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Comment: The advertorial must go and the sourcing must improve 🇺🇦 Fiddle^Timtrent Faddle^Talk to me 🇺🇦 16:13, 30 November 2023 (UTC)

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ACE Money Transfer (Aftab Currency Exchange Ltd. as its registered name) is a global fintech regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK, AUSTRAC in Australia, and FINTRAC in Canada that offers digital remittance to individuals. Founded in 2002.^[1], the company has since expanded its operations to provide remittance services to over 1.3 million customers across the world. While celebrating its 20th Anniversary, the company achieved a landmark of $1 billion in remittances in 2022^[2].

Remittances for developing and underdeveloped countries serve as a lifeline for millions of households^[3]. ACE’s partnerships with numerous banks and financial institutions worldwide enable efficient, convenient, safe and economical remittance solutions for such users. Over time, the company has established regional offices, local partners and customer support centres in key markets to ensure smooth operations^[4].

Their remittance network allows online money transfers from 28 countries and regions across the UK, European Union, Australia, Canada, and Switzerland to more than 100 countries across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and Europe, with an extensive network of more than 375,000 payout partner locations worldwide.

History edit

Starting from an office in Bolton, Manchester in 2002, ACE has grown over the years to become a prominent player in the cross-border money transfer industry. With remittance services from the UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, and Switzerland to over 100 countries worldwide.

A Brief History of ACE Money Transfer
Year	Key Milestones/ Achievements
2002	First Physical Location in Bolton, Manchester, United Kingdom
2009	Registered as an MSB (Money Service Business) under the name of Aftab Currency Exchange Limited
2010	Started agent services across the United Kingdom Established a Liaison office in Pakistan
2011	Started agent services in Italy, Portugal, Norway, Denmark, and Ireland
2012	Started agent services in Greece, Spain, France, Germany, and the Netherlands
2013	Started Agent Services in Sweden
2014	Launched the Website to facilitate Digital Remittance Services across the UK & Europe
2017	Launched a Mobile App available on Google Play Store & Apple Store to fast-track the digital transformation process
2018	Established an office in Austria to expand its agent Network across Europe Rebranded from Aftab Currency Exchange Limited to ACE Money Transfer Partnered with Checkout.com^[5].
2019	Online business gains traction, as more than one in every three customers used a digital channel to remit money
2020	Annual remittance volumes crossed $ 1 billion Extended the payout network beyond 100 countries across Africa, Europe, Asia and South America Total Payout Locations crossed 350,000
2021	The digital transformation project was completed as the website and the mobile app became the only channels to remit money from 23 countries to over 100 countries. The company added Australia, Canada and Poland to the sending countries, bringing the total up to 26.
2022	Added Switzerland and Romania to sending countries, bringing the total up to 28 Annual remittance volumes crossed $ 1 billion once again.

Services edit

ACE Money Transfer offers a wide range of services, including online money transfers, mobile wallet transfers, airtime top-ups, and bill payments. Customers can send money using various payout methods, such as bank deposits, cash pickups, and mobile wallet deposits. The mobile app and website allow users to initiate transactions anytime, anywhere, with a user-friendly interface and real-time tracking capabilities.

Online Money Transfer edit

Customers can send money directly to a recipient's bank account or for instant cash pickup at one of ACE Money Transfer’s partner locations using their bank account, credit card, or debit card. Google Pay & Apple Pay are also available to remit money to a select few countries.

Mobile Wallet edit

It enables customers to send money to recipients’ mobile wallets instantly. It enables the recipients to avoid visiting any physical location and receive funds right in the middle of their comfort zones.

Airtime Top-Up edit

Expatriates can share instant mobile Top-Ups with their loved ones from overseas using ACE’s services. Recharging their families and friends’ mobile plans from across borders enables expatriates to stay connected with their loved ones.

Bill Payment edit

Customers can also use ACE Money Transfer to pay bills for their families in their home country. This option is available in many countries worldwide and covers various bill payment categories, such as electricity, water, and internet bills.

Multiple Currencies edit

The availability of various currencies makes remittance transfers convenient for expatriates. The currencies available when using ACE includes:

COUNTRY	CURRENCY	COUNTRY	CURRENCY
Australia	Australian Dollar (A$, AUD)	Lithuania	Euro (€)
Austria	Euro (€)	Luxembourg	Euro (€)
Belgium	Euro (€)	Malta	Euro (€)
Canada	Canadian Dollar (C$, CAD)	Netherlands	Euro (€)
Cyprus	Euro (€)	Norway	Norwegian Krone (Kr)
Denmark	Danish Krone (Kr.)	Poland	Polish złoty (zł)
Estonia	Euro (€)	Portugal	Euro (€)
Finland	Euro (€)	Romania	Romanian leu (RON)
France	Euro (€)	Slovakia	Euro (€)
Germany	Euro (€)	Slovenia	Euro (€)
Greece	Euro (€)	Spain	Euro (€)
Ireland	Euro (€)	Sweden	Swedish Krona (Kr)
Italy	Euro (€)	Switzerland	Swiss Franc (CHF)
Latvia	Euro (€)	United Kingdom	British Pound Sterling (GBP, £)

Awards and Recognition edit

Febe Growth 100 Companies (2022) edit

ACE Money Transfer ranked 45th in the Febe Growth 100 Companies list for the year 2022. The award signifies ACE’s growth trajectory and its ability to thrive in a competitive market. The Febe Growth 100 Companies^[6] list showcases organisations that have demonstrated remarkable growth rates, innovative business strategies, and exceptional financial performance.

North West Fastest 50 Companies (2022) edit

In 2022, ACE Money Transfer was recognised as one of the top 10 North West Fastest 50 Companies. This regional ranking marks ACE’s speed of growth and success in the industry—the North West Fastest 50 Companies^[7]

Enlistment in 15 DYNAMIC COMPANIES CHANGING THE GAME - FINANCE MAGAZINE edit

ACE Money Transfer was enlisted as one of the top 15 Dynamic Companies Changing the Game by the Finance Magazine. The enlistment speaks volumes about ACE Money Transfer’s continued expansion and the service quality that it delivers to its customers^[8]

References edit

FEBE.com (2023). HOW A SHOP IN BOLTON GREW INTO A £30M GLOBAL FINTECH, https://www.febe.com/story/how-a-shop-in-bolton-grew-into-a-30m-global-fintech/
Thoren, A. (2023). ACE Money Transfer Hits Landmark $1 Billion in Remittances as It Celebrates 20th Anniversary, https://ffnews.com/newsarticle/fintech/ace-money-transfer-hits-landmark-1-billion-in-remittances-as-it-celebrates-20th-anniversary/
Bignell, F. (2022). Remittances Are a Lifeline for Developing Countries With Economic Instability | The Fintech Times, https://thefintechtimes.com/remittances-are-a-lifeline-for-developing-countries-with-economic-instability/
Deadline News Agency (2019). ACE Money Transfer Global Remittance Event – Focus on Preventing Money Laundering, https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2019/10/17/ace-money-transfer-global-remittance-event-focus-on-preventing-money-laundering/
Checkout.com (2020). ACE Moves Money Faster and Safer with Checkout.com, https://www.checkout.com/case-studies/moving-money-faster-and-safer-with-checkout-com
Febe Growth 100 Companies - 2022, https://www.febe.com/2022-growth-100/
North West Fastest 50 Companies - 2022, https://www.wardhadaway.com/what-we-do/businesses/fastest-50/greater-manchester/north-west-fastest-50-companies-2022/
Magazine, F. (2023). Exploring the Financial Innovators of Manchester: Unveiling 15 Dynamic Companies Changing the Game, https://finmag.co.uk/exploring-the-financial-innovators-of-manchester-unveiling-15-dynamic-companies-changing-the-game/

^ "HOW A SHOP IN BOLTON GREW INTO A £30M GLOBAL FINTECH". Febe.com.
^ "ACE Money Transfer Hits Landmark $1 Billion in Remittances as It Celebrates 20th Anniversary - Fintech Finance". ffnews.com. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
^ Bignell, Francis (2022-08-08). "Remittances Are a Lifeline for Developing Countries With Economic Instability". The Fintech Times. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
^ "ACE Money Transfer Global Remittance Event – Focus on Preventing Money Laundering". Deadline News Agency. Deadlinenews.com.
^ "ACE Moves Money Faster and Safer with Checkout.com". Checkout.com.
^ "2022 Growth 100". FEBE. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
^ "North West Fastest 50 companies 2022". Ward Hadaway. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
^ "EXPLORING THE FINANCIAL INNOVATORS OF MANCHESTER: UNVEILING 15 DYNAMIC COMPANIES CHANGING THE GAME". Finance Magazine. 25 August 2023.

[1] "HOW A SHOP IN BOLTON GREW INTO A £30M GLOBAL FINTECH". Febe.com.

[2] "ACE Money Transfer Hits Landmark $1 Billion in Remittances as It Celebrates 20th Anniversary - Fintech Finance". ffnews.com. Retrieved 2023-07-18.

[3] Bignell, Francis (2022-08-08). "Remittances Are a Lifeline for Developing Countries With Economic Instability". The Fintech Times. Retrieved 2023-07-18.

[4] "ACE Money Transfer Global Remittance Event – Focus on Preventing Money Laundering". Deadline News Agency. Deadlinenews.com.

[5] "ACE Moves Money Faster and Safer with Checkout.com". Checkout.com.

[6] "2022 Growth 100". FEBE. Retrieved 2023-07-18.

[7] "North West Fastest 50 companies 2022". Ward Hadaway. Retrieved 2023-07-18.

[8] "EXPLORING THE FINANCIAL INNOVATORS OF MANCHESTER: UNVEILING 15 DYNAMIC COMPANIES CHANGING THE GAME". Finance Magazine. 25 August 2023.

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