Recent events
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2021
WorldRemit secures $292 million in funding
WorldRemit announced that it had secured $292 million in funding and received a $5 billion valuation. The funding round included new and existing investors.
2021
WorldRemit announces holding company rebrand to Zepz
WorldRemit announced that its holding company was rebranding to Zepz. The company said it would retain the WorldRemit and Sendwave brands.
2021
Vodafone Cash and WorldRemit partner on Ghana transfers
Vodafone Cash partnered with WorldRemit to let customers receive international money transfers directly into their mobile money accounts without charges.
2020
WorldRemit announced zero-percent pricing for transfers to Nigeria
WorldRemit announced zero-percent pricing for international transfers to Nigeria, removing fees and FX margins. The source does not provide a publication date.
2020
WorldRemit announces Africa-focused entrepreneurship program
WorldRemit announced an entrepreneurship program for participants in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and Zimbabwe. The program provides 200 winning entrepreneurs with a business booster pack and digital training course; Patoranking is named its celebrity ambassador.
2020
Lonestar Cell MTN partners with WorldRemit on remittances
Lonestar Cell MTN partnered with WorldRemit so Mobile Money customers in Liberia can receive international remittances directly into their accounts.
2020
WorldRemit partners with albo and Klar
WorldRemit announced partnerships with Mexico-based neobanks albo and Klar, enabling transfers to their customers.
2020
WorldRemit and Mukuru partner to expand cash pickup in Zimbabwe
WorldRemit announced a partnership with Mukuru to broaden cash pickup options in Zimbabwe. WorldRemit customers can collect remittances at Mukuru's 120 booths and branches across the country.
2020
WorldRemit and Onfido announce identity-verification partnership
WorldRemit announced a partnership with Onfido to automate customer identity verification and make account onboarding quicker while meeting compliance requirements.
2020
WorldRemit and Paykii work together on cross-border bill payments
WorldRemit said it is working with bill-payment platform Paykii to allow users in the United States and four other countries to pay utility bills directly to providers in other countries. India is the initial destination market.
2020
Varo partners with WorldRemit for overseas transfers
Varo announced a partnership with WorldRemit to provide customers access to WorldRemit’s digital remittance service through the Varo app, enabling mobile money transfers abroad.
2020
WorldRemit and Alipay announce remittance partnership
WorldRemit announced a partnership with Alipay enabling consumers to use the WorldRemit app or website to send cross-border remittances to the Alipay app.
2020
WorldRemit appoints Scott Eddington as APAC managing director
WorldRemit appointed Scott Eddington to lead its Asia Pacific business.
2019
WorldRemit partners with Vodacom Tanzania for M-Pesa remittances
WorldRemit partnered with Vodacom Tanzania to let M-Pesa customers in Tanzania receive international money transfers directly into their mobile wallets.