Ualett Launches Global Remittance Service for Gig Workers at Hispanic Heritage Night

Ualett has launched Ualett Global Transfer, an international remittance service integrated into its existing platform for gig workers. This move, highlighted during a partnership event with Las Vegas Lights FC, signals a strategic shift as the fintech expands from cash advances into the high-volume cross-border payment market specifically targeting Hispanic independent contractors.

What was announced

The new product, Ualett Global Transfer, is designed to provide a mobile-first remittance experience for the company’s eligible users. At launch, the service allows for money transfers to the Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Mexico, with additional countries planned for future phases. The platform emphasizes transparency in pricing and competitive exchange rates, alongside secure processing and the ability to track transfers directly within the app. This expansion is aimed at the specific financial realities of the gig economy, where workers often manage variable incomes and have significant cross-border financial obligations.

To mark the launch and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Night on September 19, Ualett is continuing its partnership with the Las Vegas Lights FC. The event serves as a platform to introduce the service to the local Las Vegas economy, which is heavily supported by Hispanic workers and entrepreneurs. During the match, attendees will have access to a special QR-code promotion that offers their first international remittance through the app for free. The promotion is being distributed through materials and signage throughout the stadium.

The activation also includes a community recognition component. Ualett and the soccer club will honor specific gig workers from the Las Vegas area, using in-match video segments to highlight the contributions of rideshare drivers, delivery personnel, and hospitality professionals. This integration of financial product launches with community-focused events reflects a strategy of building brand loyalty through direct engagement with a bilingual customer base that includes freelancers and small business owners.

"Hispanic Heritage Night is an important reminder that loyalty is built by showing up consistently for the community. Ualett was built by people who understand the hustle of the Hispanic community because we have lived it. Our commitment goes beyond one month or one event; we are focused on continuing to invest in the people, businesses and workers who make our communities stronger."

Ricky Michel Presbot, Co-Founder and CEO of Ualett.

The companies involved

Ualett is a financial technology company that provides tailored financial services to the independent workforce. Its core offering has historically focused on cash advance solutions designed for individuals with variable income streams. The platform currently serves over 750,000 users, providing a bilingual interface that caters to the specific needs of the Hispanic community in the United States. By focusing on the "hustle" of the gig economy, the company has positioned itself as a specialized alternative to traditional banking institutions that may not account for the non-traditional earnings of delivery and rideshare drivers.

Las Vegas Lights FC is a professional soccer team based in downtown Las Vegas, competing in the USL Championship, which is the second division of professional soccer in the United States. The club has undergone a significant transition since January 2024, when it came under the ownership of Jose Bautista. Under this new leadership, the club has seen increased competitive success, reaching the Western Conference Final in 2024. The partnership with Ualett aligns the club with the local workforce that powers the Las Vegas service and hospitality sectors, reinforcing the club's role as a community hub.

What FF News has reported before

FF News has closely followed Ualett’s evolution throughout 2026 as it transitioned from a niche lender to a broader financial platform. In May, we covered the launch of Ualett Rewards, a program designed to provide value back to the independent workforce. This was followed in June by a significant strategic shift when the company rebranded to become the definitive financial platform for the gig economy. Most recently, on September 15, we reported on the initial rollout of Ualett Global Transfer, noting its potential to disrupt traditional remittance corridors for Latin American workers.

What this means

The move into remittances is a logical but aggressive play for any fintech serving the gig economy. Cross-border payments are high-stickiness products; once a user trusts a platform to send money home to family, they are far less likely to churn. By embedding this into a platform that already handles cash advances, Ualett is positioning itself as a primary financial hub, putting direct pressure on traditional remittance giants like Western Union and MoneyGram. The industry is seeing a clear trend toward "vertical fintech," where deep community identity and specialized income-smoothing tools are becoming more effective customer acquisition strategies than the broad-market approach of traditional retail banks.