UAE Exchange launches win iPad Mini Promotion Ireland 2014. Three iPad Minis to be won!

Customers transferring money from UAE Exchange Tallaght Branch, Ireland or throughwww.money2anywhere.com/irl in Ireland, stand a chance to participate in iPad Mini Promotion Ireland 2014 to be held between 1^st January and 31^st March, 2014. Three lucky customers will win an iPad Mini WiFi 16GB, each. To qualify for the contest, customers can walk in to the UAE Exchange Tallaght Branch to send or receive money and exchange currency. The lucky draw will be conducted in UAE Exchange on 3rd April, 2014.

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For any further clarification, please contact Mr. Robin Jacob at 01 4057618 or mail us at tallaght.branch@ie.uaeexchange.com with ‘Win iPad Mini Promotion Ireland’ in the subject line.

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UAE Exchange Continues its Social Media Leap, Attains 3, 00, 000 Followers on Facebook

Christmas and New Year just got more exciting for UAE Exchange! Our latest social media achievement – 3, 00, 000 followers on Facebook – raises the fervour of the festive season. We had celebrated the milestone of reaching 2, 00, 000 fans on Facebook in May this year.

UAE Exchange Facebook page has been a platform of fun and excitement this year. UAE Exchange endeavoured to make every momentous occasion more special for its audience through its contests and prizes (Read: Super duper children win the Super Moms contest!). Our efforts did not go in vain for we received overwhelming response for our contests.

UAE Exchange Facebook page has also been a medium for informative updates about the company and its products and services. Our audience received regular updates about all the interesting events happening in our online sphere and at various UAE Exchange branches across the world.

A commitment to keeping our audience engaged with interesting content continues to be the core reason for the growing Facebook community of UAE Exchange. We have time and again been overwhelmed by audience response. UAE Exchange will endeavour to bring only the best for them in the year ahead too!

We thank our audience for the continuing support. Have you visited our page yet? If you haven’t, you are missing what our 300,000 fans enjoy- the joy of being part of the exciting, vibrant community of UAE Exchange Facebook fans. Please visit, like and join the effervescent online family. Log on to www.facebook.com/uaeexchange

UAE Exchange joins hands with Canara Bank for FLASHremit

UAE Exchange joins hands with Canara Bank to offer FLASHremit – the real-time account credit facility, to the expatriate customers. An agreement was signed by the top officials of both UAE Exchange and Canara Bank, for the same.

Dr. B R Shetty, MD & CEO, UAE Exchange, along with Mr. V. S. Krishnakumar, Executive Director, Canara Bank, in the presence of Mr. Y Sudhir Kumar Shetty, COO – Global Operations, UAE Exchange (second from left), Mr. K. Dayakara Kamath, Deputy General Manager, Canara Bank (Third from right) and other senior officials of UAE Exchange and Canara Bank, on the occasion of signing the agreement for FLASHremit.

UAE Exchange, the leading global remittance and foreign exchange brand, joins hands with Canara Bank, to offer FLASHremit. Now, all Canara Bank expatriate customers can send money in real-time, to their accounts, back home.

“Convenience to customers has been a UAE Exchange trait and we have always strived to cater to our customers with the latest in technology.” said Dr. B. R. Shetty, MD & CEO, UAE Exchange. “It is our pleasure to partner with Canara Bank for FLASHremit, which empowers our customers to send money in real-time. At UAE Exchange, we look forward to add more value to the customers, thus further strengthening the relationship.” added Dr. Shetty.

Mr. V S Krishnakumar, Executive Director, Canara Bank, said, “Enhanced customer experience has been our vision and we are glad to have a strategic partnership with UAE Exchange which thinks alike, for the customers. We are associated with the remittance major for quite long and we see this tie up, as a Diwali gift for our customers”.

FLASHremit is the real-time account credit facility from UAE Exchange. It is a unique product of its kind, which remits cash to bank account, in real time. FLASHremit has already marked its presence in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines and Sri Lanka. Famed for its excellent customer service, UAE Exchange serves to over seven million customers and their dear ones, worldwide. This widest globally networked remittance brand has over 700 branches across 30 countries in five continents. Its strong correspondent banking relationship with over 150 global banks add to the might.

More than 9000 professionals representing over 40 nationalities, strive to achieve excellence and bring delight to customers, worldwide. This penchant for quality has won the ISO certified brand many global awards for quality & business excellence, and earned the trust of customers, partners and regulators alike, thus earning the acclaim of the World’s Trusted Money Transferrer.

Canara Bank was established in 1906, in Mangalore by Shri Ammembal Subba Rao Pai a great visionary and philanthropist,. It attained National Level status in 1969, which was then followed by several milestones in its 100 plus years of successful service. Today, Canara Bank occupies a premier position in the comity of Indian banks, with an unbroken record of profits. With over 4,000 branches spread across the counry, Canara Bank also became the first Public Sector Bank to obtain ISO Certification for a branch. Over the years, the Bank has scaled up its market position to emerge as a major ‘Financial Conglomerate’ with as many as nine subsidiaries/sponsored institutions/joint ventures in India and abroad.

The event was attended by senior officials of UAE Exchange and Canara Bank, along with special invitees and the Media.

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UAE Exchange joins hands with UNICEF, donates AED 100,000

The remittance major donated AED 100,000 to UNICEF towards education for children. The event was held on 28th July, 2013 at the UAE Exchange Country Head Quarters, Dubai. Mr. Gopakumar Bhargavan, Chief Marketing Officer, UAE Exchange handed over the cheque to Dr. Hania Kamel, Chief of Partnerships for the Gulf Area, UNICEF. Mr. Varghese Mathew, Country Head – UAE Exchange, UAE and other senior officials also participated in the event.

Mr. Gopakumar Bhargavan, Chief Marketing Officer, UAE Exchange handing over the cheque to Dr. Hania Kamel, Chief of Partnerships for the Gulf Area, UNICEF. Mr. Varghese Mathew, Country Head – UAE Exchange, UAE and other senior officials of UAE Exchange and UNICEF, attended the event.

UAE Exchange, the leading global remittance and foreign exchange brand believes that Education is the most powerful weapon which can change the world. In its efforts towards giving back to the society, the remittance major donated AED 100,000 to UNICEF towards children’s education. The event was held on the 28th July, 2013 at the UAE Exchange Country Head Quarters in Dubai. Top management officials from UNICEF and UAE Exchange attended the event and Mr. Gopakumar Bhargavan, Chief Marketing Officer, UAE Exchange handed over the cheque to Dr. Hania Kamel, Chief of Partnerships for the Gulf Area, UNICEF. UAE Exchange had earlier tied up with UNICEF in the years 2011 and 2012 for the cause of underprivileged children.

Mr. Y. Sudhir Kumar Shetty, COO – Global Operations, UAE Exchange said, “Children of today decide the future of the world tomorrow and it is the responsibility of every individual to ensure that they are given the right tool – strong education. We, at UAE Exchange, never ignored our duties as a responsible corporate citizen and believe that through such initiatives we are able to make a difference to the world, in our own small way”.

Dr. Hania Kamel, Chief of Partnerships for the Gulf Area, UNICEF, said, “UNICEF’s mission is to protect the rights of children – wherever they are. We are grateful to all the partners who believe in our work and share our commitment to children. This is the third consecutive year that UAE Exchange has partnered with us. We thank the organisation for its continued support towards the betterment of children’s education”.

UAE Exchange has never failed to be a socially conscious organisation. In the last three decades the brand has contributed to various economies, worldwide with foreign currency flows; joined hands with many NGOs to stand up for various environmental causes and adheres to the global environmental standards. Known for its excellent customer service and widest network among remittance brands UAE Exchange has over 700 branches in 30 countries across five continents serving over six million customers. Strong correspondent relationship with over 150 global banks further adds to the might. With 125 branches in UAE, customers can walk in to the nearest one to address their multiple financial requirements viz. money transfers, currency exchange, bill payments, salary collection and more, under one roof. Its penchant for quality has won UAE Exchange many awards and earned the trust of customers, partners and regulators alike, thus helping it to get the acclaim of the World’s Trusted Money Transferrer.

UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories to help children survive and thrive, from early childhood through adolescence. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments. For more information about UNICEF and its work visit: www.unicef.org

The event of handing over of the cheque for the donated amount was attended by Mr. Varghese Mathew, Country Head – UAE Exchange, UAE, senior officials from UAE Exchange and UNICEF, along with special invitees and the Media.
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UAE Exchange Money Majlis First Draw Winners Announced

It rained cash and gold for customers of UAE Exchange as the winners of the first draw of Money Majlis promotion were announced. Twenty five winners were announced in the first draw conducted on July 21, 2013. Fifteen winners were awarded gold coins weighing 8gms each, and ten winners won cash prizes of AED 2500 each.

Money Majlis is a popular annual promotion by UAE Exchange in the UAE. As our customer, you stand to win exciting prizes by sending money through UAE Exchange. Money Majlis 2013 started on July 1 and will run till August 16. If you are in the UAE, make any transaction at UAE Exchange during this period, and qualify for Money Majlis promotion.

If you have missed the first draw, you still stand a chance to win in the second draw, to be conducted on August 5, 2013. The fun and excitement don’t stop here, though. There is a mega prize – AED 100, 000 worth National Bonds– to be won, in the mega draw slated for August 20, 2013. You could be a winner of any of these impressive prizes!

Money Majlis is one of the many popular promotions from UAE Exchange, designed to appreciate the loyalty that you as a customer have bestowed on us, and reward you for the same. Several promotions take place in the branches, and online – on our social media pages – as well.

The smile, happiness, and enthusiasm with which you participate in these promotions motivate us to create more such experiences for you.

UAE Exchange Money Majlis First Draw Winners 

For any further clarification you may contact us at business.promotions@uaeexchange.comor visit your nearest UAE Exchange Branch in UAE Today!

Online Frauds: Steps to Take to Prevent Being Duped out of your Money

Summary: An awareness of what you should do when you are online for shopping, using your banking account, or other purpose, can save you from losing money to online fraudsters.

Online frauds are more common than you may believe. If you are an avid online user who likes the convenience of shopping, banking, and conducting other tasks online, some healthy habits can make your experience more secure and enjoyable.

Go for a Reliable Online Shopping Vendor
When shopping online, go for vendors that are well-known. If you are using the vendor for the first time, find out more about the company through review websites and social network portals.

Conduct a search online with keywords such as “customer complaints” and “bad reviews” along with the vendor name to find about any negative feedback about the vendor. Get to know if anyone in your family, friends or professional network has used the vendor and about their shopping experience with the company.

If you encounter any information that puts the company in a bad light with respect to its products or services, the best action would be to look for another vendor. After all, you wouldn’t want to end up with a vendor that delivers a damaged product or an unsatisfactory service.

Look for Security Identifiers on Online Shopping Websites
Check for safety validations such as the presence of “https:” (instead of the regular “http”) in the website address, and safety icons such as a padlock (a closed lock icon that appears on your browser). In some websites, the address bar turns green (depending on the browser) displaying details of the website owner. These factors indicate a website’s adherence to recognised online safety standards. Such websites protect your transaction through encryption so it is not recognisable by unauthorised parties.

Exercise Caution While Using Emails
Some emails can be malicious. They may appear innocuous on the surface, requesting you to click a link, or to divulge your financial information to avail a surprise gift. Avoid opening emails from unknown senders, especially if they are accompanied by dubious subject lines such as “Here’s your chance to win $50, 000”, or “Clicking this link could change your life”. Never ever disclose your personal financial information to any email request. If it appears that you have received the email from your bank or a financial institution you are associated with, call up the corresponding entity and crosscheck before replying to the email.

Follow Online Safety Precautions
• Never share personal or financial information online through emails
• Change passwords for your online accounts on banking, shopping or other websites on a regular basis
• Be sure to log out of your account after tasks such as an online purchase or online banking
• Use antivirus software programmes with advanced features to protect you from potential virus risk file downloads

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UAE Exchange launches Money2anywhere.com ‘Send & Win Contest 2013’

Any registered user of the leading online money transfer portal, living in Bahrain, can send money using the portal and stand an opportunity to win exciting gifts including Sony LCDTV, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Apple iPad 2, Handycam and other exciting gifts. Along with it as a grand prize, the customer doing maximum number of transactions during the promotion period, wins a Trip to Thailand for two inclusive of tickets and accommodation. The promotion is valid from 10th July to 7th September, 2013 with the draw being held on 15th September, 2013.

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Terms & Conditions

Participation in the contest means that you have understood and agreed to the terms and conditions listed below:

1. Contest is valid for the entrants residing in Bahrain only.
2. All online transaction numbers should be entered in following link:http://on.fb.me/ZmddEd
3. If you have not registered with Money2anywhere.com Bahrain, you can do it for free by clicking here: http://bit.ly/17SUaBC
4. The contest will run from 10th July – 7th September, 2013.
5. Only Money2anyhwere.com transactions are entitled to enter the draw during the contest period. Outdated and duplicate transaction numbers will be disqualified.
6. Each entry must be submitted with valid contact details like e-mail address and phone number. This will be used to notify you, if you win.
7. The winner(s) will be picked through a random computer draw and announced on the Facebook page of Money2anywhere.com on 15th September, 2013.
8. Failure of the winner(s) to verify their credentials at the time of claiming the prize will lead to a new draw to pick new winner(s).
9. All prizes must be collected within 15 days of the official notification through e-mail.
10. The prize cannot be exchanged for cash and is non-transferable.
11. Winners agree to have their pictures posted on the website and also be used for any other marketing activity that UAE Exchange deems appropriate.
12. No employee of UAE Exchange and the company sponsoring the prizes for the contest, is eligible to enter the contest.
13. UAE Exchange reserves the right to amend / modify / delete / create rules at any time. Such changes will be notified through our Facebook page.
14. You must provide proof of identity and the valid transaction numbers / receipt at the time of claiming the prize. In the event that the winner fails to provide suitable proof, he /she will forfeit the prize and no substitute will be offered.

For any clarification, please contact Mr. Alex Fernandes on Mob: +971553165664 or mail him at alex.fernandes@uaeexchange.com with ‘Money2anywhere.com Send & Win Contest 2013’ in the subject line.

Exciting prizes await you this summer at Qatar-UAE Exchange

Qatar-UAE Exchange presents Summer Surprize 2013. All customers who make a remittance transaction between 5th July and 2nd October, 2013, from any of the UAE Exchange branches in Qatar, will get a chance to win exciting prizes. A total of 318 prizes await customers in two lucky draws, which takes place in 19th August and 3rd October, 2013. Prizes include Pearl Necklace with Diamonds, Gold coins, Karaoke sets and gift vouchers. Hurry up!

For more information call us at +974-4436 5252 or visit your nearest Qatar UAE Exchange branch Today!

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UAE Exchange Joins ‘Fight Hunger’ Cause with UN World Food Programme

Contributes AED 100,000 to feed school children in Africa as part of its CSR initiatives
Dubai, UAE, July 3, 2013: The leading global remittance and foreign exchange brand, UAE Exchange, today announced support for the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to fight hunger as part of the brand’s continuing community support initiatives across the world. Towards this an event was jointly organised by UAE Exchange and WFP.

The global money transferrer has a wider CSR mandate, which spans across various countries and the initiative in Africa was one such significant gesture in its campaign to make the world a better place to live and to contribute to the cause of fighting hunger among school children in Africa. Daily school meals encourage parents to send their children to school regularly and help students concentrate better in class.
Announcing a contribution of AED 100,000 to WFP’s school meals programmes in Africa, Mr. Y Sudhir Kumar Shetty, COO – Global Operations, UAE Exchange, said, “This contribution is an endorsement of the great efforts done by WFP to fight hunger in Africa and a humble step from our side to contribute to causes as pertinent as hunger and food security. As a brand, which mainly serves the ‘bottom-of-the-pyramid’ segment, we understand the difficulty of scarcity in life, especially that of food. We are more than glad to support WFP for the cause.”

“At UAE Exchange, we believe in joining with partners, who make a difference to the world. A lot needs to be done in Africa to address the basic needs like hunger, more so among the next generation. Hence we feel honoured to join hands with the UN World Food Programme for the school meals programme and thus do our bit to build a healthier world.” said Mr.Promoth Manghat, Vice President – Global Operations,
UAE Exchange.

Mr. Ashraf Hamouda, Regional Head of Private Partnerships & Business Development, WFP, said. “Daily school meals make a huge difference for many children in Africa who may not have anything else to eat. With UAE Exchange’s support, more children will have the opportunity to go to school, which means a better future for them, their families and their communities.”

The event was attended by senior officials from UAE Exchange and WFP along with special invitees and the Media.

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UAE Exchange launches Money Majlis 2013

UAE Exchange will overwhelm its customers who send money from any of the UAE Exchange branches in the UAE with exciting prizes. The promotion is valid from 1st July to 16th August, 2013. Prizes include cash vouchers, gold coins and one Mega Prize of National Bonds worth 100,000 AED. The draw will be held on 21st July and 5th August with the mega draw on 20th August, 2013.

UAE Exchange, the leading global remittance and foreign exchange brand has always believed in celebrating its customers as an appreciation for their patronage. And it’s that time of the year the remittance major launches one of its oldest and most famous promotionsMoney Majlis to indulge in its customers. Those who send money from any of the branches of UAE Exchange in UAE between 1st July and 16th August, 2013 qualify for the draw. There will be one mega prize of National Bonds worth 100,000 AED, 30 cash prizes worth 2,500 AED and 47 prizes of gold coins weighing 8 gms each. The draw will be held on 21st July and 5th August with the mega draw on 20th August, 2013.
“Value addition to customers is what UAE Exchange aims at every time. We make use of every opportunity to come up with exciting promotions that will make a difference in the lives of our customers. Money Majlis has been one of the popular promotions amongst our customers since it has touched up on their lives and has changed them in a special way, and we hope it continues to do so this year also.” said Mr. Varghese Mathew, Country Head – UAE Operation, UAE Exchange.

UAE Exchange has built over 700 branches in 30 countries across five continents, which is the largest in its class. Strong correspondent relationship with over 140 global banks further adds to the might. With this wide-spread network, the remittance major serves over six million customers, worldwide. In the UAE it has 125 branches, where customers can easily walk in to address their multiple financial requirements viz., money transfers, currency exchange, bill payments, salary collection, prepaid cards and more, under one roof. The remittance brand is the first in its class to establish itself in the Dubai Metro Network in which it has 14 branches. This desire to bring convenience to customers with high quality quotient has won UAE Exchange many awards and earned the trust of customers, partners and regulators alike, thus earning the acclaim of the World’s Trusted Money Transferrer.

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UAE Exchange awards #employers for excellence under Smart Pay Appreciation Programme 2012

• 23 corporate entities win Best Smart Pay Employer Award for 2012 under the third edition of Smart Pay Appreciation Programme

• Awards ceremony held in Shangri la Hotel, Dubai

“We salute UAE Government’s vision for the welfare of the employees in the UAE by implementing Wages Protection System (WPS). And we appreciate the companies’ commitment to support this great vision by partnering with Smart Pay.”, observed Mr. Y. Sudhir Kumar Shetty, COO – Global Operations, UAE Exchange, on the occasion of the awards ceremony of the third edition of Smart Pay Appreciation Programme.
UAE Exchange recognised top 23 corporate entities, who partnered with the leading payroll solution, Smart Pay, to address their salary disbursal requirements. This unique partnership helped the entities in complying with WPS, an initiative from the UAE Ministry of Labour and the UAE Central Bank. Smart Pay has been a trusted channel for over tens of thousands of corporate entities, which supported the Government’s vision of streamlining the salary disbursal process.

Mr. Shetty further added, “We take this opportunity to thank the Ministry of Labour and the Central Bank for the encouragement and guidance extended to the corporate world and its employees. Apart from that Smart Pay’s path to excellence under their invaluable guidance has been a great learning experience in itself. Today Smart Pay is a leading name in the market. Thanks to our partnership with tens of thousands of corporate entities, we could retain the No. 1 position among payroll solutions offered by remittance brands, as per WPS statistics in 2012. This is the third consecutive year of Smart Pay being on the zenith.”

Mr. Varghese Mathew, Country Head – UAE Exchange UAE, said, “We are extremely delighted on being able to conduct the third edition of the Smart Pay Appreciation Programme, recognising our partners in excellence. We have always stood for excellence and for those who strived to achieve it. Our clients have always encouraged us on our path to excellence, due to which we could bring them many conveniences like Smart Pay Payroll Portal, salary collection within two hours of fund upload, widest network of branches to collect salaries, MasterCard powered payroll card and more. Today, we are giving a standing ovation to our clients, who excelled in their pursuit for the best. This award is our token of appreciation for those, who did their best in 2012.”

Smart Pay offers its partnering employers confidentiality, security, technologically advanced processes, easy disbursal at UAE Exchange branches and labour camps, professional relationship management etc., cost effectively. The Smart Pay Payroll Portal, launched in the last Smart Pay Appreciation Programme, has enhanced their convenience multi-fold. They can now easily monitor their salary disbursal process, right from their desks.

For the employees of these entities, Smart Pay offers convenient, secure and timely salary pick up facility at any of the widely networked UAE Exchange branches in the UAE. To enhance their convenience, UAE Exchange, in association with MasterCard, has introduced the Smart Pay-MasterCard electronic payroll cards. These cards empower them to withdraw salary through any MasterCard enabled ATM and to shop by swiping it on Point of Sale (POS) machines at MasterCard approved merchant locations. The employees can also withdraw money from UAE Exchange’s Cash Dispensing Machines (CDM) installed across all Emirates.

Smart Pay is one of the many successful proprietary products offered by UAE Exchange. The other products from the leading global remittance and foreign exchange brand include Xpress Money, the leading global instant money transfer brand;Money2anywhere, the online money transfer portal; FLASHremit, the product that facilitates real time account credit; gocash, the multi-currency prepaid travel card; and XPay, the easy payment facility through mobile phone. Apart from these products UAE Exchange also offers quality service through its strong global network of over 700 direct offices spanning 30 countries across five continents. Its correspondent relationship with over 150 global banks strengthens the network.

The awards function, held at Shangri-la Hotel, Dubai, was attended by top officials of UAE Exchange, dignitaries and special invitees.