WorldRemit and MTN signed a global partnership that will enable WorldRemit customers to send remittances instantly to MTN's Mobile Money customers. The agreement extends WorldRemit's position as the leading provider of remittances to Mobile Money users (also known as mobile wallets) at a time when the technology is experiencing rapid uptake, especially in Africa. MTN Mobile Money is increasingly an important part of MTN's service offering, and the partnership with WorldRemit further strengthens the operator's position in cross border remittances.

To kick-start the partnership, MTN's operations in Uganda, Rwanda and Zambia will be added to WorldRemit's list of mobile recipient options, with additional countries following soon after. MTN Mobile Money enables users to perform local and international money transfers, make utility payments, save money in their interest bearing mobile wallets, purchase airtime and access a range of mobile financial products. More than 50% of all WorldRemit transfers to Africa are received in Mobile Money accounts or as mobile airtime top-ups.