Xoom Launches New Mobile Apps for International Money Transfer
Xoom customers can now send money in seconds from native apps on Android and iOS devices
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, June 18, 2013 – Xoom Corporation (NASDAQ: XOOM), a leading digital money transfer provider, announced that the new Xoom Money Transfer App is now available for Android and iOS devices.
The free app provides a fast and simple method for on-the-go Xoom customers to send money to loved ones. The Xoom App is unique in its simplicity, allowing Xoom customers to complete a quick send to their recipient in a novel “one tap and one swipe” technique. This slide-to-send technique allows existing Xoom customers to submit a money transfer in just seconds.
“The market has traditionally been served by offline, inconvenient cash-to-cash operators, where consumers often waste precious time waiting in line to send money,” said Joe Raymond, Xoom’s Vice President of Product. “Now, with its new App, Xoom is providing consumers with yet another option that is quick, convenient, easy-to-use and cost-effective.”
In addition to fast and simple money transfers on the go, customers can use the Xoom App to gather real-time transfer status updates as their money moves to their loved ones. Other key features of the Xoom App include the ability to review Xoom’s low fees, check exchange rates, contact customer service and access links to other Xoom services.
The Xoom App can be downloaded from the AppStore at xoom.io/aPP-IOS and Google Play at xoom.io/aPP-Android.
About Xoom
Xoom is a digital money transfer provider, focused on helping consumers send money in a secure, fast and cost-effective way using a smartphone, tablet or computer. During the 12 months ended March 31, 2013, Xoom’s more than 840,000 active customers sent more than $3.6 billion to family and friends in 30 countries worldwide. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and can be found online at www.xoom.com.
Xoom Announces Money Transfer Service to India with Breakthrough Speed
Money transfers to India bank accounts within four hours
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, May 20, 2013 – Xoom Corporation (NASDAQ: XOOM), a digital money transfer provider, announces a quick deposit service to India to provide customers the ultimate money transfer experience that is fast, safe and convenient. Customers can now have money deposited to any bank account in India within a breakthrough speed of four hours.
“The launch of our world class four-hour deposit service to India provides customers with a fast and secure service they deserve. Customers can rest assured that their funds are safe and deposited in a timely manner,” said Julian King, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Development for Xoom.
Beginning today, customers can transfer from Xoom.com/India and deposit within four hours to an Indian bank, when sent during bank processing hours. Banks in India include ICICI, Punjab National Bank, HDFC, SBI, Axis Bank, Citibank and many more. Indian bank processing hours are generally Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (India Standard Time), and Saturday, 9 a.m. – Noon (IST). Individual bank branch operating and processing hours may vary. Xoom transactions are processed in India through Punjab National Bank, one of India’s largest and most trusted banks.
About Xoom
Xoom is a digital money transfer provider, focused on helping consumers send money in a secure, fast and cost-effective way using their smartphone, tablet or computer. During the 12 months ended March 31, 2013, Xoom’s more than 840,000 active customers sent more than $3.6 billion to family and friends in 30 countries worldwide. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and can be found online at www.xoom.com.
Amitabh Bachchan, Legendary Bollywood Star, Named Brand Ambassador for Xoom – a Digital Money Transfer Provider
SAN FRANCISCO, CA May 20, 2013 – Xoom Corporation (NASDAQ: XOOM), a digital money transfer provider, announces Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan as its brand ambassador to launch Xoom’s revolutionary speed of bank deposits to India within four hours.
“Amitabh Bachchan is the ultimate Indian icon and he is the perfect ambassador for Xoom,” says Julian King, Xoom’s Senior Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Development. “Amitabh Bachchan, a trusted spokesperson to Indians, is starring in the new Xoom campaign that launches the ‘Xoom bank deposit within four hours’ service.”
“I am very excited to be part of the Xoom family. I highly recommend people use Xoom.com to send money from U.S. to India. No matter where you live, taking care of your family is an important part of our Indian culture. Now Xoom has reduced the transfer time of bank deposits to just four hours, making it easier for our families and us,” says Amitabh Bachchan, fondly known as “Big B!”
With Xoom, people can send money to all banks in India using their computers or mobile devices from any Internet-enabled location. Banks serviced include ICICI, Punjab National Bank, HDFC, SBI, Axis Bank, Citibank and many more. Indian bank processing hours are generally Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (India Standard Time), and Saturday, 9 a.m. – Noon (IST). Individual bank branch operating and processing hours may vary. Xoom processes transactions in India through Punjab National Bank, one of India’s largest and most trusted banks.
Xoom is a fast-rising money transfer company and went public on February 15, 2013, which was the first tech IPO on the NASDAQ Stock Market this year.
Amitabh Bachchan first gained popularity in the early 1970’s and has appeared in more than 180 Indian films in a career spanning more than four decades. He has won numerous National Film Awards, Filmfare awards and his achievements have been recognized at several International Film Festivals, including the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2010 Asian Film Awards. Amitabh Bachchan can be seen as “Meyer Wolfsheim” in Baz Luhrmann’s “The Great Gatsby,” released May 10.
About Xoom
Xoom is a digital money transfer provider, focused on helping consumers send money in a secure, fast and cost-effective way using their smartphone, tablet or computer. During the 12 months ended March 31, 2013, Xoom’s more than 840,000 active customers sent more than $3.6 billion to family and friends in 30 countries worldwide. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and can be found online at www.xoom.com.
Radio Personality Piolín Named a Xoom Endorser
“Piolín” recommends Xoom.com as the convenient money transfer service for immigrants living in the United States
SAN FRANCISCO, May 1, 2013 – Xoom Corporation (NASDAQ: XOOM), a digital money transfer provider, today announced that Mexican radio personality Eddie “Piolín” Sotelo, has become an endorser for the company. Piolín is starring in a series of radio commercials for Xoom and, during his radio show, he provides live shout outs for Xoom.com, advocating how convenient, safe and fast it is to send money home to Mexico and Central America using Xoom.
“Piolín is truly a man of the people. Piolín has millions of Spanish-speaking fans of his radio show, with a very strong influence in the Los Angeles community where his show is based,” says Julian King, Xoom’s Senior Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Development. “We are excited to be working with Piolín, as he shares our passion for providing immigrants with an innovative solution for sending money home.”
“I recently used Xoom to send money to Mexico, and I was amazed at the speed and quality of the service. No kidding! I told my friend who was driving, ‘I’m in the car and I’m sending money!’” says Piolín. “It’s companies like Xoom who, little by little, help our community to improve their lives in the United States. Xoom.com is very convenient and completely accessible to any member of the community through their smart phones, tablets and computers.”
Piolín’s radio show “Piolín por la Mañana” runs weekday mornings on more than 50 Univision and non-Univision affiliate radio stations in the Spanish language format and online. Piolín is also known for his activism in immigration reform, and has often discussed his own experience of immigrating to the United States on his radio program. He resides in Los Angeles and engages in peaceful political activism for immigration reform.
About Xoom
Xoom is a digital money transfer provider, focused on helping consumers send money in a secure, fast and cost-effective way using their mobile phone, tablet or computer. During the 12 months ended March 31, 2013, Xoom’s more than 840,000 active customers sent more than $3.6 billion to family and friends in 30 countries worldwide. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and can be found online at www.xoom.com.
La celebridad de Radio “Piolín” es nombrado patrocinador de Xoom
“Piolín” recomienda Xoom.com como el servicio conveniente de envío de dinero para los inmigrantes viviendo en los Estados Unidos
SAN FRANCISCO, Mayo 1, 2013 – Xoom Corporation (NASDAQ: XOOM), un proveedor mundial de envíos de dinero por internet, anunció hoy que la personalidad de radio Eddie “Piolín” Sotelo se ha convertido en un patrocinador para la compañía. Piolín es la estrella en una serie de comerciales de radio para Xoom y, durante su show, hace menciones por Xoom.com, apoyando lo conveniente, seguro y veloz que es para enviar dinero a casa en México y Centro América usando Xoom.
“Piolín es realmente un persona del pueblo. Piolín tiene millones de fans hispano-hablantes en su programa de radio, con una gran influencia en la comunidad de Los Angeles, desde donde basa su show,” dijo Julian King Vicepresidente de Mercadeo y Desarrollo Comercial de Xoom. “Estamos emocionados de estar trabajando con Piolín, porque el comparte nuestra pasión por proveer a los inmigrantes una solución innovadora para enviar dinero de regreso a casa.”
“Recientemente usé Xoom para enviar dinero a México y me impresionó la velocidad y calidad del servicio. ‘Estoy asombrado e impresionado!’ le dije a mi amigo que iba conduciendo, ‘estoy en el carro y enviando dinero’” dijo Piolín. “Son compañías como Xoom quienes, poco a poco, ayudan a nuestra comunidad a mejorar su vidas en los Estados Unidos. Xoom.com es muy conveniente y completamente accesible a cualquier miembro de la comunidad a través de sus teléfonos smartphones, tablets y computadoras.”
El show de radio de Piolín, “Piolín por la Mañana”, está al aire las mañanas de Lunes a Viernes en más de 50 estaciones de radio en español de Univision y afiliadas. A Piolín también se le conoce por su actividad en la reforma migratoria y varias veces ha discutido en su programa, su propia experiencia de inmigrar a los Estados Unidos. Hoy Piolín reside en Los Angeles, CA y lidera y apoya actividades políticas pacíficas sobre la reforma migratoria.
Sobre Xoom
Xoom es un proveedor digital de envíos de dinero, que se enfoca en ayudar a los consumidores enviar dinero de una forma segura, rápida y rentable usando su teléfono celular, tablet o computadora. Durante los 12 meses finalizando en Marzo 31, 2013, 2012, los más de 840.000 clientes activos de Xoom enviaron más de US$3.6 mil millones a familiares y amigos en más de 30 países alrededor del mundo. El centro de operaciones de la compañía está en San Francisco y puede ser encontrada en línea en www.xoom.com.
Xoom’s Game-Changing “POWR” Expands to Latin America
POWR: “Pay Only When Received” — Customers Pay Nothing Until Money Sent is Received by Their Loved Ones
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, April 2, 2013 – Xoom Corporation (NASDAQ: XOOM), a global online money transfer provider, launched POWR (Pay Only When Received), to Filipino remitters last month. Today, Xoom announces that the breakthrough initiative is now available to qualifying remitters throughout Latin America and the Caribbean who choose to send with their bank account (https://www.xoom.com/pay-after-received). Xoom is unlike other money transfer companies in that, if the sender pays with a bank account, Xoom will only withdraw the total amount of the money transfer once the money has arrived.
“With POWR, we show once again how Xoom is revolutionizing money transfers to Latin America and the Caribbean,” says Julian King, Xoom’s Senior Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Development. “When our customers send money and pay with their bank account, Xoom will not charge them until their loved ones get their money. We believe in giving people ‘power’ for a convenient, safe and fast way to send money home.” POWR gives customers assurance that Xoom will not withdraw a dime from their bank accounts until the money is received by their loved ones.
POWR is Xoom’s latest product offering to give customers peace of mind and reassurance. Earlier this year, Xoom introduced its customers to StatusTrak an online tracking service that provides ways for people to track their transfer via SMS text messages, email updates and 24/7 phone support.
“When our customers send money, they want the peace of mind of knowing that their loved ones have safely received it,” King added. “Both POWR and StatusTrak provide very reassuring money transfer experiences with Xoom.”
About Xoom
Xoom is a global online money transfer provider, focused on helping consumers send money in a secure, fast and cost-effective way using their mobile phone, tablet or computer. During the year ended December 31, 2012, Xoom’s more than 750,000 active customers sent more than $3.2 billion to family and friends in 30 countries worldwide. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and can be found online at www.xoom.com.
Xoom cambia las reglas de juego con su nuevo servicio: solo retira el dinero cuando haya sido recibido.
Xoom revoluciona la forma como envías dinero.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Abril 2, 2013 – Xoom Corporation (NASDAQ: XOOM), un proveedor mundial de envíos de dinero por internet, lanza su nuevo servicio de retirar monto total del envío de dinero incluidos los cargos, solo cuando haya sido recibido. Esta es una iniciativa que rompe con los esquemas del tradicional envío de dinero, dándole a los clientes de Xoom la tranquilidad que no se va a retirar un centavo de sus cuentas de banco hasta cuando el dinero haya sido recibido por sus seres queridos.
Este servicio está disponible para algunos clientes de Latino América y el Caribe, que seleccionen enviar con sus cuentas bancarias (https://www.xoom.com/paga-despues-de-recibir). Xoom se diferencia de las demás compañías de envíos de dinero, en que solo retira el monto total del envío de dinero cuando haya sido recibido.
“Con este servicio demostramos una vez más como Xoom revoluciona el mundo de envíos de dinero,” dice Julian King, Vicepresidente de Mercadeo y Desarrollo Comercial de Xoom “Cuando nuestros clientes envían dinero y lo pagan con su cuenta de banco, Xoom no les cobra hasta cuando sus seres queridos reciban el dinero. Creemos en darle más poder a nuestros clientes, para que hagan envíos convenientes, seguros, y rápidos a casa.”
Este servicio es la oferta más reciente de Xoom para darle a sus clientes tranquilidad y confianza. Al inicio de este año, Xoom presentó a sus clientes StatusTrak un sistema de seguimiento en línea, que le permite a los clientes hacer seguimiento a sus envíos de dinero a través de mensajes de texto, actualizaciones por correo electrónico y apoyo telefónico 24h, 7 días a la semana.
“Cuando nuestros clientes envían dinero, quieren la tranquilidad de saber que sus seres queridos lo han recibido con seguridad”, añadió King. “Ambos servicios dan una gran confianza en la experiencia de envío de dinero con Xoom.”
Sobre Xoom
Xoom es un proveedor mundial de envíos de dinero, que se enfoca en ayudar a los consumidores enviar dinero de una forma segura, rápida y rentable usando su teléfono celular, tablet o computadora. Durante el año terminado en Diciembre 31, 2012, los más de 750.000 clientes activos de Xoom enviaron más de US$3.2 mil millones a familiares y amigos en más de 30 países alrededor del mundo. El centro de operaciones de la compañía está en San Francisco y puede ser encontrada en línea en www.xoom.com.
Xoom Changes the Game with “POWR”– Customers Pay Nothing Until Money Sent is Received by Their Loved Ones
Feel the POWR: “Pay Only When Received” — Another Xoom Innovation in Remittance
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, March 13, 2013 –Xoom Corporation (NASDAQ: XOOM), a global online money transfer provider, is launching POWR, or Pay Only When Received, a breakthrough initiative that gives customers assurance that Xoom will not withdraw a dime from their bank accounts until the money is received by their loved ones.
POWR is available beginning today to qualifying Filipino remitters who choose to send with their bank account. Xoom is unlike other money transfer companies in that Xoom will only withdraw the total amount of the money transfer once the money has arrived.
“With POWR, we show once again how Xoom is revolutionizing money transfers,” says Julian King, Xoom’s Senior Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Development. “When our customers send money and pay with their bank account, Xoom will not charge them until their loved ones get their padala. We believe in giving people ‘power’ for a convenient, safe and fast way to send money home.”
For 10 years, Xoom has been serving the Filipino community and pioneered instant bank deposits to the Philippines. POWR is Xoom’s latest product offering to give customers peace of mind and reassurance. Earlier this year, Xoom introduced its Filipino customers to StatusTrak an online tracking service that provides ways for people to track their transfer via SMS text messages, email updates and 24/7 phone support.
“When our customers send money, they want the peace of mind of knowing that their loved ones have safely received it,” King added. “Both POWR and StatusTrak provide very reassuring money transfer experiences with Xoom.”
About Xoom
Xoom is a global online money transfer provider, focused on helping consumers send money in a secure, fast and cost-effective way using their mobile phone, tablet or computer. During the year ended December 31, 2012, Xoom’s 750,000 active customers sent more than $3.2 billion to family and friends in 30 countries worldwide. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and can be found online at www.xoom.com.
NASDAQ Welcomes Pioneer in International Money Transfer, Xoom Corporation, to the NASDAQ Global Select Market
NEW YORK, February 15, 2013 – The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced that the trading of the common stock of Xoom Corporation (Nasdaq: XOOM), a leader and pioneer in the consumer-to-consumer international money transfer industry, commenced on the NASDAQ Global Market on Friday, February 15, 2013. Xoom will trade under the ticker symbol XOOM.
Xoom is a pioneer and leader in the online consumer-to-consumer international money transfer industry. Through extensive partnerships with major banks and leading retailers, Xoom has created a global disbursement network stretching across 30 countries and delivers high-quality service through regionally-recognized, trusted brands. Xoom technology enables easy-to-use online and mobile sender interfaces, effective risk management and seamless integration with their disbursement partners’ systems. Since January 2008, $6.6 billion dollars has been sent using the company’s platform.
“Xoom has redefined the online and mobile payment industries and has made it convenient, fast and cost-effective for customers to transfer money around the globe,” said Bob McCooey, Senior Vice President, NASDAQ OMX Corporate Client Group. “NASDAQ is proud to welcome the world’s greatest innovators to our markets, and we look forward to supporting Xoom and its shareholders in its endeavors as a publicly listed company.”
Since its inception, NASDAQ has consistently been the exchange of choice for innovative and progressive information technology companies like Xoom. In total, NASDAQ is home to 75% of all info tech companies listed on US exchanges.
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About Xoom
Xoom is a global online money transfer provider, focused on helping consumers send money in a secure, fast and cost-effective way using their mobile phone, tablet or computer. During the 12 months ended December 31, 2012, Xoom’s more than 750,000 active customers sent more than $3.2 billion to family and friends in 30 countries worldwide. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and can be found online at www.xoom.com.
NASDAQ Da la Bienvenida a un Pionero en Envíos de Dinero Internacionales por Internet, Xoom Corporation, al NASDAQ Global Select Market
NUEVA YORK, 15 de febrero del 2013 – NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) anuncio hoy que el inicio de la cotización de las acciones ordinarias de Xoom Corporation (Nasdaq : Xoom), empresa líder y pionera en la industria de envíos de dinero internacionales de persona a persona, comenzará en el NASDAQ Global Market el viernes 15 de Febrero del 2013. Xoom cotizara bajo el símbolo XOOM.
Xoom es una empresa líder y pionera en la industria de envíos de dinero internacionales de persona a persona por internet. A través de extensas asociaciones con los principales bancos e importantes cadenas comerciales, Xoom ha creado una red de distribución global que se estrecha a lo largo de 30 países por medio de un servicio de alta calidad a través de marcas confiables y regionalmente reconocidas. La tecnología de Xoom le permite desarrollar interfaces móviles y en-línea fácil de usar, un manejo de riesgo efectivo y una perfecta integración a los sistemas de pago de los socios comerciales. Desde enero del 2008, $6,600 millones de dólares han sido enviados por dicha plataforma.
“Xoom ha redefinido la industria de pagos móviles y en-línea y ha logrado que sus clientes envíen dinero alrededor del mundo de manera conveniente, rápida y económica,” dijo, Bob McCooey, Vicepresidente Sr. de NASDAQ OMX Corporate Cliente Group. “NASDAQ orgullosamente da la bienvenida a nuestro mercado cambiario a los más grandes innovadores del mundo, y esperamos apoyar a Xoom y a sus accionistas en sus labores como una empresa pública”.
Desde su origen, NASDAQ consistentemente ha sido el mercado cambiario elegido por empresas innovadores y progresistas en el área de la tecnología de la información como Xoom. En total, NASDAQ es la casa del 76% de todas las compañías de tecnología cotizadas en mercados cambiarios en los EE.UU.
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Acerca de Xoom:
Xoom es un proveedor mundial de envíos de dinero, que se enfoca en ayudar a los consumidores enviar dinero de una forma segura, rápida y rentable usando su teléfono celular, tablet o computadora. Durante los 12 meses previos a Diciembre 31, 2012, los más de 750.000 clientes activos de Xoom enviaron más de US$3.2 mil millones a familiares y amigos en más de 30 países alrededor del mundo. El centro de operaciones de la compañía está en San Francisco y puede ser encontrada en línea en www.xoom.com.
