Ecobank, Small World Sign Remittances Deal

By Ahmed Rahma

The desire to expand its remittances reach within Africa, Europe and other parts of the world has made a leading international money transfer provider, Small World Financial Services (Small World). to sign a deal with Ecobank Group 

Small World believes that its partnership with the leading lender in Africa will accelerate the growth of its global customer base as well as its 250,000 pick-up locations.

However, both parties will benefit from the partnership and will further boost financial inclusion in Africa.

It was gathered that Small World customers can now have access to the unparalleled Ecobank Africa-wide network in three ways which include direct transfer to bank accounts; mobile wallet; and cash pick up at any Ecobank location.

Ecobank will make available the Ecobank Xpress Account for the recipients of remittances sent by Small World.

“We are delighted to be forging a partnership with Ecobank.

“It is a leading bank in Africa with over 50,000locations in the region which means our global customers get access to even more ways to send money home to African countries.

“Importantly, Ecobank shares our commitment in delivering great customer service alongside providing fast, affordable and reliable transfers,” the founder of Small World, Nick Day, said.

Also commenting, the Ecobank Group Consumer Banking Head, Nana Araba Abban, stated that, “We’re proud to offer seamless payments across our vast borderless network in Africa.

“At Ecobank, we value partnerships, such as this, that enable Africans in the diaspora to remit money affordably and conveniently.

“This provides a win-win partnership as Ecobank can offer banking services to Africans wherever they are on the globe.

”Ecobank shares Small World’s commitment of making financial services seamless, convenient, and interoperable across Africa.”