Western Union Stands in Solidarity with Lebanon

Western Union Stands in Solidarity with Lebanon

Money Transfers to Lebanon Zero-Fee Paid out in US Dollars

 Western Union, a leader in cross-border, cross-currency

money movement and payments, today announced that it is

offering zero-feeⁱ international money transfers paid out in

U.S. dollars to Lebanon, as the country grapples with its

recent tragedy amidst other economic and pandemic

related threats.

 “We stand in solidarity with the people of Lebanon as they

confront this latest tragedy following the horrific explosion

in Beirut on August 4. Our thoughts and prayers are with

families of those injured and have lost their lives,” said

Jean Claude Farah, President, Global Network, Western Union.

Farah said: “We know the people of Lebanon will stand

strong as they grapple with this latest issue amidst other

pressures of economic and COVID-19 related issues. We

also know there are tens of millions of Lebanese families

and loved ones working or living across the world – and

they send money regularly to pay for a variety of needs.

“We owe the people of Lebanon recognition for their spirit

of resilience, especially during times of strife. Our zero-fee

to be paid out in US dollars is a small form of relief to

facilitate additional financial flows into Lebanon,” Farah said.

The Western Union Foundation will also extend its current

donations to International Medical Corps for relief efforts to

the people of Beirut affected by this tragedy. The

Foundation donated to International Medical Corps in

February, for COVID-19 relief.

EDITOR’S NOTES:

To avail themselves of the offer, valid until August 13,

2020, customers may use Western Union’s global network

of channels including via WU.com in 75+ countries,

Western Union app where available or retail in more than

200 countries and territoriesⁱⁱ.

 

 

 

 

 

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