Western Union and Caixa Galicia Sign Agreement
Caixa Galicia, one of the leading financial service providers in
Spain, and The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU), a leading provider of
global money transfer services, have reached an agreement to offer
Western Union Money Transfer services via Caixa Galicia's offices in
Spain.
Caixa Galicia now joins The Western Union Company's network of
approximately 305,000 Agent locations, including Western Union's
existing Agents in Spain, Correos y Telegrafos, Fexco Espana, Cambitur
Internacional and Angelo Costa. Agent representatives offer Western
Union services through more than 8,400 service points and offices in
Spain, reinforcing Western Union's presence in the northeast region of
the peninsula.
"This agreement marks the beginning of a successful relationship
between two financial services companies, each with a global reach and
trusted reputation," said Mario Barbas, Western Union's regional vice
president for Southern Europe.
Caixa Galicia is one of the top financial institutions in Spain,
with more than 800 bank offices in 10 countries. The company will
offer Western Union services to consumers wanting to make efficient
remittances. Western Union is recognized for its speed, efficiency,
reliability and worldwide accessibility.
About Western Union
The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) is a leading provider of
global money transfer services. Together with its affiliates, Orlandi
Valuta and Vigo, Western Union provides consumers with fast, reliable
and convenient ways to send and receive money around the world, as
well as send payments and purchase money orders. It operates through a
network of more than 305,000 Agent locations in over 200 countries and
territories. For more information, visit www.westernunion.com.
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