New prepaid Visa gift cards launched by Western Union

 Western Union offers its clients a new Visa prepaid gift card and greeting card owing to which enabling consumers are allowed to send the gift of money through Western Union branded prepaid gift cards available at the company’s site. Stewart A. Stockdale, Executive Vice President and President, The Americas for Western Union said: "The launch of the Western Union prepaid Visa gift card complements Western Union's consumer experience when giving the gift of cash. As a leader in money movement, we understand what consumers need and want - convenience, fast and reliable money management solutions. Our new prepaid gift card and personalized greeting card offering follows the recently introduced Western Union MoneyWise and Gold Card reloadable prepaid cards." Gfk, Inc. conducted a Western Union consumer survey which showed that 69% of American consumers choose the gift of cash or a prepaid gift card as a present for their friends and families this holiday season. Stockdale added: "It truly is a simple and convenient way to send the gift of money along with a personalized greeting card.”