Microfinance Focus, October 29, 2011: Global payment services provider Western Union has activated a limited-time ‘No Transfer Fee’ program for money-transfers sent to Turkey earthquake zone city of Van, from participating Western Union Agent locations around the world.

The ‘No Transfer Fee’ program to Turkey Earthquake Zone city of Van is available from October 27, 2011 through, November 25, 2011 and is subject to network, service and currency availability.

The Western Union Foundation also donated $50,000 to the Turkish Red Crescent in support of disaster relief efforts. The Western Union Foundation will match registered employee donations to the Foundation designated for the Turkish Red Crescent, on a two-to-one match for U.S. employees and three-to-one match for employees outside the U.S., up to $100,000 per employee.

Additionally, for individuals and corporations wishing to donate to disaster relief efforts in Turkey, the Western Union Foundation has set-up an account where payments can be sent globally in locations equipped with the Western Union Quick PaySM, Quick Collect, or Payments service.