Our Telekom, through its mobile money service M-SELEN, has launched a new integration with Ria Money Transfer (“Ria”), a global leader in the cross-border money transfer industry and business segment of Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT).
The integration will enable Solomon Islanders to send and receive money with Ria directly into their M-SELEN wallets, creating a faster, safer, and more convenient way for families abroad to support loved ones back home.
By combining M-SELEN’s nationwide coverage with Ria’s extensive international footprint, the collaboration bridges communities and enhances financial inclusion in Solomon Islands.
Announcing the launch, Majidul Haque, Head of M-SELEN at Our Telekom, highlighted its impact on customers: “This development with Ria Money Transfer is a milestone in M-SELEN’s mission to become the Solomon Islands’ digital remittance hub. Solomon Islanders can now send and receive money more securely, directly into their M-SELEN wallets, ensuring convenience and financial inclusion nationwide.”
Christina Lasaqa, Chief Executive Officer of Our Telekom, emphasized the broader vision of the company: “Our Telekom is committed to empowering Solomon Islanders through digital innovation. Partnering with Ria connects our people to one of the most extensive remittance networks in the world, while making financial services simpler, faster, and safer for our customers.”
Steve Peregrino, Regional Director, Business Development for Asia at Ria, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting families: “Ria is proud to collaborate with Our Telekom to make cross-border money transfers easier and more accessible. With our global reach across 200 countries and territories, this integration ensures that Solomon Islanders, whether at home or overseas, have reliable ways to connect and support their families.”
The M-SELEN × Ria Money Transfer integration comes at a time when the Solomon Islands is experiencing growing demand for digital remittance solutions. With this new service, both senders abroad and receivers at home will benefit from instant access to a convenient and trusted channel to manage their finances.
About M-SELEN
M-SELEN is Our Telekom’s mobile money service, making everyday financial transactions simple, secure, and accessible. From payments and airtime top-ups to digital remittances, M-SELEN empowers individuals, families, and businesses across the Solomon Islands to participate fully in the digital economy.
About Ria Money Transfer
Ria Money Transfer, a business segment of Euronet (NASDAQ: EEFT), delivers innovative financial services including fast, secure, and affordable global money transfers. With the largest cash settlement network in the world, Ria gets money to where it matters.
Bridging the gap between digital and physical spaces, Ria’s omnichannel products and services provide unprecedented consumer choice, including real-time payments, mobile wallets, currency exchange, home delivery, and cardless ATM payouts. Ria’s global infrastructure, powered by the Dandelion real-time, cross-border payments network, facilitates financial access to customers, agents and partners alike. By creating new market opportunities and promoting economic growth around the world, Ria opens ways for a better everyday life.
