SINGAPORE, June 18, 2024 — MoneyGram International, Inc. (“MoneyGram” or the “Company”), a leading global financial technology company that connects the world’s communities, announced a partnership with esteemed Afghan cricketer, Rashid Khan. This association with Rashid will help the Company continue to expand its global presence and promote its trusted and reliable services in Afghanistan and around the world. The collaboration was recently formalized via a signing ceremony in Ahmedabad, India.
“I am thrilled to officially announce my endorsement of the MoneyGram brand,” shared Rashid. “MoneyGram helps bring families closer through reliable and fast global money transfers, and I am delighted to share more about MoneyGram with my numerous cricket fans around the globe. I look forward to our long-term partnership.”
This partnership comes as the Company continues to expand its presence in Afghanistan. Senders across Europe, Canada and the United States can visit MoneyGram Online, the Company’s leading website and mobile app, or one of its hundreds of thousands of agent locations to send funds to loved ones in Afghanistan. Receivers in Afghanistan can pick up funds in either USD of AFN from one of the Company’s 200+ agent locations across the country.
“As the captain of the Afghanistan national team, he understands the value of teamwork and has a strong commitment to excellence. These qualities closely align with MoneyGram’s values, emphasizing the Company’s commitment to providing best-in-class services to our customers.” Said Sabrina Chan, Head of Field Marketing Asia Pacific and South Asia.
