Caribbean National Weekly

JN Money launches online service in the US

By Natalie Greaves··2 min read
JN Money launches online service in the US
Key Points(5)
  • The online service is now available in all major send markets; UK, USA and Canada a first for a fully-owned Jamaican remittance company.
  • </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">The online remittance service is now available to persons who remit funds from: New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Florida, Atlanta and Washington D.C.
  • The service, which was launched on December 17, 2016 to Jamaicans in Canada, also became available to persons in the UK in February 2017.
  • </span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">“The United States is our largest market for remittances to Jamaica, accounting for more than 60 percent of the approximately US$2 billion sent back annually,” explained Horace Hines, general manager, JNMS.
  • </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Persons in that market are also seeking safe, affordable and particularly convenient options to send funds to their loved ones in Jamaica.

JN Money Services (JNMS), owners of the JN Money brand, has launched its website, www.jnmoneyonline.com, in the US. The online service is now available in all major send markets; UK, USA and Canada a first for a fully-owned Jamaican remittance company.

The online remittance service is now available to persons who remit funds from: New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Florida, Atlanta and Washington D.C.  The service, which was launched on December 17, 2016 to Jamaicans in Canada, also became available to persons in the UK in February 2017.

“The United States is our largest market for remittances to Jamaica, accounting for more than 60 percent of the approximately US$2 billion sent back annually,” explained Horace Hines, general manager, JNMS.

“Persons in that market are also seeking safe, affordable and particularly convenient options to send funds to their loved ones in Jamaica. Therefore, our website will enable customers to transfer money with fees as low as $1.99 from the convenience of their home, while on the go, or at work,” he added.

Mr. Hines explained that the website was targeted to persons, who prefer to do business online and who will enjoy the convenience of the online service; as well as, to keep up with global trends which indicate that the internet is fast becoming the preferred method to conduct money transfers.

“We also wanted to remind customers that this new service is in keeping with our commitment to provide them with a fast, affordable and convenient service,” he stated.

Mr Hines noted that a wide cross-section of Jamaicans live in the US, and this will ensure that a lot more persons will have access to the service.

Sheena Tomlinson, a New York resident, said that using www.jnmoneyonline.com was hassle free.

“I have had no problem using the service and it is convenient. You simply need to register to send funds. I can access it at anytime, and it is very easy to use,” the health care worker explained.

To send money transfers and pay bills, customers can simply visit www.jnmoneyonline.com  and signup for the service, which includes completing the registration.

"Customers can also send funds, via the website, to accounts held at all financial institutions in Jamaica, and pay bills. Recipients of money transfers in Jamaica will be able to access their funds at any JN Money outlet, or at ATMs using the JN Money Transfer Card," Mr Hines explained.

Hines said “aware of customers security concerns” extra effort has been made to maintain the privacy and security of customer information. “We have implemented secure processes and features, to ensure that information is protected, and extensive tests are carried out to safeguard and maintain the security of the website.”

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