WorldRemit waives money transfer fees to Turkey in support of earthquake relief
08.02.2023 | 2 minutes read
WorldRemit, a leading digital remittance platform, is waiving their fees on money transfers to Turkey for two weeks in the wake of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck on 6 February, 2023. Customers wishing to send money to support their family and friends in Turkey can do so fee free via the WorldRemit app, applicable until 22 February 2023. In addition, WorldRemit will donate US$5 to the DEC Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal for every transaction over US$100.
In the early hours of Monday morning, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria. A second 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit the region a few hours later. With the death toll topping seven thousand and counting, many still trapped in debris or reported missing, the devastation is catastrophic.
Mark Lenhard, Zepz Group CEO said: “Remittances are an essential resource for millions of people, particularly during times of crisis. We therefore are waiving fees to provide further ease to people wanting to send funds to Turkey. We are here to help cross-border communities support their loved ones in transferring urgent funds in a secure and fast manner, so that those impacted can focus on rebuilding their future".
To make a donation to the DEC Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal, please visit the British Red Cross here.
For more information, visit worldremit.com.
The British Red Cross Society, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949), Scotland (SC037738), Isle of Man (0752) and Jersey (430).
About WorldRemit
We are a leading global payments company and, along with Sendwave, part of Zepz, a group powering two global remittance brands.
We disrupted an industry previously dominated by offline legacy players by taking international money transfers online – making them safer, faster and lower cost. We currently operate in more than 5,000 money transfer corridors worldwide and as part of Zepz, are part of a 1,400 person global workforce.
Sending money with WorldRemit is 100% digital (cashless), increasing convenience and enhancing security. For those receiving money, we offer a wide range of options, including bank transfer, cash pickup, airtime top up and mobile money.
Backed by Accel, TCV and Leapfrog – WorldRemit’s headquarters are in London, United Kingdom, with regional offices in the United States, Poland, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Africa, Somaliland, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Belgium.
About Zepz
Zepz Group is the group powering leading global remittance brands: WorldRemit and Sendwave. Since 2021, Zepz Group has been disrupting an industry previously dominated by offline legacy players by reducing the barriers to finance and increasing safety and convenience for users. Every day, Zepz Group and its brands work towards unlocking the prosperity of cross-border communities through finance and technology - driven by the vision of a world that celebrates migrants’ impact on prosperity, at home and abroad.
Zepz Group brands have helped cross-border communities send over $15bn from 50 countries, to recipients in 130 countries in 2022, and operate over 5,000 money transfer corridors worldwide. Zepz Group employs over 1,400 people globally as a remote-first employer, with team members located across six continents.
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