Sending money abroad? Now is the perfect time courtesy of Co-op Bank

Co-operative Bank has offered its customers an opportunity to send money to select  countries worldwide at affordable rates via MoneyGram.

The promotion, which started on August 1 and will run until October 31, enables customers to enjoy reduced foreign exchange rates when sending money to the United States, Canada, Australia, South Africa, India, Pakistan, and Nepal.

Through its 212 branches countrywide, selected Co-op Kwa Jirani and selected Saccos, customers are able to make money transfers easily and conveniently and, with the same-day service, the recipient can receive the money as soon as 10 minutes .

HOW DO I SEND MONEY VIA MONEYGRAM?

• Visit the nearest Co-op Bank branch and bring your national ID card, a valid passport or an ID.
• Complete a simple remittance form where you will indicate: the amount you wish to send, destination country, and the name of the person you intend to send to.
• The agent/teller will calculate for you the cost of the transaction and process the transaction.
• You’ll receive a receipt and reference number for the transaction. Save both for your records.
• Contact the person receiving your money transfer and let them know the transfer has been sent and provide the Reference Number.