The Western Union has launched transactional websites in Belgium and Portugal that allow consumers in both countries to send money online using just a credit or debit card. Consumers can go for payout at more than 400,000 Western Union agent locations in over 200 countries and territories.
The announcement is the latest step in the company’s expansion of new and existing channels for sending and receiving money. Western Union continues to grow its core business – moving money, through a variety of channels, including sending and receiving money with a cell phone or sending money online directly to or from a bank account.
Gail Galuppo, executive vice president and chief marketing officer at Western Union, said: “The Western Union dot-com business is a high-growth and profitable channel. Our international sites posted 40% transaction growth in the third quarter of 2009. Sending money online is an option our consumers need and want, and we are pleased with our expansion into so many international markets.”
