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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
Explanation of Cross-Border Money Transfer! !
Traditional Model & Pre-Pay (Pre-fund) Model
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
The traditional (i.e. simplest) money-transfer model.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
In the traditional model, a walks into an Agent Network premises and either Cash or some other payment instrument to pay for a Remittance.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
Through out the day, various customers come to the various agent locations and put up their money for the remittances to be sent across.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
At the end of the day, the MTO (Money Transfer Operator) takes all the money, from all the Agents (who essentially have a deposit with the MTO) and pools everything into a singular transaction.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
Along with all the money that needs to be remitted across, the MTO also prepares a file that has the instruction set on how to break down the remittances to the individual orders that came in for distribution. ! This file is prepared for the Settlement Bank in the Beneficiary Territory.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
The Remitting MTO emails (or FTPs) the File across to the Beneficiary MTO.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
The money is then shipped off by the MTO to the Settlement Bank that the MTO has (on the Remitting Side the Settlement Bank is essentially the Bank that the MTO is working with). ! As not all Banks handle remittances clients, this is why the nomenclature assigned to the banks that do work with MTOs.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
The Settlement Bank then initiates a SWIFT Wire transfer to be sent across to the Beneficiary’s Settlement Bank, usually through an intermediary, known as a Correspondent Bank (which will have two elements: ! The Send Side Bank (known as Remitting Bank) the Receive Side Bank (known as the Receiving Bank). Faisal Khan (Payments Consultant) http://about.me/faisal.khan
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
Via the SWIFT (or other network) the money is sent across the border and the s of both the Remitting Bank and Receiving Banks are adjusted for the money transfer. ! By this time a day or two has elapsed…
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
The Receiving Bank then informs the Settlement Bank (which is the final destination) that your Money in US Dollars has arrived and as per today’s rate, I am now giving you the local currency equivalent in say Pakistan Rupees. ! The US Dollars are surrendered to the Central Bank, improving the economy, whilst the local currency is provided to the Settlement Bank. Faisal Khan (Payments Consultant) http://about.me/faisal.khan
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
The Settlement Bank on the Beneficiary’s Side then informs its client, the MTO, that they have received the money and it is now available for use in the local denomination (in this example, it is in PKR - Pakistan Rupee).
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
The MTO then starts to distribute this money out, via either direct bank deposits or Agent COC (Cash Over Counter) payments thereby completing the Remittance cycle.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Agent! Network
MTO
Settlement! Bank
HeyRemitting! did you get Bank the money I sent?
Beneficiary Territory
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
Receiving! Bank
MTO
Yup! I just got it. Thanks!
The MTO then starts to distribute this money out, via either direct bank deposits or Agent COC (Cash Over Counter) payments thereby completing the Remittance cycle.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
This example was that of a batch-process, where the two MTOs are basing their transactions on trust. The two MTOs do not interface or integrate with each other in any manner. The only common denominator is the file-sharing they do to break down the remittance and disburse them.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
The second element of trust here was the money. Until and unless the Beneficiary MTO did not receive the money from the Remitting MTO, they did not distribute any remittances. This example can best be summed up as “upon realization of funds on the receiving end”
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Beneficiary Territory
?
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
Receiving! Bank
MTO
What happens when both the parties can trust each other with money in advance? How will that change the game? !
The Pre-Pay (or Pre-Fund) Model.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer: Pre-Pay (Pre-Fund Model) Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
Now, lets look at the same scenario where a Remitter wants to send out a Remittance, and how it differs using the Pre-Pay (or Pre-Fund) model.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer: Pre-Pay (Pre-Fund Model) Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
US$100,000
The “Sending” MTO places an advance deposit with the “Receiving” MTO. Under this arrangement, they agree to a floor price, lets assume US$ 100,000. This way, US$ 100,000 would always be available to the Receiving MTO. The currency is held in US Dollar by the receiving MTO and is not converted to the local currency component (…yet).
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Cross-Border Money Transfer: Pre-Pay (Pre-Fund Model) Remitting Territory
US$ 1,000 to ! send to Pakistan
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
A walks into an Agent Network premises and either Cash or some other payment instrument to pay for a Remittance. Lets say the amount they want to transfer is US$ 1,000
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Cross-Border Money Transfer: Pre-Pay (Pre-Fund Model) Remitting Territory
US$ 1,000 to ! send to Pakistan
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
1US$ = 100 PKR The Conversion Rate as provided by the Receiving Bank’s Treasure Department for the day is 1US$ = 100 Pakistan Rupees
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Cross-Border Money Transfer: Pre-Pay (Pre-Fund Model) Remitting Territory
US$ 1,000 to ! send to Pakistan
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
US$ 15.00
1US$ = 100 PKR
Let us also assume the MTO/Agent will split this transaction cost 50/50 and the cost to transfer is US$ 15.00
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Cross-Border Money Transfer: Pre-Pay (Pre-Fund Model) Remitting Territory
US$ 1,000 to ! send to Pakistan
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
US$ 15.00
1US$ = 100 PKR
So the ing would look like this… Funds to transfer: US$ 1,000! Cost to Transfer Funds: US$ 15.00! Total Amount Paid: US$ 1,015.00! Exchange Rate: 1US$ = 100 PKR! Amount To Be Received by the Recipient: US$ 1000 x 100 = PKR 100,000! The Fees for the transfer (US$ 15.00) is not converted.! As per US Law, the complete breakdown of the transaction, including the exchange rate and what the beneficiary would receive has to be provided at the time of the transaction to the person sending the funds.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer: Pre-Pay (Pre-Fund Model) Remitting Territory
US$ 1,000 to ! send to Pakistan
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
US$100,000 Deducted US$ 1000 from PrePay and! do a direct credit for Beneficiary.
Remitting MTO sends instructions via a real-time system (if integrated) or off-line message (if not integrated) to Beneficiary MTO to Pay US$ 1,000 to the Beneficiary from the Pre-Pay and use the conversion rate of US$ 1 = PKR 100 and credit the amount immediately.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer: Pre-Pay (Pre-Fund Model) Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Pakistan Rupees: 100,000 deposited! into Beneficiary’s .
US$ 1,000 to ! send to Pakistan
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
Pre Fund : US$100,000! Deduct Payout: US$ 1,000! Balance: US$ 99,000! Exchange Rate: US$ 1 = 100 PKR! Transfer to MTO for further! credit to Beneficiary :! PKR 100,000
MTO’s Receiving Bank then forwards the money in Pakistan Rupee after conversion to the Settlement Bank for direct credit to the Beneficiary’s
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Cross-Border Money Transfer: Pre-Pay (Pre-Fund Model) Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Received: PKR 100,000
Commission: US$ 7.50
Paid US$ 1,015
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
Commission: US$ 7.50
PrePay Balance:! US$ 99,000
With the transfers completed, this is what the status looks like right now…there are two elements missing???
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Cross-Border Money Transfer: Pre-Pay (Pre-Fund Model) Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Received: PKR 100,000
Commission: US$ 7.50
Paid US$ 1,015
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
Commission: US$ 7.50
PrePay Balance:! US$ 99,000
US$ 1000.00 ??? The US$ 1,000 that was received by the MTO in the Remitting country. That needs to be sent across to the PrePay to level (or top-up) the balance.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer: Pre-Pay (Pre-Fund Model) Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Received: PKR 100,000
Commission: US$ 7.50
Paid US$ 1,015
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
Commission: US$ 7.50
PrePay Balance:! US$ 99,000
How does the Receiving! MTO make Money? The Receiving MTO makes money on the Exchange Rate. The Actual exchange rate may be 1 USD = 102 PKR - so the MTO’s Receiving Bank will quote Rs. 100 as the exchange rate and pocket Rs. 2 x (transfer amount) as its income, which in this case would be Rs. 2 x 1000 = Rs. 2,000 as income. Faisal Khan (Payments Consultant) http://about.me/faisal.khan
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Cross-Border Money Transfer: Pre-Pay (Pre-Fund Model) Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
US$ 1,000 Sent across via SWIFT The last open item left is to ensure the US$ 1,000 that is residing with the Sending MTO to be sent to the Receiving MTO’s Bank via SWIFT Transfer.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer: Pre-Pay (Pre-Fund Model) Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Received: PKR 100,000
Commission: US$ 7.50
Paid US$ 1,015
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
Commission: US$ 7.50
PrePay Balance:! US$ 100,000
Commission: Rs. 2,000
Final Position Once all funds have been settled and all payments sent across, this is how the eco-system would look like.
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Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
Explanation of Cross-Border Money Transfer! !
Traditional Model & Pre-Pay (Pre-fund) Model
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
The traditional (i.e. simplest) money-transfer model.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
In the traditional model, a walks into an Agent Network premises and either Cash or some other payment instrument to pay for a Remittance.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
Through out the day, various customers come to the various agent locations and put up their money for the remittances to be sent across.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
At the end of the day, the MTO (Money Transfer Operator) takes all the money, from all the Agents (who essentially have a deposit with the MTO) and pools everything into a singular transaction.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
Along with all the money that needs to be remitted across, the MTO also prepares a file that has the instruction set on how to break down the remittances to the individual orders that came in for distribution. ! This file is prepared for the Settlement Bank in the Beneficiary Territory.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
The Remitting MTO emails (or FTPs) the File across to the Beneficiary MTO.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
The money is then shipped off by the MTO to the Settlement Bank that the MTO has (on the Remitting Side the Settlement Bank is essentially the Bank that the MTO is working with). ! As not all Banks handle remittances clients, this is why the nomenclature assigned to the banks that do work with MTOs.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
The Settlement Bank then initiates a SWIFT Wire transfer to be sent across to the Beneficiary’s Settlement Bank, usually through an intermediary, known as a Correspondent Bank (which will have two elements: ! The Send Side Bank (known as Remitting Bank) the Receive Side Bank (known as the Receiving Bank). Faisal Khan (Payments Consultant) http://about.me/faisal.khan
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
Via the SWIFT (or other network) the money is sent across the border and the s of both the Remitting Bank and Receiving Banks are adjusted for the money transfer. ! By this time a day or two has elapsed…
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
The Receiving Bank then informs the Settlement Bank (which is the final destination) that your Money in US Dollars has arrived and as per today’s rate, I am now giving you the local currency equivalent in say Pakistan Rupees. ! The US Dollars are surrendered to the Central Bank, improving the economy, whilst the local currency is provided to the Settlement Bank. Faisal Khan (Payments Consultant) http://about.me/faisal.khan
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
The Settlement Bank on the Beneficiary’s Side then informs its client, the MTO, that they have received the money and it is now available for use in the local denomination (in this example, it is in PKR - Pakistan Rupee).
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
The MTO then starts to distribute this money out, via either direct bank deposits or Agent COC (Cash Over Counter) payments thereby completing the Remittance cycle.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Agent! Network
MTO
Settlement! Bank
HeyRemitting! did you get Bank the money I sent?
Beneficiary Territory
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
Receiving! Bank
MTO
Yup! I just got it. Thanks!
The MTO then starts to distribute this money out, via either direct bank deposits or Agent COC (Cash Over Counter) payments thereby completing the Remittance cycle.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
This example was that of a batch-process, where the two MTOs are basing their transactions on trust. The two MTOs do not interface or integrate with each other in any manner. The only common denominator is the file-sharing they do to break down the remittance and disburse them.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
The second element of trust here was the money. Until and unless the Beneficiary MTO did not receive the money from the Remitting MTO, they did not distribute any remittances. This example can best be summed up as “upon realization of funds on the receiving end”
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Cross-Border Money Transfer Remitting Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Beneficiary Territory
?
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
Receiving! Bank
MTO
What happens when both the parties can trust each other with money in advance? How will that change the game? !
The Pre-Pay (or Pre-Fund) Model.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer: Pre-Pay (Pre-Fund Model) Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
Now, lets look at the same scenario where a Remitter wants to send out a Remittance, and how it differs using the Pre-Pay (or Pre-Fund) model.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer: Pre-Pay (Pre-Fund Model) Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
US$100,000
The “Sending” MTO places an advance deposit with the “Receiving” MTO. Under this arrangement, they agree to a floor price, lets assume US$ 100,000. This way, US$ 100,000 would always be available to the Receiving MTO. The currency is held in US Dollar by the receiving MTO and is not converted to the local currency component (…yet).
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Cross-Border Money Transfer: Pre-Pay (Pre-Fund Model) Remitting Territory
US$ 1,000 to ! send to Pakistan
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
A walks into an Agent Network premises and either Cash or some other payment instrument to pay for a Remittance. Lets say the amount they want to transfer is US$ 1,000
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Cross-Border Money Transfer: Pre-Pay (Pre-Fund Model) Remitting Territory
US$ 1,000 to ! send to Pakistan
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
1US$ = 100 PKR The Conversion Rate as provided by the Receiving Bank’s Treasure Department for the day is 1US$ = 100 Pakistan Rupees
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Cross-Border Money Transfer: Pre-Pay (Pre-Fund Model) Remitting Territory
US$ 1,000 to ! send to Pakistan
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
US$ 15.00
1US$ = 100 PKR
Let us also assume the MTO/Agent will split this transaction cost 50/50 and the cost to transfer is US$ 15.00
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Cross-Border Money Transfer: Pre-Pay (Pre-Fund Model) Remitting Territory
US$ 1,000 to ! send to Pakistan
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
US$ 15.00
1US$ = 100 PKR
So the ing would look like this… Funds to transfer: US$ 1,000! Cost to Transfer Funds: US$ 15.00! Total Amount Paid: US$ 1,015.00! Exchange Rate: 1US$ = 100 PKR! Amount To Be Received by the Recipient: US$ 1000 x 100 = PKR 100,000! The Fees for the transfer (US$ 15.00) is not converted.! As per US Law, the complete breakdown of the transaction, including the exchange rate and what the beneficiary would receive has to be provided at the time of the transaction to the person sending the funds.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer: Pre-Pay (Pre-Fund Model) Remitting Territory
US$ 1,000 to ! send to Pakistan
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
US$100,000 Deducted US$ 1000 from PrePay and! do a direct credit for Beneficiary.
Remitting MTO sends instructions via a real-time system (if integrated) or off-line message (if not integrated) to Beneficiary MTO to Pay US$ 1,000 to the Beneficiary from the Pre-Pay and use the conversion rate of US$ 1 = PKR 100 and credit the amount immediately.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer: Pre-Pay (Pre-Fund Model) Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Pakistan Rupees: 100,000 deposited! into Beneficiary’s .
US$ 1,000 to ! send to Pakistan
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
Pre Fund : US$100,000! Deduct Payout: US$ 1,000! Balance: US$ 99,000! Exchange Rate: US$ 1 = 100 PKR! Transfer to MTO for further! credit to Beneficiary :! PKR 100,000
MTO’s Receiving Bank then forwards the money in Pakistan Rupee after conversion to the Settlement Bank for direct credit to the Beneficiary’s
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Cross-Border Money Transfer: Pre-Pay (Pre-Fund Model) Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Received: PKR 100,000
Commission: US$ 7.50
Paid US$ 1,015
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
Commission: US$ 7.50
PrePay Balance:! US$ 99,000
With the transfers completed, this is what the status looks like right now…there are two elements missing???
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Cross-Border Money Transfer: Pre-Pay (Pre-Fund Model) Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Received: PKR 100,000
Commission: US$ 7.50
Paid US$ 1,015
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
Commission: US$ 7.50
PrePay Balance:! US$ 99,000
US$ 1000.00 ??? The US$ 1,000 that was received by the MTO in the Remitting country. That needs to be sent across to the PrePay to level (or top-up) the balance.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer: Pre-Pay (Pre-Fund Model) Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Received: PKR 100,000
Commission: US$ 7.50
Paid US$ 1,015
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
Commission: US$ 7.50
PrePay Balance:! US$ 99,000
How does the Receiving! MTO make Money? The Receiving MTO makes money on the Exchange Rate. The Actual exchange rate may be 1 USD = 102 PKR - so the MTO’s Receiving Bank will quote Rs. 100 as the exchange rate and pocket Rs. 2 x (transfer amount) as its income, which in this case would be Rs. 2 x 1000 = Rs. 2,000 as income. Faisal Khan (Payments Consultant) http://about.me/faisal.khan
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Cross-Border Money Transfer: Pre-Pay (Pre-Fund Model) Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
US$ 1,000 Sent across via SWIFT The last open item left is to ensure the US$ 1,000 that is residing with the Sending MTO to be sent to the Receiving MTO’s Bank via SWIFT Transfer.
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Cross-Border Money Transfer: Pre-Pay (Pre-Fund Model) Remitting Territory
Beneficiary Territory
Received: PKR 100,000
Commission: US$ 7.50
Paid US$ 1,015
Agent! Network
Settlement! Bank
Settlement! Bank
Agent! Network
MTO
Remitting! Bank
Receiving! Bank
MTO
Commission: US$ 7.50
PrePay Balance:! US$ 100,000
Commission: Rs. 2,000
Final Position Once all funds have been settled and all payments sent across, this is how the eco-system would look like.
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