INQUIRER.net
Posted date: November 17, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, November 10, 2008 – Xoom.com, the fastest growing online money transfer company, and Philippine banking giant, the Philippine National Bank (PNB), have announced a partnership that makes possible unprecedented speed in sending money to the Philippines. Money transfers that used to take days to bank accounts will now usually be available in minutes. With the Xoom secure website, OFW’s all over the world can send money to their beneficiaries’ PNB bank accounts hassle-free and at very affordable rates.
“PNB is always on the lookout for strategic alliances with partners that will further improve our banking services to OFWs. Xoom’s revolutionary online remittance service assures seamless cash transfer to their beneficiaries’ PNB bank accounts,” said PNB President and CEO Omar Byron T. Mier.
Likewise, Xoom President and CEO John Kunze said that, “Given PNB’s strong franchise in the OFW market, the tie-up provides an excellent opportunity for Xoom.com to further improve its own services for the Filipino community. With this arrangement, more overseas Filipinos can enjoy superior service, fast money transfer and low prices.”
Remitting money to a PNB account with Xoom.com is easy. Simply visit www.xoom.com/philippines, enter sender information, the recipient’s PNB account details and the amount to be remitted. Then, choose a payment method – bank account, credit/debit card or PayPal – and click “send.” The money will be available in the recipient’s PNB account usually in minutes. It is also easy on the budget – transfer money for as low as $3.50* and send $300 to $2,500 denominations for an incredibly affordable rate of $7.99 when paying with US bank accounts.
“The usual inconveniences associated with long queues and limited hours of operation of traditional remittance outlets will be completely wiped out through this service,” remarked Gene Gutierrez, Xoom.com Regional Vice-President for the Philippines. “Efficiency and convenience is thus assured.”
In addition to bank deposits in minutes, Xoom.com also provides cash pickup in over 1,900 locations in the Philippines, and home delivery in major cities and home provinces. For more information on these and other products, please visit www.xoom.com or call 1 877-993-7966 for customer service in Tagalog. Recipients in the Philippines can call 1-800-10-636-7000 (PLDT) or 1-800-8-636-7000 (Globe). Customers can also send e-mails about any questions by logging on to xoom.com/help.
ABOUT PNB
The Philippine National Bank is one of the largest banks in the Philippines with a wide array of competitive banking products to answer the diverse needs of its huge clientele, which includes more than two million depositors. PNB commands a strong foothold in the remittance business with remittance centers in the US, Canada, United Kingdom Spain, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and the Middle East countries. It has the widest international presence among Philippine banks and also has one of the widest branch network in the Philippines.
ABOUT XOOM
Xoom.com allows individuals to send money from any Internet-enabled computer to family, friends and businesses worldwide. Xoom Corporation was founded in 2001 in San Francisco and is backed by leading venture firms Sequoia Capital, New Enterprise Associates and Fidelity Ventures.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
‘Minuto Lang’ Money Transfers Possible
INQUIRER.net
February 26, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, January 27, 2009 – Online money transfer company Xoom.com and Cebuana Lhuillier are offering money transfer services with cash pickups to the Philippines. This “Minuto Lang!” service partnership is available at over 1,200 Cebuana Lhuillier locations. Any one of these locations can provide your recipient with money in minutes! Many Cebuana Lhuillier shops offer extended hours of operation, offering even more convenience. With a wide network of branches extending into remote provinces of the Philippines, Cebuana Lhuillier provides easy access options for customers.
“The customer values speed when sending money.” said Julian King, Xoom.com Senior Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Development. “Our partnership with Cebuana Lhuillier allows us to provide that speed. Customers are pleased since they receive their money transfers in just minutes!”
Cebuana Lhuillier, a household name for many Pinoys, services thousands of customers a day at their branches throughout the Philippines. Xoom.com taps into this nationwide network and makes sending money to the Philippines more convenient.
“We have been working hand in hand with Xoom.com for over three years.” said Andre D. Lhuillier, Vice-President of Cebuana Lhuillier Services Corporation. “It has been a very valuable partnership – not just for our companies, but for Pinoys everywhere. OFW’s can send remittances faster and more conveniently through Xoom.”
Remitting money with Xoom.com is easy. Simply visit the xoom.com website, enter sender information, how the money will be received, and the amount to be remitted. Then, choose a payment method – bank account, credit/debit card or PayPal – and click “send”. The money will be available in the Philippines in just minutes**. Xoom money transfer fees to the Philippines start at just $3.50*. Pinoys can send $300 to $2,999 for an affordable rate of $7.99 when paying with a US bank accounts.
“Cebuana Lhuillier adds considerable breadth to the Xoom.com reach.” said Gene Gutierrez, Xoom.com Regional Vice-President for the Philippines. “Cebuana Lhuillier is almost in every local township, so our services extend far and wide.”
Xoom.com also provides bank deposits to any bank in the Philippines, home delivery nationwide and over 3,000 cash pickup locations, many of which are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information on Xoom money transfer services, please visit www.xoom.com or call 1-877-993-7966 for customer service in Tagalog. Recipients in the Philippines can call 1-800-10-636-7000 (PLDT) or 1-800-8-636-7000 (Globe). Customers can also send e-mail to Xoom customer service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
About Cebuana Lhuillier
The Cebuana Lhuillier Services Corporation (CLSC) is an affiliate of the P.J. Lhuillier Group of Companies; an organization managing and operating businesses in diverse industries including financial and insurance services; retail and trade; property and resort management; communications and information technology. Its core business is in pawnshop services, bannered by the Cebuana Lhuillier brand.
About Xoom
Xoom.com enables individuals to send money from any Internet-enabled computer to family, friends and businesses worldwide. Xoom Corporation was founded in 2001 in San Francisco and is backed by leading venture firms Sequoia Capital, New Enterprise Associates and Fidelity Ventures.
*Xoom makes money on transactions involving foreign currency exchange based on the difference between the rate at which Xoom purchases foreign currency and the rate provided to you.
**The speed of transaction claim is dependent on good funds availability and approval by the Xoom proprietary verification system. It is subject to Xoom receiving agent hours of operation and difference in time zone, and may not be available for all transactions.
February 26, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, January 27, 2009 – Online money transfer company Xoom.com and Cebuana Lhuillier are offering money transfer services with cash pickups to the Philippines. This “Minuto Lang!” service partnership is available at over 1,200 Cebuana Lhuillier locations. Any one of these locations can provide your recipient with money in minutes! Many Cebuana Lhuillier shops offer extended hours of operation, offering even more convenience. With a wide network of branches extending into remote provinces of the Philippines, Cebuana Lhuillier provides easy access options for customers.
“The customer values speed when sending money.” said Julian King, Xoom.com Senior Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Development. “Our partnership with Cebuana Lhuillier allows us to provide that speed. Customers are pleased since they receive their money transfers in just minutes!”
Cebuana Lhuillier, a household name for many Pinoys, services thousands of customers a day at their branches throughout the Philippines. Xoom.com taps into this nationwide network and makes sending money to the Philippines more convenient.
“We have been working hand in hand with Xoom.com for over three years.” said Andre D. Lhuillier, Vice-President of Cebuana Lhuillier Services Corporation. “It has been a very valuable partnership – not just for our companies, but for Pinoys everywhere. OFW’s can send remittances faster and more conveniently through Xoom.”
Remitting money with Xoom.com is easy. Simply visit the xoom.com website, enter sender information, how the money will be received, and the amount to be remitted. Then, choose a payment method – bank account, credit/debit card or PayPal – and click “send”. The money will be available in the Philippines in just minutes**. Xoom money transfer fees to the Philippines start at just $3.50*. Pinoys can send $300 to $2,999 for an affordable rate of $7.99 when paying with a US bank accounts.
“Cebuana Lhuillier adds considerable breadth to the Xoom.com reach.” said Gene Gutierrez, Xoom.com Regional Vice-President for the Philippines. “Cebuana Lhuillier is almost in every local township, so our services extend far and wide.”
Xoom.com also provides bank deposits to any bank in the Philippines, home delivery nationwide and over 3,000 cash pickup locations, many of which are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information on Xoom money transfer services, please visit www.xoom.com or call 1-877-993-7966 for customer service in Tagalog. Recipients in the Philippines can call 1-800-10-636-7000 (PLDT) or 1-800-8-636-7000 (Globe). Customers can also send e-mail to Xoom customer service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
About Cebuana Lhuillier
The Cebuana Lhuillier Services Corporation (CLSC) is an affiliate of the P.J. Lhuillier Group of Companies; an organization managing and operating businesses in diverse industries including financial and insurance services; retail and trade; property and resort management; communications and information technology. Its core business is in pawnshop services, bannered by the Cebuana Lhuillier brand.
About Xoom
Xoom.com enables individuals to send money from any Internet-enabled computer to family, friends and businesses worldwide. Xoom Corporation was founded in 2001 in San Francisco and is backed by leading venture firms Sequoia Capital, New Enterprise Associates and Fidelity Ventures.
*Xoom makes money on transactions involving foreign currency exchange based on the difference between the rate at which Xoom purchases foreign currency and the rate provided to you.
**The speed of transaction claim is dependent on good funds availability and approval by the Xoom proprietary verification system. It is subject to Xoom receiving agent hours of operation and difference in time zone, and may not be available for all transactions.
Xoom.com partners with Metrobank, BPI and BDO/EPCI
INQUIRER.net
Posted date: December 13, 2007
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, October 29, 2007 – XOOM.com, one of the fastest growing remittance companies to the Philippines, announced today strategic partnerships with Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank), Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), and Banco de Oro/Equitable PCI (BDO/EPCI). These partnerships will revolutionize the way money can be sent to the Philippines – all with a click of a mouse.
Bank deposits that used to take days to send are now a thing of the past. They can be “Xoomed” (pronounced: “zoomed”) online to recipients’ accounts within hours, making the process convenient for both the sender and the receiver.
Established in 2001, XOOM Corporation built its business model around the power of the Internet. Bank deposits that used to take days can now be credited to the beneficiary’s Metrobank, BPI or EPCI account within hours through XOOM’s proprietary technology. Encryption is also used to make fund transfers safe and secure.
XOOM.com and METROBANK
XOOM.com and Metrobank have tied-up to provide faster bank deposits to the Philippines. With a click of a button, XOOM.com customers can deposit money to any Metrobank account and the money will be available to the recipient in just hours.
“Serving Filipino remitters is very important to Xoom. Our partnership with Metrobank will enable us to provide much faster deposits to Metrobank accounts and greater convenience to both senders and receivers,” said John Kunze, President and CEO of Xoom.
Metrobank is ranked amongst the top 300 banks in the world. Metrobank services the fund remittances of Filipinos worldwide including overseas contract workers.
XOOM.com and BPI
The tie up between the convenient Internet-based money transfer service of Xoom and BPI, ranked the Philippines’ number one bank in remittance volume, is a perfect alliance. Millions of overseas Pinoys can now send bank deposits directly to their loved ones BPI account with the simple click of a mouse. The money sent will be available to the recipient in just hours.
“As a kababayan, I know speed is the key. Pinoys prefer that money sent to loved ones gets to them fast. With XOOM.com, the money is in a BPI account within hours,” said Gene Gutierrez, XOOM.com Regional Vice President, Philippines.
Established in 1851, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) was the first bank in the Philippines and in Southeast Asia. BPI’s long and proud history boasts of many “firsts” in Philippine banking. BPI has distinguished itself by catering to the ever-evolving needs and lifestyles of the public.
XOOM.com and BDO (now merged with EPCI)
The tie-up between XOOM.com and Philippine banking giant BDO Remittance [that has recently merged with Equitable PCI bank (EPCI)] is designed to provide super fast remittances for bank deposits and cash pickups within minutes at all BDO-EPCI branches.
With a click of a mouse, money sent to any BDO*-EPCI account by XOOM.com customers will be available to the recipient in just hours. The super fast bank deposit within hours is provided through XOOM’s proprietary technology. (*Bank deposits within hours available at EPCI accounts currently. BDO coming soon)
XOOM.com in partnership with BDO and EPCI provides not only bank deposits at recipient’s BDO/EPCI bank accounts as well as cash-pick up within minutes at over 1800 agent locations which include the popular SM Malls and Cebuana Lhuillier pawn shop locations.
“We see a lot of opportunities in this partnership. The partnership with BDO will provide a more convenient remittance for our Filipino clients. BDO’s network offers faster transactions and more disbursement options for our customers,” said John Kunze, President and CEO, XOOM Corporation.
XOOM.com has been in partnership with Equitable PCI (EPCI) bank for the past three years. With the merger of two of the Philippines’ largest banks, Banco de Oro Universal Bank and Equitable PCI Bank (EPCI), BDO is now one of the Philippine’s top banks. As a result of the merger, the bank now offers an extensive nationwide reach commanding a network of more than 600 branches and over 1,200 ATMs in the Philippines.
“We live in a world where everyone wants instant gratification. Our customers demand that bank deposits take just a few hours – not days. XOOM.com meets that demand by taking advantage of the latest technologies to provide faster remittance services,” said Julian King, Senior Vice-President Marketing and Product.
XOOM’s money transfer fees start as low as $3.50. Senders can fund their transactions with their bank accounts, credit cards, debit cards or PayPal accounts. Recipients have the option of receiving their funds either in dollars or pesos.
The last year ushered in exciting growth for XOOM. It has more than doubled its cash pickup locations from 800 to 1,800 across major cities and remote provinces in the Philippines. SM Malls, EPCI Bank and Cebuana Lhuillier pawnshops are among the many places where money transfers can be conveniently picked up. As an added bonus, remittances can also be delivered door-to-door at no extra charge.
Money transfers with XOOM are easy. Simply log on to XOOM’s website at www.XOOM.com, enter sender and recipient information and the amount to be remitted. Next, select a disbursement method. Choose from bank deposits within hours, cash pick-up within minutes and home-delivery at no extra charge. Then, choose a payment method and click “send.” The money will be available quickly and conveniently to the receiver.
“I know that when I remit money to the Philippines, I like a reputable institution at the other end handling my transfer. Our partnerships with Metrobank, BPI and BDO/EPCI ensure a safe and convenient remittance process from start to finish. Bank deposits are fast and are credited in hours,” says Gene Gutierrez, XOOM.com Regional Vice-President, Philippines.
Executives from XOOM say that they are only scratching the surface. Exponential growth is in their forecast. And with XOOM.com’s unsurpassed products and services, the Filipino community will definitely love this radical change in remitting money to the Philippines.
ABOUT XOOM
XOOM.com allow individuals to send money from any Internet-enabled computer to family, friends and businesses worldwide. XOOM Corporation was founded in 2001 in San Francisco and is backed by leading venture firms Sequoia Capital, New Enterprise Associates and Fidelity Ventures. www.xoom.com.
Posted date: December 13, 2007
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, October 29, 2007 – XOOM.com, one of the fastest growing remittance companies to the Philippines, announced today strategic partnerships with Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank), Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), and Banco de Oro/Equitable PCI (BDO/EPCI). These partnerships will revolutionize the way money can be sent to the Philippines – all with a click of a mouse.
Bank deposits that used to take days to send are now a thing of the past. They can be “Xoomed” (pronounced: “zoomed”) online to recipients’ accounts within hours, making the process convenient for both the sender and the receiver.
Established in 2001, XOOM Corporation built its business model around the power of the Internet. Bank deposits that used to take days can now be credited to the beneficiary’s Metrobank, BPI or EPCI account within hours through XOOM’s proprietary technology. Encryption is also used to make fund transfers safe and secure.
XOOM.com and METROBANK
XOOM.com and Metrobank have tied-up to provide faster bank deposits to the Philippines. With a click of a button, XOOM.com customers can deposit money to any Metrobank account and the money will be available to the recipient in just hours.
“Serving Filipino remitters is very important to Xoom. Our partnership with Metrobank will enable us to provide much faster deposits to Metrobank accounts and greater convenience to both senders and receivers,” said John Kunze, President and CEO of Xoom.
Metrobank is ranked amongst the top 300 banks in the world. Metrobank services the fund remittances of Filipinos worldwide including overseas contract workers.
XOOM.com and BPI
The tie up between the convenient Internet-based money transfer service of Xoom and BPI, ranked the Philippines’ number one bank in remittance volume, is a perfect alliance. Millions of overseas Pinoys can now send bank deposits directly to their loved ones BPI account with the simple click of a mouse. The money sent will be available to the recipient in just hours.
“As a kababayan, I know speed is the key. Pinoys prefer that money sent to loved ones gets to them fast. With XOOM.com, the money is in a BPI account within hours,” said Gene Gutierrez, XOOM.com Regional Vice President, Philippines.
Established in 1851, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) was the first bank in the Philippines and in Southeast Asia. BPI’s long and proud history boasts of many “firsts” in Philippine banking. BPI has distinguished itself by catering to the ever-evolving needs and lifestyles of the public.
XOOM.com and BDO (now merged with EPCI)
The tie-up between XOOM.com and Philippine banking giant BDO Remittance [that has recently merged with Equitable PCI bank (EPCI)] is designed to provide super fast remittances for bank deposits and cash pickups within minutes at all BDO-EPCI branches.
With a click of a mouse, money sent to any BDO*-EPCI account by XOOM.com customers will be available to the recipient in just hours. The super fast bank deposit within hours is provided through XOOM’s proprietary technology. (*Bank deposits within hours available at EPCI accounts currently. BDO coming soon)
XOOM.com in partnership with BDO and EPCI provides not only bank deposits at recipient’s BDO/EPCI bank accounts as well as cash-pick up within minutes at over 1800 agent locations which include the popular SM Malls and Cebuana Lhuillier pawn shop locations.
“We see a lot of opportunities in this partnership. The partnership with BDO will provide a more convenient remittance for our Filipino clients. BDO’s network offers faster transactions and more disbursement options for our customers,” said John Kunze, President and CEO, XOOM Corporation.
XOOM.com has been in partnership with Equitable PCI (EPCI) bank for the past three years. With the merger of two of the Philippines’ largest banks, Banco de Oro Universal Bank and Equitable PCI Bank (EPCI), BDO is now one of the Philippine’s top banks. As a result of the merger, the bank now offers an extensive nationwide reach commanding a network of more than 600 branches and over 1,200 ATMs in the Philippines.
“We live in a world where everyone wants instant gratification. Our customers demand that bank deposits take just a few hours – not days. XOOM.com meets that demand by taking advantage of the latest technologies to provide faster remittance services,” said Julian King, Senior Vice-President Marketing and Product.
XOOM’s money transfer fees start as low as $3.50. Senders can fund their transactions with their bank accounts, credit cards, debit cards or PayPal accounts. Recipients have the option of receiving their funds either in dollars or pesos.
The last year ushered in exciting growth for XOOM. It has more than doubled its cash pickup locations from 800 to 1,800 across major cities and remote provinces in the Philippines. SM Malls, EPCI Bank and Cebuana Lhuillier pawnshops are among the many places where money transfers can be conveniently picked up. As an added bonus, remittances can also be delivered door-to-door at no extra charge.
Money transfers with XOOM are easy. Simply log on to XOOM’s website at www.XOOM.com, enter sender and recipient information and the amount to be remitted. Next, select a disbursement method. Choose from bank deposits within hours, cash pick-up within minutes and home-delivery at no extra charge. Then, choose a payment method and click “send.” The money will be available quickly and conveniently to the receiver.
“I know that when I remit money to the Philippines, I like a reputable institution at the other end handling my transfer. Our partnerships with Metrobank, BPI and BDO/EPCI ensure a safe and convenient remittance process from start to finish. Bank deposits are fast and are credited in hours,” says Gene Gutierrez, XOOM.com Regional Vice-President, Philippines.
Executives from XOOM say that they are only scratching the surface. Exponential growth is in their forecast. And with XOOM.com’s unsurpassed products and services, the Filipino community will definitely love this radical change in remitting money to the Philippines.
ABOUT XOOM
XOOM.com allow individuals to send money from any Internet-enabled computer to family, friends and businesses worldwide. XOOM Corporation was founded in 2001 in San Francisco and is backed by leading venture firms Sequoia Capital, New Enterprise Associates and Fidelity Ventures. www.xoom.com.
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