TransferGo to End Charity Campaign on October 29
The company is donating a portion of transfer fees to support Ukrainian students through the UNITED24 initiative.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Philanthropy
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TransferGo will conclude its charitable campaign on 29 October 2026, which directs 0.2% of commercial transfer fees to the UNITED24 Education and Science programme. The initiative aims to support Ukrainian domestic college students facing academic disruption since 2022.
Why it matters
This partnership connects international financial remittances with critical funding for Ukraine's education sector. By leveraging diaspora influencer networks, the campaign seeks to integrate brand awareness with long-term charitable support.
TransferGo is donating 0.2% of commercial transaction fees to the UNITED24 fund. The initiative operates across 160 countries with a total customer base of 9 million.
The players
TransferGo
This international money transfer company has been in operation for 14 years and serves customers across 160 countries.
UNITED24
Launched by President Zelenskyy, this official fundraising platform has collected billions in donations for humanitarian and recovery efforts.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
As the President of Ukraine, he established the UNITED24 platform to centralize international charitable contributions.
The details
The program helps Ukrainian students maintain access to education following the widespread disruption caused by the full-scale invasion that began in 2022. The company recently highlighted this work during the BigThings 2.0 event in Warsaw, which brought together nearly 150 attendees, including 100 Ukrainian content creators.
Timeline
February 2022: Full-scale invasion of Ukraine began.
May 2022: President Zelenskyy launched UNITED24.
10 October 2026: BigThings 2.0 event held in Warsaw.
29 October 2026: Charitable campaign closes.
Market Landscape
The campaign aligns with the strategic expansion of the UNITED24 fundraising platform to include private sector remittance partnerships. It positions the company as a leader in corporate social responsibility within the competitive international money transfer sector.
Customers using the service for transfers to Ukrainian IBANs automatically contribute to the education fund at no extra cost. The initiative allows international senders to support domestic students through their routine financial transactions.
The takeaway
Businesses can effectively utilize existing transaction networks to generate consistent support for humanitarian programs. Linking philanthropic contributions to core service activity provides a sustainable model for corporate giving.
Further reading
Learn more about corporate giving trends in the Philanthropy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Fintech Times.
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