Western Union and Beforepay offer ‘Send Now, Pay Later’ service

By Gloria Methri

Western Union and Beforepay have announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration, allowing consumers to boost their cross-border money transfers by accessing reliable and affordable short-term lending. Consumers can ‘Send Now, Pay Later’ by borrowing up to AUD 2,000 through Beforepay’s wage-advance product on Western Union’s digital channels.

By accessing Beforepay’s wage-advance product through Western Union’s mobile app and website, customers will be able to increase how much they transfer. Registration to access the additional funds can be completed within minutes and once issued, can be repaid in multiple installments. International money transfers through Western Union can be sent to over 200 countries and territories.

“We are committed to supporting our customers and their communities by offering financial services that are accessible, ethical, and reliable,” said Gregory Laurent, Regional Vice President of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands at Western Union. “Our collaboration with Beforepay is another step towards giving customers the opportunity to access additional funds as they send money to families and communities. We are excited about the positive impact it can have for consumers, as they proactively look for convenient options to meet their financial needs.”

The announcement reinforces Western Union’s ‘Evolve 2025’ strategy to combine high-value, accessible retail, and digital financial services. Beforepay’s wage-advance product is designed to give customers the opportunity to meet temporary cash-flow challenges. The average advance Beforepay offers to customers is approximately AUD $400. The full amount is repaid within an average of three to four weeks.

“We are excited to collaborate with Western Union to support their customers with access to safe, affordable short-term lending,” said Beforepay CEO Jamie Twiss. “Beforepay and Western Union share a vision of providing inclusive financial services to aspiring consumers around the world.”