Gemalto Expands Mobile Payment Software Solution with Western Union International Remittance Service

Gemalto announced the expansion of its mobile payment software solution to include the Western Union Money Transfer service. Gemalto’s LinqUs Mobile Payment Platform has been certified through Western Union’s Mobile Vendor Program to offer end users new options to send and receive money across borders with their mobile phone.

The expansion of its mobile payment software solution builds on Gemalto’s expertise in mobile security, integration capabilities and strong track record of 70 mobile financial services deployments across the world.

“International remittances are critical to the livelihood of families and communities in many developing markets, and we’re aiming to make it available to all by building the bridge to the mobile device,” said Jean-Claude Deturche, Gemalto senior vice president Mobile Financial Services. “Working with Western Union means we can support our customers to effortlessly introduce convenient and reliable mobile money transfer services from virtually anywhere in the world.”