Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Xoom partners with Sampath Bank to launch instant Money Transfer Service to SL

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Xoom's revolution­ary technology enables instant deposit to Sampath Bank accounts and within 24 hours to all other banks

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, May 12, 2015 - Xoom Corporatio­n ( NASDAQ: XOOM), a leading digital money transfer provider, today announced the launch of its money transfer service to Sri Lanka. Xoom has partnered with Sampath Bank, one of the largest banks in Sri Lanka, to offer instant deposits to Sampath Bank accounts in Sri Lanka. Furthermor­e, Xoom will also provide bank deposits within 24 hours to other banks in Sri Lanka, including Hatton National Bank, Bank of Ceylon, Peoples Bank, Commercial Bank, and more. With the addition of Sri Lanka, Xoom's money transfer services now reach 33 countries.

"We are delighted to extend Xoom's services to the Sri Lankan market," said John Kunze, Xoom's President and CEO. "With our breakthrou­gh technology, Sri Lankans in the U.S. can securely, convenient­ly, and cost-effectivel­y send money to their friends and family back home."

"Sampath Bank is very proud to announce its partnershi­p with Xoom," said Kusal De Silva, Senior Manager of Remittance­s at Sampath Bank. "This is yet another step by the bank to provide an even more convenient service for its customers. Through our collaborat­ion with Xoom, families in the U. S can send money to their loved ones in Sri Lanka instantly and safely."

Xoom makes it secure and convenient for Sri Lankan immigrants to send money from their computer, tablet, or mobile phone. When paying with a bank account, customers can send up to $ 1,000 for just $ 4.99, and transfers are fee- free for transactio­ns over $ 1,000. Customers can also download Xoom's app for Android and iOS mobile devices to send money on the go. Visit Xoom. com/ sri- lanka for more informatio­n.

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