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Western Union Pulls Plug on Digital Banking Service

July 28, 2026
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Western Union Pulls Plug on Digital Banking Service

July 28, 2026
Western Union Digital Bank is being discontinued, is ending its services and will close all accounts two months after users have received their closure notice, the service’s operator, Western Union International Bank, said in a legal notice on its German website. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited […]

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