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Reps from GT Bank, RIA and Zeepay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Guarantee Trust Bank and Ria Money Transfer have
\nteamed up with Zeepay, a local financial technology company to launch a mobile
\nmoney transfer service to improve cash transfer.<\/p>\n

The partnership dubbed \u201cRia2mobile\u201d to enable Ria
\ncustomers worldwide send money directly into beneficiaries\u2019 mobile money
\nwallets across Ghana was launched at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra on
\nThursday.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the launch, GT Bank\u2019s General Manager and Divisional Head for General Internal Services, Iris Ritcher-Addo was optimistic the partnership will change the face of cash transfers.<\/p>\n

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Iris Richter Addo \u2013 GT Bank General Manager, General Internal Service Operations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u00a0\u201cGT Bank is
\ndelighted to partner Ria and Zeepay to champion this service in line with our
\nbold digital banking agenda to make world-class banking services available to
\nevery Ghanaian and to boost Ghana\u2019s financial inclusion agenda and supports the
\ncollective drive to promote a cash-lite economy,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Director of Operations for Africa at Ria, Robert Kotei added \u201cThis partnership offers Ria the opportunity to bring another quick and convenient way for our customers to receive funds in line with our commitment to providing a superior Omni channel experience to our cherished beneficiaries in Ghana\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Robert Kotei \u2013 Regional Director, RIA Africa <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Meanwhile, the Board Chairman for Zeepay, Mr Paa
\nKwesi Yankie expressed their appreciation and lenduring efforts to make the
\npartnership a success.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are happy to partner GTBank and Ria to provide mobile money as an option to our remittance customers, as a way of improving last-mile access in Ghana. The service will contribute to expanding the financial inclusion ecosystem,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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Reps from GT Bank, RIA and Zeepay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The ceremony was graced by the Director of the financial sector at the Ministry of Finance, Sampson Akligoh who pledged government\u2019s commitment in making the partnership a success and the Director of Diaspora Affairs at the presidency, Mr Akwasi Awua.<\/p>\n

Source: Adomonline.com|Gertrude Otchere<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n