THE Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (CARD) Inc.’s authorization as a remittance agent will allow it to expand its services, an official of the microfinance non-government organization said over the weekend. “We are happy because this initiative is a good start for us to provide affordable, fast, and easy remittance services to our clients,” said Jocelyn D. Dequito, CARD Inc. executive director, adding that the approval will allow it to replicate the remittance services of its sister companies as they are part of the Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI). CARD Sulit Padala — which includes CARD Bank, CARD SME Bank and CARD MRI Rizal Bank — imposes a one percent remittance fee on the amount sent. Ms. Dequito said CARD Inc. will roll out its services across 79 provinces. “With our extensive operation nationwide, this service will make the remittance activity of our clients more convenient,” she said. — Carmelito Q. Francisco

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