
vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors.
Fees and rates subject to change without notice.
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For further information, please contact: Western Union
Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific Karen Santos;
Karen.Santos2@westernunion.com
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