DALLAS, April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- MoneyGram (NASDAQ: MGI) announced today that, in conjunction with First Abu Dhabi Bank, payit wallet – the first fully-featured digital wallet in UAE – is now connected to MoneyGram's innovative, cross-border money transfer platform with full access to the global MoneyGram network and the 50 million people that use the MoneyGram platform annually.

With the World Bank estimating that individuals in the UAE send over $44 billion in remittances each year, and with smartphone penetration in the country now approaching 80%, the partnership enables more consumers in the UAE to send money from their payit wallet balance to friends and family in more than 200 countries and territories.

"We're excited to partner with payit to better serve UAE's growing population by providing the safest and easiest cross-border money transfer service in the industry," said Alex Holmes, MoneyGram's Chairman and CEO.

He continued: "This is another great example of companies utilizing our growing set of integration options for access to our money transfer platform. Using our latest version of API's, the payit team seamlessly integrated into our network. Numerous companies have now integrated with the MoneyGram platform to utilize our compliance engine and settlement systems, in addition to accessing our network which is connected to over 2 billion bank accounts and has more physical locations than Starbucks, McDonalds, and Subway combined."

Ramana Kumar, SVP & Head of Payments, Personal Banking Group at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) added: "We are delighted that payit will offer MoneyGram's money transfer service as part of our mobile wallet. Payit is the only mobile wallet in the UAE that offers MoneyGram's transfer services and this partnership will help deepen the capabilities of our pioneering app, in line with our strategy of bringing the best-in-class digital financial services to our clients."

As part of MoneyGram's Digital Transformation, the Company has invested heavily in building an API-driven infrastructure that quickly enables third-parties to integrate into its leading, global platform.

"We're excited about opening the MoneyGram platform to more companies and a greater set of user experiences and thereby bring our award-winning service to more potential senders and receivers around the world as we continue to focus on delivering a differentiated customer experience," concluded Mr. Holmes.

About MoneyGram International, Inc.

MoneyGram is a global provider of innovative money transfer and payment services and is recognized worldwide as a financial connection to friends and family. Whether online, or through a mobile device, at a kiosk or in a local store, we connect consumers any way that is convenient for them. We also provide bill payment services, issue money orders and process official checks in select markets. More information about MoneyGram International, Inc. is available at moneygram.com. 

About payit

payit is the UAE's first fully-featured digital wallet. Send and receive money to anyone instantly 24/7, pay at restaurants and shops, split bills with friends when you eat out and track your spending on the go. Whether you're going out with friends or ordering food online, payit is the easiest way to pay. payit is open to all – it doesn't matter who you bank with, all you need to start using payit is an Emirates ID. What about sending money overseas? With payit, you can. Download the app and start using payit today!

Web – www.payit.ae

App Store – https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/payit-wallet/id1291753848?mt=8

SOURCE MoneyGram

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