Western Union May Cease Money Transfers From Outside Of The United States To Cuba

UPDATE NOTE: “Due to the unique challenges of operating remittance services from countries outside of the United States to Cuba, Western Union is unable to operate money transfer services to Cuba from countries other than the United States, effective February 26, 2020. We understand the impact this will have on our customers and will follow-up with them directly if we are able to reactivate transactions from outside the U.S. to Cuba in the future.”

“Due to the unique challenges of operating remittance services from countries outside of the United States to Cuba, Western Union may lose its ability to operate money transfer services to Cuba from countries other than the United States. If this change occurs, it will be effective February 26, 2020. 

Customers in the U.S. will be able to continue sending money through the Western Union mobile app, online at WU.com, or retail locations. 

We understand the impact this may have on our customers and will follow-up with them directly as the situation unfolds.”