Western Union Supports Earthquake Relief Efforts in Morocco
September 13 2023 - 4:00AM
Business Wire
Zero money transfer fees now available to consumers sending
money to their loved ones in Morocco.
Western Union today announced its response to support the people
and communities affected by the devastating earthquake that hit the
Al-Haouz region of Morocco on Friday, 8 September.
Zero Transfer Fees1
Western Union is offering zero-fee money transfers to consumers
around the world who need to send money to Morocco to support their
loved ones.
- Available for payouts in cash at Agent locations2
until midnight, 12AM Central European Summer Time (CEST), on 19
September 2023.
- Available for payout into bank accounts until midnight,
12AM Central European Summer Time (CEST), on 11 October
2023.
Zero transfer fees to Morocco applies to money sent from Western
Union services across its global network though all available
digital channels and retail locations.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic consequences of the
earthquake that devastated the Al-Haouz region and surrounding
areas of Morocco on Friday,” said Mohamed Touhami el Ouazzani, Head
of Africa at Western Union. “As the country comes together in
rescue efforts and the rebuild process begins, we hope that
enabling zero transfers fees for consumers sending money home to
their loved ones can help contribute and support. Western Union
stands in solidarity with the people of Morocco. Our thoughts are
with everyone that has been impacted”.
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.
1 Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. 2 Due
to the severity of the earthquake, some agent locations in impacted
areas may not be immediately operational or possess sufficient
funds. To contact your nearest Western Union agent, please click
here.
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