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Western Union remittance expansion in the Philippines

Overview

Western Union has expanded its remittance services in the Philippines through both digital asset integration and physical network partnerships.

In late August 2026, the digital asset exchange PDAX integrated Western Union’s USDPT stablecoin. This Solana-based asset, issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, allows Filipino users and freelancers to trade and hold U.S. dollar-denominated assets to bypass traditional banking hours and fees.

Following this, Western Union partnered with JuanPay to increase physical access to international money transfers. The collaboration utilizes approximately 1,400 locations within the JuanPay network to reach Overseas Filipino Workers and families, particularly those in provincial areas distant from traditional bank branches.

Entities

Western Union · Quezon City · Solana · PDAX · ACM Group of Companies

Timeline

  1. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Western Union and JuanPay partner to expand remittance access in the Philippines

    Western Union and JuanPay are partnering to bring international remittance services to approximately 1,400 JuanPay outlets across the Philippines, aiding OFWs and their families.

  2. 22 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    PDAX integrates Western Union USDPT stablecoin for Filipino users

    PDAX has integrated Western Union’s USDPT stablecoin on the Solana blockchain, enabling Filipinos to trade U.S. dollar-pegged digital assets for faster, 24/7 remittances and currency exposure.

Sources

annaclareharper.com · backendnews.net · bitpinas.com · gadgetsmagazine.com.ph · jngroup.com · lionheartv.net · thefuntastic.com