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November 21, 2015
Continental Money partners with TransferTo to expand services in Africa
Continental
Money, the international online money transfer service, is partnering with
TransferTo, the leading global mobile money and value hub, to offer international
mobile top-up to its customers. By adding international airtime top-up to the
overall product offering, Continental Money customers will now have more
options than ever for sending funds home to friends and family in Kenya.
Continental Money is a leader in
cross border payment services, known in the industry for its 24/7 customer
service and best exchange rate guarantee. The local and international networks of
Continental Money enable remittances to be both fast and secure. As a result of
the partnership with TransferTo, Continental customers will now have the
ability to send remittance in the form of airtime top-ups to Kenya. Airtime and
value transfers provide consumers with more control over how funds are spent and ensures that funds are used for the purpose originally
intended by the sender. Providing peace of mind to customers in the send
markets.
Njuguna Kirubi, CEO of Continental
Money, said “We are delighted to be partnering with TransferTo, they have an
expansive network and partnerships across the globe from which we can greatly
benefit. Integrating TransferTo’s Mobile Money and Value hub will provide Continental
customers with a secure, simple and convenient way to top-up mobile devices
from any where in the world.”
Eric Barbier, CEO of TransferTo, added
“We are extremely pleased to be able to integrate our hub with
Continental Money; they are a highly regarded MTO with an established customer
base in Kenya. With financial inclusion and mobile money on the rise in Africa,
we are confident that this partnership and expansion of services are a step in
the right direction that can only benefit Continental customers.” –
-ENDS-
About
Continental Money
Continental Money is an online international money transfer
service that provides a secure, convenient and cost-effective way of sending
money to family and friends in Kenya. They offer competitive fees, guarantee
the best exchange rates and deliver funds directly into mobile wallets and bank
accounts in addition to offering cash picks up from any Continental Money
Transfer agent. For more information visit: www.continentalmoney.com
About
TransferTo
TransferTo helps businesses
offer real-time mobile money, goods and services, and airtime top-ups around
the world in real time. TransferTo’s Global Mobile Money and Value Hub provides an essential combination of
services and technology to mobile telecommunication companies and money
transfer operators. Thousands of companies in over 100 countries depend on
TransferTo to facilitate mobile financial transactions to their customers
without the need for a bank account. TransferTo’s clients are companies whose
consumer base consists largely of foreign workers connecting with family and
friends back home. TransferTo currently links +4.5B mobile users across more
than 400 mobile operators. TransferTo was founded in 2005. Its investors
include Ingenico. For more information
visit: www.transfer-to.com.
