Western Union, a leader in global money transfer services, announced it has signed an agreement with Check 'n Go, a leading provider of consumer financial services, to offer global money transfer, money order, and bill payment services to its consumers throughout the U.S.
When the launch is completed, Western Union services will be offered at more than 1,000 Check ‘n Go locations across 30 states.
Frank Lockridge, regional vice president, Midwest said, "We are pleased to enter an agreement with Check ‘n Go to expand our Agent locations into 30 states and to provide additional convenience to consumers in meeting their financial services needs. We encourage consumers to visit their local Check ‘n Go store and ask for more details on the helpful financial tools now available through Western Union."
Check 'n Go combines high-quality services and outstanding customer service in a professional environment where consumers feel comfortable and confident. All Check 'n Go stores are corporate-owned, ensuring a consistent level of integrity and service in all locations. Teaming up with Western Union, a global leader in money transfer and bill paying services, continues Check ‘n Go's commitment to excellence.
Doug Clark, COO, Check ‘n Go added, "At Check 'n Go, our focus is on providing convenient financial tools and friendly, knowledgeable service. The addition of Western Union money transfer, money order, and bill payment services to our short-term lending, check cashing and other services continues our commitment to convenience and broadens our offerings to meet the busy lifestyles of our consumers."
In the U.S. alone, Western Union has an unmatched network more than 44,000 Agent locations serving consumers. In 2008, Western Union managed more than 188 million consumer-to-consumer money transfers.