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Wal-Mart links with Amex Bluebird for mobile funds transfer

April 27, 2017

Walmart and American Express have introduced a new service that will enable Bluebird prepaid debit cardholders to to digitally send money for cash pickup at Wal-Mart store locations starting in May, according to a press release. 

Accountholders can access the new service, called Bluebird2Walmart, by visiting Bluebird.com or by using the Bluebird app on their smartphone.

Funds receipients do not need a Bluebird account; they can simply pick up their funds at any Wal-Mart store within minutes of the online transfer. Pricing is consistent with the deeply discounted prices charged for Walmart2Walmart, a funds transfer service the retail chain introduced three years ago.