RIYADH: Western Union and urpay have launched international money transfer services within the urpay digital wallet, enabling users to send money globally with ease. This initiative supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 by fostering a more inclusive digital economy.
Urpay, Saudi Arabia’s leading digital wallet with over 6.5 million users, offers 50+ services, including payments, mobile top-ups, and money transfers. With this collaboration, urpay customers can now transfer money internationally to bank accounts, mobile wallets, or cash pickup locations through Western Union’s vast global network.
“We are excited to bring Western Union’s global money transfer network to urpay customers,” said Giovanni Angelini, President, Europe, Middle East, and Africa at Western Union. “Saudi Arabia is at the forefront of economic diversification and digital innovation, and we are committed to supporting its consumers with convenient and efficient digital money transfers.”
The partnership aims to simplify cross-border transactions, making financial services more accessible. “We are pleased to collaborate with Western Union to enhance financial inclusion and offer secure international money transfers through urpay,” said Abdullah Al-Ibrahim, CEO of NeoLeap.
Saudi Arabia is a leading outbound remittance market, with over $38 billion sent abroad in 2023, according to the World Bank. Reliable international money transfer solutions are essential for millions of residents supporting families overseas. Western Union has served Saudi consumers since 2000, and this collaboration strengthens its regional presence, offering seamless digital-first solutions.
