Western Union Launches D2b Service To Indonesia
By Sonia K

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Western Union Company, a worldwide leader in money transfer services, yesterday announced the launch of the Western Union Direct to Bank (D2B) service to Indonesia at Sheraton Utama Hotel.

D2B allows senders to remit money directly to the recipient's account at designated banks in Indonesia.

Customers can enjoy the new service by simply visiting any Western Union locations at Baiduri Bank and filling up the Direct to Bank form.

Money will then be deposited to accounts with any of the participating banks in Indonesia, which include Bank Mandiri, Bank BII, Bank Niaga, Bank BNI, Bank BCA, Bank Lippo, Bank Danamon, Bank Permata, BRI and BRI Unit.

"The launch of D2B service in Brunei is in response to the growing market demand for such service," said Mr Sunil Balagopal, regional vice president, Western Union, Southeast Asia.

"Many migrants in the country want to send their hardearned money home. The new service is yet another option Western Union is providing its customers in transferring money, simple and fast."

Present as the guest of honour to launch the event was the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Brunei Darussalam, Mr Herijanto Soeprapto.

There are a total of 80,000 migrants in Brunei, of which approximately 35,000 are Indonesians. They are primarily professionals, construction and factory workers or domestic helpers.

Meanwhile, Mr Pierre Imhof, General Manager of Baiduri Bank, said: "Baiduri Bank became part of a global network by offering money transfer services to Western Union customers. This cooperation has allowed us to better address the needs of the migrant community in Brunei. With this latest offering, we are providing customers with even more choices and control in terms of sending and receiving money."

From now until March 31, customers can enjoy the service at a discount of B$3 off the regular fees. The first 500 customers to use the D2B service will also receive a free gift during the promotional period. To enjoy the offer, customers must quote "DTOBOFFER" while sending money.

In addition, Western Union Gold Card holders can earn five points by sending money from Brunei. These points can be accumulated to redeem free gifts such as luggage bags, radio clocks, disposable cameras and electric torchlights. Customers can apply for a Gold Card free of charge at any Baiduri Bank branch. Western Union has offered money transfers in Brunei since 2001 with the launch of Money I Minutes service, through which recipients can pick up the money within minutes after it is sent. Western Union began its collaboration with Baiduri Bank in 2005. Its services are available at all 10 branches in Kiarong, Kiulap, Kuala Belait, Serusop, Seria, Sengkurong, Supa Save Gadong, The Mall, Tutong and Yayasan.

The Mall and Supa Save Gadong branches are open seven days a weeks from loam to 10pm for added convenience to customers. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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