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March 10, 2023

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MoneyGram Introduces Digital Receive Capabilities in Jamaica through Partnership with Lynk, the Largest Mobile Wallet in the Country

PR Newswire

"MoneyGram International, Inc., a leading global financial technology company that connects the world's communities, today announced a partnership with Lynk, the mobile wallet powered by National Commercial Bank Financial Group (NCBFG), the largest financial group in Jamaica. Through this partnership, Lynk's fast-growing user base now has the ability to receive cross-border payments directly to their smartphones. MoneyGram is the first money transfer organization to bring this capability to market in Jamaica."

January 4, 2023

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MoneyGram Launches MoneyGram Online Website in Brazil

IBS Intelligence

MoneyGram International, Inc., one of the global leaders in the evolution of digital P2P payments, announced the launch of MoneyGram Online in Brazil. Consumers can now use the Company’s leading website to send funds from Brazil in near real-time to family and friends worldwide. Recipients can receive money through the Company’s suite of options designed to meet their unique needs, such as account deposit, mobile wallet, and cash pick-up from retail locations. MoneyGram is launching this service with zero transaction fees for consumers.

December 22, 2022

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MoneyGram Launches MoneyGram Online (“MGO”) Website in Brazil

PR Newswire

“MoneyGram International, Inc., a global leader in the evolution of digital P2P payments, today announced the launch of MoneyGram Online (“MGO”) in Brazil. Consumers can now use the Company’s leading website to send funds from Brazil in near real-time to family and friends around the world. Recipients can receive money through the Company’s suite of options designed to meet their unique needs, such as account deposit, mobile wallet, and cash pick-up from retail locations. MoneyGram is launching this service with zero transaction fees for consumers.”

November 2, 2022

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MoneyGram Introduces New Crypto Service Enabling Customers to Buy, Sell and Hold Cryptocurrency via the MoneyGram App

“MoneyGram International, Inc., a global leader in the evolution of digital P2P payments, today announced the launch of a new service enabling consumers to buy, sell and hold cryptocurrency via the MoneyGram mobile app. This new and innovative feature gives MoneyGram customers in nearly all U.S. states and the District of Columbia1 the ability to trade and store Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Litecoin (LTC) by using the Company’s leading mobile app. This is the latest crypto-related service launch from a company bringing real-world cryptocurrency and blockchain use cases to life. From on/off-ramp services for digital wallets through partnerships with Coinme, Stellar and G-Coin, to cross-border settlement through Circle’s USD Coin (USDC), to the new ability to buy and store crypto simply by using its app, MoneyGram is pioneering cross-border payment innovation and blockchain-enabled settlement.”

October 4, 2022

On the web

MoneyGram Announces Strategic Partnership and Minority Investment in UAE-Based Fintech Startup Jingle Pay

PR Newswire

“MoneyGram International, Inc., a global leader in the evolution of digital P2P payments, and Jingle Pay, a financial super-app based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), today announced a partnership to enable convenient and fast global money transfers through the Jingle Pay app. Consumers in the UAE can use the Jingle Pay app – powered by MoneyGram’s global payment rails and near real-time capabilities – to send money to over 200 countries and territories around the world. MoneyGram has also announced the completion of a minority investment in Jingle Pay, giving MoneyGram an approximate 12% equity stake in Jingle Pay. Alex Holmes, MoneyGram Chairman and CEO, has joined the Jingle Pay Board of Directors as Chairman to help guide Jingle Pay’s strategic path forward.”

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