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Western Union Financial Services Inc

Payment entity

A source-linked record of 2 RBI actions, their timing, severity, and recurring regulatory themes.

At a Glance

Total actions
2
Total penalties
Rs 0
Latest action
20 Oct 2021

Enforcement Fingerprint

2 actions across 2 years.

PenaltyRestrictionLicence actionLiftedOther

Action Mix

Monetary penalty2

Lifecycle Mix

Fresh imposition2

Severity Mix

S3 Elevated1
S4 High1

Source-linked record

Action History

2 linked actions

2021

1

Case brief

RBI imposed monetary penalties on Paytm Payments Bank Limited and Western Union Financial Services Inc. The action was taken for reporting/licensing-related non-compliance under the PSS Act and MTSS Directions.

Impact

Both entities must absorb the regulatory censure and ensure future compliance with the PSS Act and applicable RBI directions. The penalties do not invalidate customer transactions, but they signal heightened supervisory scrutiny over authorisation-related disclosures and MTSS remittance limits.

Why RBI acted

Licensing breachReporting & disclosure

Regulatory basis

  • Section 26 (2) of Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007
  • Section 30 of the PSS Act
  • Section 31 of the PSS Act

Bulk action context

This RBI action affected 2 entities. This profile is linked as bulk member.

2019

1

Case brief

RBI imposed monetary penalties on Western Union Financial Services Inc. and MoneyGram Payment Systems Inc. for non-compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Impact

Western Union Financial Services Inc. and MoneyGram Payment Systems Inc. are required to bear the respective monetary penalties imposed by RBI. The action is punitive and does not indicate a broader operating restriction beyond the fine itself.

Why RBI acted

Reporting & disclosureOther

Regulatory basis

  • Section 31 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007

Bulk action context

This RBI action affected 2 entities. This profile is linked as primary.

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  2. MoneyGram Payment Systems Inc

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