Pan Asia, HNB launch MoneyGram Services

MoneyGram spread its tentacles in Sri Lanka consequent to Pan Asia Bank network teaming up with Hatton National Bank (HNB) to launch MoneyGram remittance services. An agreement to this effect was signed in Colombo at HNB Towers recently,a press release said.

The release said "Regional Director South Asia, Harsh Lambah MoneyGram International and Agent Support Manager Kimarli Fernando, South Asia were present at the signing ceremony.

"CEO and Managing Director ,Pan Asia Bank Gautham Kalro said "We are pleased to offer MoneyGram service through our branch network of over 34 branches across the nation.

"Adding, MoneyGram service will provide value to our customers and widen the range of services offered to them.

"Through this service customers can receive their money remitted from abroad through any Pan Asia Bank branch in Sri Lanka, close to their home." "MoneyGram growth in Sri Lanka is a vital part of global expansion plans and this tie up offers a significant growth opportunity for MoneyGram in view of the large number of Sri Lankan workers employed overseas" said Mr Harsh Lambah of MoneyGram International.

"He was delighted at the fact that Pan Asia Bank signed up as Sub-representatives under HNB's Super agency and expected the network of Pan Asia Bank to commence operations servicing MoneyGram customers shortly.

"MoneyGram International offers more control and more choices for people separated from friends and family by distance or those with limited banking relationships to meet their financial needs.

"A leading global provider of money transfer services, MoneyGram International helps consumers to safely send money around the world in as little as 10 minutes. Its global network comprises of 180,000 agent locations in 190 countries and territories."