MUMBAI, INDIA, 14 MAY, 2020 (GPN) – MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI), a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers, today announced that it has entered into a partnership with The Federal Bank Limited, a leading private sector Bank in India,  for a strategic  partnership to offer a cost-effective direct to bank account credit option for customers in India. Through this partnership, millions will be able to receive deposits directly in their bank accounts without leaving the confines of their homes which is imperative in the current situation.

“Federal Bank is known throughout India as a pioneer in digitizing financial services, and we’re proud to partner with them to enable millions of people the option to receive money directly into their bank account,” said Grant Lines, MoneyGram Chief Revenue Officer. “This partnership is especially important during this ongoing COVID-19 pandemic so families can receive money from the comfort of their own home.”

According to the World Bank, India remains the world’s top recipient of remittances and is estimated to have received more than $82 billion USD in remittances in 2019. Federal Bank enjoys a market share of more than 15% of the remittance market in India, and the tie-up with MoneyGram is expected to provide a further boost to this business.

“We are pleased to announce our Rupee remittance tie-up with MoneyGram. Non-Resident Indians can now enjoy a modern, low cost, fast, easy and more reliable way of transferring money to India. At Federal Bank, we believe in “Digital at the fore, human at the core”. The tie up with MoneyGram is yet another example of how the Bank has used innovative technology to deliver a superior customer experience. Being a leading player in the remittance and Non-Resident space, we are confident that this tie-up with MoneyGram will provide huge benefits to customers” said Shalini Warrier, Executive Director of Federal Bank. ENDS

About MoneyGram International, Inc.

MoneyGram is a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers. Its consumer-centric capabilities enable family and friends to quickly and affordably send money in more than 200 countries and territories, with more than 70 countries now digitally enabled.

MoneyGram leverages its modern, mobile, and API-driven platform and collaborates with the world’s leading brands to serve millions of people each year through both its walk-in business and its direct-to-consumer digital business.

With a strong culture of innovation and a relentless focus on utilizing technology to deliver the world’s best customer experience, MoneyGram is leading the evolution of digital P2P payments.

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About Federal bank

Federal Bank is a leading private sector bank with a branch network of 1,276 branches and 1,937 ATMs/Recyclers spread across the country. The Bank’s total business mix (deposits and advances) stood at Rs 2.46 Lakh Crore as at March 31, 2019 and it has earned a net profit of Rs. 1,244 Crore for FY19. The Capital Adequacy Ratio (CRAR) of the Bank, computed as per Basel III guidelines, stood at 14.14%. Federal Bank has its Representative Offices at Dubai and Abu Dhabi that serve as a nerve centre for NRI customers in the UAE. The Bank also has an IFSC Banking Unit (IBU) in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). Federal Bank is transforming itself, keeping its principles intact, into an organization that offers services beyond par. It has a well-defined vision for the future as a guidepost to its progress.