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Best Money Transfer App (2026): Western Union Named Leading Global Transfer App by Expert Consumers

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3 months ago

May 15, 2026

NEW YORK, May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In its 2026 rankings, Expert Consumers named Western Union the Best Money Transfer App, noting its international scale, multi-channel functionality, and continued investment in digital services. The recognition captures how user expectations are evolving, especially around transaction speed, upfront pricing, and mobile usability.

Best Money Transfer App

Western Union – a global financial services company that enables individuals and businesses to send and receive money across countries through digital platforms and physical agent networks

The assessment by Expert Consumers focused on key factors shaping the international money transfer market. Western Union differentiated itself through its global network, allowing users to send money across borders in various currencies using either digital platforms or cash-based methods.

Key areas considered in the evaluation included:

Geographic coverage and currency supportTransfer speed and delivery optionsFee transparency and exchange rate clarityMobile app usability and accessibilitySecurity and regulatory compliance

Western Union’s infrastructure enables users to send funds to bank accounts, mobile wallets, or physical agent locations. This hybrid model remains relevant in areas where access to banking services is still inconsistent.

Growth of Mobile-First Cross-Border Payments

The recognition comes as mobile apps become the primary channel for international remittances. According to industry data, digital transfers now account for a growing share of cross-border payment volume, driven by smartphone use and improved financial connectivity.

Western Union has expanded its app functionality, which now includes real-time tracking of transfers, saved recipient profiles for repeat transactions, multiple payment methods such as bank transfer, card, and digital wallets, and integrated compliance checks to support secure transactions

The updates show how providers are balancing more intuitive experiences with the demands of a regulated environment.

Transparency and Cost Awareness in Focus

Cost visibility remains a concern for users sending money internationally. Hidden fees and unclear exchange rates have historically created friction in the remittance experience.

Expert Consumers highlighted Western Union’s efforts to improve transparency by providing upfront pricing and clearer breakdowns of transfer costs within the app. It coincides with increasing pressure from authorities to make fee and rate information transparent and standardized.

At the same time, users continue to compare services based on total cost rather than just transfer fees. This makes exchange rate competitiveness an important factor in platform evaluations.

Security and Compliance as Core Requirements

Cross-border money transfers operate within a complex regulatory environment. Platforms must meet anti-money laundering requirements, identity verification standards, and local financial regulations across multiple jurisdictions.

Western Union’s long-standing presence in the industry was noted as a contributing factor in its ranking, particularly in relation to:

Established compliance frameworksFraud detection and prevention systemsIdentity verification processes integrated into the app

As digital transfers scale globally, these safeguards are becoming more important to users and regulators alike.

Where the Industry Is Headed

The global remittance market continues to expand, supported by migration flows, remote work, and increased economic connectivity. At the same time, competition among transfer apps has intensified, with fintech platforms introducing lower-cost and fully digital alternatives.

Despite this, legacy providers like Western Union are adapting by investing in digital channels while maintaining physical networks. This dual model is a reflection of the current state of the market, where user needs vary significantly by region and access to financial services.

Expert Consumers’ 2026 ranking highlights the evolving expectations placed on money transfer apps. Speed, transparency, and accessibility are now baseline requirements rather than differentiators.

This recognition emphasizes Western Union’s strength in adapting to market evolution while leveraging its global operations. As cross-border payments continue to digitize, the balance between innovation, compliance, and reach is likely to remain a defining factor in how platforms are evaluated.

For a more in-depth review, please visit the Expert Consumers website.

About Western Union

The Western Union Company is committed to helping people around the world who aspire to build financial futures for themselves, their loved ones and their communities. Our leading cross-border, cross-currency money movement, payments and digital financial services empower consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments – across more than 200 countries and territories and nearly 130 currencies – to connect with billions of bank accounts, millions of digital wallets and cards, and a global footprint of hundreds of thousands of retail locations. Our goal is to offer accessible financial services that help people and communities prosper. For more information, visit www.westernunion.com.

About ExpertConsumers.org: Expert Consumers delivers news and insights on consumer products and services. As an affiliate, Expert Consumers may earn commissions from sales generated using links provided.

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LeanDNA Launches Demand Scenario Modeling in APEX, Replacing Spreadsheet Guesswork With Real-Time Production Feasibility

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33 minutes ago

August 25, 2026

New capability lets production planners test demand changes against live supply and BOM data in minutes, without exporting ERP data or risking live system records.

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LeanDNA, a leading intelligent supply chain execution platform, today announced the general availability of Demand Scenario Modeling (DSM), a new capability within its APEX platform that lets production planners, buyers, and supply chain managers instantly test demand changes against real supply and Bill of Materials (BOM) data, without spreadsheets or system risk.

When forecasts shift, most production planners still turn to spreadsheets to find out whether production can support it: exporting ERP data, flattening multi-level BOMs, and reconciling supply just to answer one question — can we build this? The process is slow, error-prone, and disconnected from real-time system data, and it often produces false shortages that obscure the actual constraints.

Demand Scenario Modeling replaces that manual exercise with what-if analysis built directly into APEX. Production planners can model a demand change and immediately see which components truly constrain production, how many units can realistically be built, and where shortage risk increases, turning a process that has historically taken hours into a workflow measured in minutes.

Because DSM runs in a sandbox environment connected to live ERP and BOM data, planners can test and compare multiple scenarios, adjust quantities and dates, and recalculate instantly, without posting temporary plans or manipulating live records to get an answer. That combination of speed and system safety is central to how LeanDNA has built the capability.

“Production planners shouldn’t have to choose between speed and safety when they’re testing a demand change,” said Andy Ellenthal, CEO of LeanDNA. “Demand Scenario Modeling gives them both: an answer in minutes, grounded in the same supply and BOM data running their factory, without ever touching a live ERP record. It replaces guesswork with a repeatable way to say yes, no, or not yet with confidence.”

Demand Scenario Modeling is available now to APEX customers and is purpose-built for the tactical-to-mid-horizon planning window — roughly one to twelve months out — where production teams most often need to turn a demand question into a production commitment.

About LeanDNA

LeanDNA powers the world’s discrete manufacturing with a single source of truth for factory-first supply planning, materials management, and inventory optimization. APEX, the AI-powered expert execution platform from LeanDNA, transforms data into optimized decisions and action. LeanDNA empowers manufacturers in aerospace, HVAC,industrials, automotive, and medical to improve on-time delivery and working capital levels. Leading manufacturers including Caterpillar, Daikin Applied, Safran, and Siemens use APEX for supply chain orchestration to gain visibility into current and incoming materials, take action based on inventory criticality, collaborate in real time with suppliers, and track progress toward inventory optimization goals. Learn more at LeanDNA.com.

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OppFi to Participate in September 2026 Conferences

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33 minutes ago

August 25, 2026

CHICAGO, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OppFi Inc. (NYSE: OPFI) (“OppFi” or the “Company”), a leading tech-enabled digital finance platform that works with banks to provide financial products and services for everyday Americans, today announced that management will participate in the following conferences in September 2026:

Oppenheimer Fintech Leaders Conference
Location: New York
Date: September 15, 2026

U.S. Bancorp | BTIG Consumer Finance Conference 2026
Location: Boston
Date: September 17, 2026

To schedule a meeting with OppFi, please reach out to your Oppenheimer or BTIG representatives.

About OppFi
OppFi (NYSE: OPFI) is a leading tech-enabled digital finance platform that works with banks to provide financial products and services for everyday Americans. Through a transparent and responsible platform, which includes financial inclusion and excellent customer experience, the Company supports consumers who are turned away by mainstream options to build better financial health. OppLoans by OppFi maintains a 4.4/5.0 star rating on Trustpilot with more than 5,400 reviews, making the Company one of the top consumer-rated financial platforms online. OppFi also holds a 35% equity interest in Bitty Holdings, LLC (“Bitty”), a credit access company that offers revenue-based financing and other working capital solutions to small businesses. For more information, please visit oppfi.com.

Investors:

investors@oppfi.com

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Zillow Group to present at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference

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33 minutes ago

August 25, 2026

SEATTLE, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG), which is transforming the way people buy, sell, rent and finance homes, today announced Zillow Group will present at this year’s Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference in San Francisco.

Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Hofmann will participate in a fireside chat on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 10:50 a.m. PT / 1:50 p.m. ET.

Register and access the live webcast here. Live and recorded versions of the webcast will also be available under the Events & Presentations section on Zillow Group’s Investor Relations website.

About Zillow Group:

Zillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.

As the most visited real estate app and website in the United States, Zillow connects hundreds of millions of consumers with innovative technology, trusted agents and loan officers, and seamless digital solutions. With industry-leading tools and resources, Zillow supercharges real estate professionals so they can grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client experiences. For renters and housing providers, Zillow offers not only a robust marketplace but a set of end-to-end products and services to streamline applications, leases, payments and more.

Zillow’s ecosystem spans the entire home journey — from dreaming and shopping to renting, buying, selling and financing.

Zillow Group’s affiliates, subsidiaries and brands include Zillow®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans®, Zillow Rentals®, Zillow® New Construction, Trulia®, StreetEasy®, Out East®, HotPads®, Follow Up Boss®, ShowingTime®, dotloop® and Zillow® Closing.

All marks herein are owned by MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). © 2026 MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate.

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