Those who sent two or more transactions were entered into a draw to win an impressive £2,500, with two lucky winners bagging the jackpot.
To celebrate, selected winners were invited to a ceremoony in London’s West End this week.
Zimbabwean Thanks Mutange, who won £100 while sending money to his family, said: “ It means a lot, I’ve never won anything like this before. I will take my family out for dinner this Friday.
Western Union is one of the most convenient companies when it comes to sending money home.”
Patrick Da, who sent to a loved one in Burkina Faso and won £100, commented: “This makes me feel proud. I am just going to send the money back to my family. I was just trying my luck. Just for fun.”
Western Union’s sponsorship of the UEFA Europa League continues, with the 32 remaining clubs kicking off the knockout phase on 14 February with a series of intriguing match-ups.
UK-based customers can win VIP tickets for one of these games, UKby making a money transfer between now and 1st April.
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