Source: Western Union
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in global payment services, announced today the launch of an electronic Affidavit that will now enable consumers, who meet specific government requirements, to easily send money to family members and friends in Cuba from most participating Western Union® Agent locations in the U.S.
Previously, Western Union Money Transfer service to Cuba was only available from a limited number of Agent locations. With the launch of the new Western Union electronic Affidavit, the money transfer service to Cuba will now be available from most Agent locations in the U.S. and will provide an alternative to the manual and fax paperwork verifications, making the process faster and more efficient.
"The new Western Union electronic Affidavit is consistent with our goal to offer fast, reliable and convenient money transfer services while connecting families with their loved ones in Cuba," said Victoria López-Negrete, senior vice president and general manager, North America, Western Union.
Western Union has provided money transfer services from the U.S. to Cuba since 1999. Today, Western Union has more than 220 Agent locations in Cuba and pays consumer money transfers in Cuban Convertible Pesos across Cuba.