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Segments - Narrative (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 Region Customer
Segments |
Utilized to allocate revenue to the country where the transaction is initiated (as a percent) | 100.00%
Operating Segments | Consumer Money Transfer |
Segments |
Number of consumers in money transfer | Customer | 2
Number of geographic regions in segment | Region | 5

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- Definition Number of geographic regions whose functions are limited to generating, managing and maintaining agent relationships and localized marketing activities. + References No definition available. + Details
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