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New International Cash
Transfer Tool Provides Speed, Savings, and Security
Until now, sending money home has been a
problem for immigrants. Instead of having to leave the home, go
to a wire transfer agent or money order outlet, stand in line,
and pay expensive fees, people can now transfer money to their
relatives and friends instantly and easily.
Encinitas, CA October 7, 2004 -- Wilson Ramirez
of Queens, New York could not believe his ears. His mother in
the Dominican Republic had already received the money he sent
her just a few minutes ago without having to leave her home! He
had simply transferred money from his WMO Global One card to the
card he had sent her, using the telephone, and her account was
credited with the money almost immediately.
What used to be a time-consuming and expensive process has now
become a matter of routine for many immigrants who send money to
their loved ones overseas. Instead of having to leave the home,
go to a wire transfer agent or money order outlet, stand in
line, and pay expensive fees, people can now transfer money to
their relatives and friends instantly and easily.
The WMO Global One card is a stored value card that offers the
security of a PIN-based system. It can be purchased at retail
outlets, over the phone or over the Internet. There is no
qualifying required and no credit check simply a verification of
identity is necessary. Because the card is not imprinted with
any personal information, it is useless to identity thieves and
can easily be replaced.
For the millions of people who send money abroad, this card is
incredibly useful. A person in the U.S. can buy two cards, each
with its own account. The purchaser keeps one card, and the
second is sent to a family member or friend. Until the person
receiving the card has activated it, it has no value. Once
activated, money can be transferred from one account to the
other in any denomination up to $2,500. The transfer can be made
over the telephone or online via the Internet, and only costs
$5.95.
Once the money is transferred usually within minutes the person
receiving the funds can either use the card for purchases or
access the funds through an ATM. Since the card is a MasterCard
Maestro card, it is accepted at almost any ATM or point of
purchase outlet in the world. When the money is spent or
withdrawn, the exchange rate used is the same as that used for
premium banking partners providing more purchasing power.
Until now, sending money home has been a problem for immigrants.
First of all, they have to go to an agency or vendor to wire the
funds carrying cash with them. Then they usually have to wait in
a line and pay high fees to have the money transferred. Once
transferred, the recipient has to wait for the funds to arrive,
and then pick up the cash at their local agency. This can be
inconvenient and even dangerous. Also, the exchange rate
attached to the transfer is not always the best, leaving fewer
discretionary funds available after the transfer.
Immigrants in the U.S. send literally billions of dollars home
every year. The central bank of Mexico is projecting that the
figure for 2004 will reach $16.4 billion for Mexico alone.
For people like Wilson Ramirez, the savings and security of
providing for their families via this new service is a blessing.
In an emergency, funds can be transferred almost instantly at
any time of the day or night. And with the costs and
inconvenience lower, the transfers can be made more frequently
with less concern.
About WMO Global, Inc.
WMO Global, Inc. aspires to become the leading provider of
prepaid stored value card and international money transfer
services for the rapidly growing population of Latin Americans
living within the United States of America. Stored value cards
and related services represent one of the fastest growing market
segments in consumer finance, and to date the Hispanic
population has been underserved. The company can be reached at
888-284-8356 or online at
http://www.wmoglobal.com.
Company Contact: Randy Hines
World Market One LLC
285 N. El Camino Real Suite 111
Encinitas CA 92024
760-632-2226
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Media Contact: Jay Goth
Practical Choice PR
30345 Colina Verde
Temecula CA 92592
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