Western Union announced growth in its portfolio of digital capabilities providing Jamaicans with more ways to receive cross-border remittances from virtually anywhere in the world. Jamaicans can now access Western Union money transfer services through GraceKennedy?s GKOne mobile wallet app and Lynk?s mobile wallet app, giving customers the option to receive money digitally. This allows for instant access to funds, 24/7, from anywhere.

The addition of the two largest mobile wallets in Jamaica complements the more than 200 Western Union retail locations across Jamaica, and the direct to bank account service also available to receive funds. Remittances sent to the island provide essential financial support and are a significant contributor to Jamaica?s economy. Western Union, GraceKennedy and Lynk collectively share a mission to increase consumer access to digital financial services.

By integrating Western Union?s global money transfer services into GKOne and Lynk, customers now benefit from additional choice, convenience and speed at which they can receive money from abroad. By providing an alternative to traditional banking and cash pickups, this collaboration is another significant step delivered by Western Union and GraceKennedy toward increasing financial inclusion in Jamaica, fostering increased accessibility to financial services across a broader customer base, including those in remote areas.