PERA HUB, one of the top agents of Western Union in the Philippines and Western Union, a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, team up with UnionBank to offer customers a more convenient, safer, and efficient platform to receive remittances 24/7 in real-time.
With the reimposition of stricter lockdown restrictions in Metro Manila and increasing new COVID-19 variant cases, mobility remains difficult for many Filipinos who go outside to receive cash remittances from their service providers. Due to this, the livelihood of many Filipinos is affected.
This is why PERA HUB, along with Western Union and UnionBank, wanted to enable customers to continue receiving remittances from their loved ones at the comfort of their homes.
UnionBank customers can now directly credit an international or domestic Western Union money transfer into their UnionBank account, with the help of UnionBank’s receiver-enabled capability. In just a few clicks, customers can now send and receive remittances through the UnionBank Online app. UnionBank is the first Philippine bank that enables customers to claim Western Union remittances through the UnionBank Online app and credit it directly to their bank account right away.
All they have to do is follow four easy steps: 1) On the UnionBank app, go to “Send/Receive.” 2) Tap “Other Partners” and select “Western Union.” 3) Input amount, the MTCN received from the sender, and other requested information. 4) Review and check if all details are correct then press “Submit.” The amount will now be credited to your UnionBank account. It’s fast, secure, and convenient.
Referral and First Time Usage promo
Starting August 10, 2021, UnionBank will reward existing UnionBank Online users with a P50 Shopee voucher for every referral that signs up for the app and uses it to receive an international remittance of at least P500 via Western Union. The referred user will also get a P50 voucher. UnionBank users may refer as many customers as they want to collect more vouchers.
Additionally, existing UnionBank Online users who claim a Western Union international remittance of at least P500 via the app for the first time will also be rewarded with a P50 Shopee voucher.
The promo will run until September 10, 2021 and the Shopee vouchers will be credited to the customers’ respective voucher wallets on the UnionBank app once the promo period is complete.
As the leader in banking innovation and technological integration, UnionBank has always been on the lookout for digital solutions to help the Filipino public adjust to the new normal. While the globally award-winning bank also acknowledges the economic impact of cash remittances, its officials highlighted the convenience they wanted to provide.
“Through collaboration with Western Union, the largest remittance network globally, and PERA HUB, one of the leading Western Union agents in the Philippines, UnionBank is proud to be the first bank to digitally enable Western Union remittances in our mobile app for our kababayans.” – Arvie de Vera, UnionBank Senior Vice President Arvie de Vera.
“We hope this will give our OFWs peace of mind so they don’t have to worry more than they already do about their families back home. And to our customers, we remain committed to UnionBank’s pursuit of digital innovations to improve your banking experience and everyday lives,” added Ana Aboitiz-Delgado, UnionBank Executive Vice President, Chief Customer Experience Officer and Chief Digital Channel Officer.
With Western Union’s more than 550,000 agent locations in over 200 countries and territories, and PERA HUB enabling their digital execution in the Philippines, through this collaboration UnionBank customers and their relatives abroad are now able to have a convenient and safe remittance experience.
“At Western Union our mission is to drive global connectivity, foster financial inclusion and move money for better. We look forward to successful collaboration with PERA HUB and Union Bank of the Philippines offering multiple cross border solutions for our combined loyal customer base,” said Jeffrey Navarro, Head of Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei & Indochina for Western Union.
“Our long-standing relationship with Western Union is powered by our joint commitment to serve our customers to the best of our capability. We are excited to move to the next level and expand our relationship serving customers across a broader spectrum of use needs. Customers want choice, speed, and reliability, and with Western Union, we are glad to drive innovation and explore new opportunities serving the end-user.” – Ian Ocampo, President and CEO of PERA HUB.
With this new collaboration, PERA HUB is one step forward in reaching its goal to be the first in creating market solutions that will help itself grow in new segments, as well as continue providing innovative solutions that cater to the needs of its customers.
Claim your remittance now in real time using the UnionBank Online mobile app. Download it from Apple’s App Store, Google Play Store and Huawei AppGallery.
