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Western Union, has announced the launch of a new transactional web site in Russia. Western Union now has online transactional services in 24 countries, enabling consumers to send money to over 200 countries and territories worldwide.
“Western Union continues to grow its online transactional network and increase consumer access to our services worldwide.” said Khalid Fellahi, senior vice president and general manager, Western Union Digital.
Consumers in Russia can now send Western Union Money Transfer transactions by visiting www.WesternUnion.ru.
The new online service in Russia was launched in cooperation with Moscomprivatbank. This announcement extends the scope of online capabilities available to consumers in Russia as a result of the relationship.
Mr. Fellahi added, “We will continue to explore opportunities that increase speed to market for new Western Union online services around the world.”
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