The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced the launch of its partnership with Deutsche Post, Europe’s largest postal network. Cross–border money transfer services will be available to customers in Germany who want to send and receive funds to and from abroad starting in the second quarter of 2026. The service will be offered in the majority of Deutsche Post partner branches across the country.
Deutsche Post is part of Post & Parcel Germany, a division of the DHL Group. With its two brands, Deutsche Post and DHL, Post & Parcel is the market leader in the German mail and parcel market. Deutsche Post is present across the country with more than 12,600 postal branches.
“I am delighted that Western Union and Deutsche Post are joining forces to better serve our customers in Germany,” said Western Union CEO Devin McGranahan. “Today’s announcement shows how we see our leadership in retail as essential to achieving our strategy. As we continue to expand our global network, we seek to make financial services accessible to people everywhere and transform the retail experience we offer our customers.”
“Through our partnership with Western Union, we are investing in a partner branch model and expanding the range of services available,” said Benjamin Rasch, CMO of Post & Parcel Germany at DHL Group.
WU shares began Tuesday up eight cents to $9.67.
