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"We live in a digital world and its no surprise that the money transfer sector is moving increasingly online. The rise of e-commerce and growing number of smartphone users mean that online services are more accessible than ever. According to a report by Statista, the total transaction value of digital payments is expected to show an annual growth rate of 12% by 2023. The Covid-19 pandemic will only accelerate this change. As well as an increased number of customers using the Small World app, many of you are turning to our website as a secure and efficient way to send funds.    It might be that youre already a Small World customer who is currently unable to visit your usual agent of branch. Or perhaps, as you look to help your family and friends abroad, you are looking to send money for the first time.  Either way, Small World is here to help make the switch to online as easy as possible and this guide will walk you through the necessary steps  The benefits of sending money onlineThere are many other advantages of sending money online with Small World, including: Your first transfer is fee freeWe offer great exchange rates and low fees Online allows you to safely send money to anywhere in the worldThere are no hidden costs You can track the status of your money transfer online  How to send money online?If you are new to Small World and want to set up an online account, go to our registration page and select the Create account optionEnter and re-enter your email address, along with a suitable password. Then, once you have read, understood and accepted the terms and conditions you can create your accountYou will receive an email from us asking you to validate your email address  within the email click on confirm email address.Note: You must not try to login to your online money transfer account until you have validated your email address     4. You are now registered. Once you have entered some further information and provided your identification documentation, you will be able to make your first transactionYou will be asked to enter: Date of birth (DOB), first name, middle name, last name, mobile phone number, occupation and home address.  You must also provide one of the following types of identification: Passport Resident Card Full Driver Licence (not provisional)   5. Your account has been set up and you can use it to send money online.   Existing customers who send money via a branch or agent 1. If you already send one via a Small World branch or agent, or through our call centre, it is possible to activate an online account which is linked to your existing activity. This way you can still access information about your beneficiaries and past transactions,  making it even easier when sending money abroad.  Go to our registration page and select the Have a branch account? Activate online now option"
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