By EDIRI EJOH

Access bank plc in collaboration with MoneyGram, has launched its outbound money transfer services tagged ‘Naija sends’, with the indication of a better platform for sending funds outside the country.

Disclosing this at the launch, Group Head Franchise Banking Access Bank, Mr. Ola Isola, noted that this will help alleviate the difficulties associated with sending funds from Nigeria to family oversees and for other legally recognized purposes.

According to him, “this ease in the banking sector started 15 years ago with the introduction of the inbound money transfer services, which allows for the ease of receiving funds from abroad. But now, the transition is not restricted to sending but also paving way for receiving.

“The new offering will present a a great market opening for business partners across the world, and it is loaded with the best services delivery with less time delay and affordable charges”

in her own perspective, Regional Manager, MoneyGram Aglophone West Africa, Mrs. Kemi Ogunsaya, added that the offering is set to amend difficulties associated with sending funds outside the country.

She said, “It is a platform for easy interaction between business folks within and outside the country and will make trading more visible and realistic in its dealings.

“Also, its charges are competitive when compared to others and it has effective service to enable sustainability. however, required documentation used for receiving is the same to send, so there is no excess charges involved because it is affordable.”