Customers that receive money through Western Union® Money transfer service at Union Bank branches will get attractive gifts through a special gift scheme.
According to the gift scheme, a transaction above a rupee value of 25,000 and above will be eligible for a branded pen. Performing three transactions, each above Rs. 25,000/- will make the customer eligible to receive a branded mug while those who perform five transactions each above Rs. 25,000/- will receive a travelling bag. The offer will be valid from 15th March 2021 onwards until the expiration of stocks.
The gifts will be offered in addition to the special remittance rewards scheme where an additional two rupees will be offered for each US Dollar received as an inward worker remittance.
Facilitating greater convenience and access, Union Bank’s 67 branches island wide offers Western Union® Money Transfer service, enabling customers in Sri Lanka to receive money from their loved ones living and working in more than 200 countries and territories.
Commenting on the offer, Chief Manager, Bancassurance and Remittances at Union Bank Gihan Samarasinghe said, “Remittances are a strong contributor to the GDP and an important source of income for many families in Sri Lanka. The pandemic has affected the flow of remittances into the country and we are keen on joining the national undertaking to support the growth of inward remittances amidst challenges, by collaborating with Western Union® on providing these incentives to our customers. We are pleased to be able to offer our customers the convenience and reliability of securely receiving the hard-earned income from their loved ones abroad in partnership with Western Union®.”
About Western Union
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement. Its omnichannel platform connects the digital and physical worlds and makes it possible for consumers and businesses to send and receive money and make payments with speed, ease, and reliability. With its global reach, Western Union moves money for better, connecting family, friends and businesses to enable financial inclusion and support economic growth. For more information, visit www.westernunion.com.
About Union Bank
Union Bank is one of Sri Lanka’s fastest growing commercial banks supported by the strength of TPG, the US based global private investment firm. With a solid foundation etched with financial stability and international know-how, Union Bank is amongst the highest capitalised private commercial banks in Sri Lanka, offering a full range of products and services to retail, SME and corporate customer segments.
