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Send money fast to Mexico and globally from the US, available 24/7.   \n   \nSend money, track money transfers, pay bills, review exchange rates, and find agent locations- all on the go with the Western Union® money transfer app.   \n  \n-----  \nWE MOVE MONEY TO MORE THAN 200 COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES  \n-----  \n  \nYour friends and loved ones can receive the funds directly to their bank account or mobile wallet** or pick up cash in their own currency at a convenient location near them.  \n   \n-----  \nSIMPLE CARD SCANNING  \n-----  \n  \nQuickly make a money transfer by setting up card payments on your mobile phone. Avoid mistakes by scanning your credit*** or debit card using the camera on your device.  \n   \n-----  \nEASILY VIEW EXCHANGE RATES  \n-----  \n  \nView the latest international exchange rates instantly using the widget on our mobile money transfer app. See how the US dollar compares to other currencies on the move.  \n   \n-----  \nQUICKLY REPEAT TRANSFERS  \n-----  \n  \nSave your receiver’s details to your resend list and make repeat international money transfers fast through the app.  \n   \n-----  \nPAY BILLS ON THE GO  \n-----  \n  \nFrom your car payment to a mortgage, pay bills anytime, anywhere, with our money transfer app.  \n   \n-----  \nSTART ON THE MONEY TRANSFER APP, PAY IN CASH  \n-----  \n  \nSave time at the counter by starting your money transfer on our app and paying in cash at a participating agent location. Visit one of more than 61,000**** across the US.  \n   \n-----  \nPAY THE WAY THAT WORKS FOR YOU  \n-----  \n  \nPay directly from your bank account, via Apple Pay® in our app, cash at an agent location, or with a credit***/debit card.  \n   \n-----  \nEASY TO SEND, SIMPLE TO RECEIVE  \n-----  \n  \nUse the Western Union® app to send money and choose how your receiver will get the funds.  \n   \nBank account \n• Send money from your bank to billions of accounts worldwide.  \nCash pickup  \n• Transfer money with the app to thousands of cash pickup locations internationally.  \nMobile wallet  \n• You can send money directly to your recipient’s mobile wallet** from one of our partners (in select countries).  \n  \n++++++++++  \n   \nFEES AND IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES   \n\nWestern Union makes money from currency exchange. Fees and rates subject to change without notice. Not valid on credit cards or transfers within the United States\n   \nServices may be provided by Western Union Financial Services, Inc. NMLS# 906983 and/or Western Union International Services, LLC NMLS# 906985. See terms and conditions for details.   \n   \nWestern Union has offices worldwide and is headquartered in Denver, 7001 E. Belleview, Denver, CO 80237.   \n   \nDo you have questions about our services? Contact one of our nearby Western Union agent locations. Use our agent location finder to find one nearby or call +1-720-332-1000.   \n   \n* Currency exchange commission applicable. Not available for credit cards and transfers to Cuba.   \n** Money transfer to digital wallets is available for some international locations.   \n*** A card-issuer cash advance fee and associated interest charges may apply if you use a credit card. 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