Citi Launches QuikRemit Remittance Service
Citi has announced the launch of QuikRemit, a "white-labeled, customizable and easy to integrate remittance platform with distribution and foreign exchange capabilities spanning more than 90 countries. QuikRemit enables banks, corporations, and money transfer organizations to offer their customers and employees a secure and compliant solution for international funds transfer."
The QuikRemit service was previously offered by PayQuik, a premier provider of money transfer solutions to banks, credit unions and money transfer organizations, which was acquired by Citi in January 2008.
“The launch of QuikRemit demonstrates our continued commitment to be the leading provider of the full range of payments services,” said Paul Galant, CEO of Citi’s Global Transaction Services business. He continued, ”At Citi, we have offered global remittance solutions to our clients since 2006, and this launch will accelerate our growth in a strong and dynamic market in which we can provide significant value to our clients.”
QuikRemit, which offers models for direct, on-line remittances as well as in-branch agent remittances, joins Citi’s world-class payments portfolio that includes services such as WorldLink.
The PayQuik team joined Citi earlier this month, bringing more than 60 years of combined deep domain expertise in the financial services and technology industries, an attractive client base, and a best-in-class technology platform.
Bhairav Trivedi, Global Head of Remittance Services at Citi, and previously CEO of PayQuik said, “We’re excited and pleased to launch QuikRemit – now as a part of Citi’s portfolio of payment solutions. We have deep experience in this market and a winning combination of solutions and global access – all key ingredients for success. “
“As the average value of remittances continues to increase, senders want to ensure that their money is safely reaching their destinations. The remittance market, traditionally dominated by money transfer organizations, is seeing increased participation by banks who can offer a wide distribution network and a safe, secure and private service. Citi’s QuikRemit Service enables financial institutions and corporations to offer these benefits to their clients,” Galant said. According to Aite Group’s March 2007 report, global remittance flows are expected to reach volumes of US$.5 trillion by the year 2010.
This is good news especially to those people working far from their family.
-Stephanie
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