March 26, 2025 – Barq has announced a strategic partnership with Western Union, a global leader in international money transfers.
This collaboration aims to transform remittance services in Saudi Arabia, allowing millions of users to send and receive money easily and securely through the barq app.
By integrating Western Union’s extensive global payment network with barq’s advanced financial technology, users now have immediate access to international money transfer services directly within the app.
The partnership supports Saudi Vision 2030, which focuses on accelerating digital transformation and enhancing financial inclusion across the Kingdom.
Through this integration, barq users will benefit from greater convenience, faster transactions, and the ability to send money globally via a trusted, world-class partner.
This collaboration ensures secure international transfers at competitive rates while significantly reducing the time and effort required, leveraging Western Union’s network across more than 200 countries.
Faisal Al-Khamisi, Chairman of barq, commented, “This partnership marks a strategic move positioning barq at the forefront of financial innovation. It aligns with Saudi Vision 2030’s goal of accelerating digital transformation and promoting financial inclusion. At barq, we believe advanced financial solutions go beyond just payment services and aim to transform the user experience, which we are achieving through this integration by offering fast, easy, and secure international remittance services to millions of users.”
This partnership reinforces barq’s commitment to financial empowerment and innovation, solidifying its position as a leading digital financial services company in Saudi Arabia.
Barq is the fastest-growing digital wallet in the Kingdom, with over three million satisfied users since its launch, and continues to enhance user experiences through groundbreaking partnerships and alliances.