the americas: latin america & the caribbean

We connect millions in Latin America and the Caribbean through our Agents in various locations, including banks, post offices, Pago Facil and Orlandi Valuta offices.

Western Union makes it easy for consumers and businesses in Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean to quickly, reliably and conveniently transfer funds, send bill payments, or pre-pay for phone, Internet or credit card services using our proprietary money transfer network. Western Union, and its associated Orlandi Valuta and Vigo brands, has a network of of more than 43,300 Agent locations spanning over 40 countries and territories in the region. In addition, bill-payment services are offered at more than 5,200 Pago Facil locations in Argentina.

our core business in the region includes:

• Money Transfer in person at more than 43,300 locations throughout the region, including over 15,600 locations in Mexico;
• The "Money in Minutes" option;
• The affordable "Next-Day" delivery service;
• The "Direct to Bank" service, which allows consumers to send funds from the U.S. to a qualifying Mexican or Brazilian bank account;
• Pay-out services to stored-valued cards, debit cards or money orders, and home delivery of funds with Vigo in select countries;
• Cash payments for public services and taxes, and pre-paid Internet access and mobile phone in Argentina with our Pago Facil subsidiary.

We continue to look for ways to expand our business and services based on the needs of consumers in the region.