MoneyGram Celebrates Ramadan Offering Customers a Special Chance to Go on an All-Expense Paid ‘Umrah’

Hyderabad, 3rd June 2016: MoneyGram (NASDAQ: MGI) a global provider of innovative money transfer services, announced the ‘Receive & Win Campaign’ earlier today atTaj Banjara in the presence of Mr.JavedJaffery, a renowned actor. The month-long Ramadan campaign will commence from 6th June 2016 spanning through during the holy month of Ramadan and will give customers a chance towin an Umrah trip for two.

Visiting the holy city to offera prayer is a dream for every Muslim. With this campaign, MoneyGram aims to further enhance its connection with customers in India to give them a chance to live this dream.

Customers receiving money from overseas through MoneyGram during the period of Ramadan are eligible to participate in the contest. One lucky winner stands a chance to win a lifetime opportunity to visit the holy city of Mecca which holds a special significance in the lives of believers. Through this campaign, MoneyGram aims to further enhance its’ connect with the customers in India and give them a chance to realize their dreams.

Apart from an all-expense paid Umrah trip, 35 other lucky winners stand a chance to win television sets and smart phones. What’s more, MoneyGram will offer free international calls to all devotees to connect with their loved ones after breaking the holy fast via special branded booths which will be seen outside over 100 mosques across the country. MoneyGram will also be providing shoe service in these mosques throughout the holy month. This unique promotional campaign will be launched in the states of Telangana, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Kerala.

Sharing his thoughts Mr. Kaushik Roy, Senior Regional Director GCC & South Asia, for MoneyGram said “With this unique initiative, we would be honoured to support our customers in making their dreams come true by offering a chance to perform Umrah and share this experience with their loved ones.MoneyGram has always mastered its efforts to connect consumers not only through our reliable and convenient money transfer services but also bringing people closer through joyful celebrations. This is a strategy we want to follow in the future.”

To find outmore about the Receive & Win Campaign, consumers can log onto www.moneygram.com.

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