BP Australia-Western Union deal to allow cash transfers at over 300 gas stations

BP Australia and global payment services firm Western Union have announced an agreement that will allow money transfers at gas stations 24 hours a days, 7 days a week.

The deal, according to TheStreet.com, will allow users to set up transactions on the Western Union mobile application and enable them to make local and international money transfers at 302 BP outlets in Australia.

“In today’s world, convenience is key and providing our customers with offers that make their lives easier is at the heart of what we do,” said Brooke Miller, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for BP Australia, in a company release.

“From expatriates sending money for mortgage payments, international students for repaying loans, to workers for supporting families back home, consumers today are looking for different options to send money with reliability and ease. Whether it be bank-to-bank, through web, kiosk, app-to-cash or cash-to-cash, Western Union’s diverse array of channels are well-positioned to meet these needs,” said Molly Shea, General Manager of Asia Pacific, Western Union.