Xoom Expands Instant Money Transfer Service to Most Banks in Pakistan in Partnership with HBL

Xoom Corporation (NASDAQ:XOOM), a leading digital money transfer provider, now offers instant deposits to most banks in Pakistan through HBL. Pakistanis in the U.S. can now use Xoom to instantly send money to their loved ones' rupee account anytime, anywhere, using any device. Xoom’s instant service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, including bank holidays.

Xoom has partnered with HBL, one of the largest banks in Pakistan, to broaden its instant deposit service to most banks, including MCB Bank Limited, Allied Bank, Bank Alfalah, United Bank Limited (UBL), Standard Chartered Bank and many more.

“When Xoom launched in 2001, our mission was to make international money transfers faster, easier and more transparent,” said Julian King, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Development for Xoom. “Now, by expanding our instant deposit service to most banks throughout Pakistan, we’ve delivered on that promise to even more customers.”

“I am delighted to announce HBL’s partnership with Xoom Corporation, where we are providing remittance services with instant credit to account holders of HBL and other banks in Pakistan,” said Mr. Hassan Raza, Group Head – Structured Credits & Global Remittance Business of HBL. “This is yet another milestone for HBL. We will continue to deliver the promise of providing HBL customers the ease and convenience of remitting money from the U.S. to their loved ones back in Pakistan.”

Xoom customers sending money to Pakistan can rely on secure, convenient, and cost-effective money transfers every day of the year – including bank holidays. When paying with their bank account, customers can send up to $1,000 for just $4.99, and transfers are fee-free for transactions over $1,000. They can also send money on the go with Xoom’s app for Android and iOS mobile devices. Visit Xoom.com/Pakistan for more information.

About Xoom

Xoom is a leading digital money transfer provider that enables consumers to send money and pay bills for family and friends around the world in a secure, fast, and cost-effective way, using their mobile phone, tablet or computer. During the 12 months ended December 31, 2014, Xoom’s more than 1.2 million active customers sent approximately $6.9 billion with Xoom. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and can be found online at Xoom.com.

About HBL

As Pakistan’s worldwide bank, HBL offers banking solutions to customers in 29 countries spanning across four continents. Its tradition of personalized service and capacity to respond to customer needs makes HBL the largest bank in the country for cross-border trade and remittances.

Through a robust network of 1,596 branches across Pakistan, HBL pursues financial inclusion with vigor. Its 1500+ ATM’s nationwide offer unmatched convenience. The bank maintains the lead in providing solutions through alternate delivery channels.

HBL continues to expand its franchise and enhance its capacity through a balanced approach to capital preservation and growth. At HBL, banking is offered beyond borders.

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