Smile Hero: Martha
Martha is Colombian and has been living abroad with her daughter for more than 8 years. She works as a saleswoman and every month sends money to her family in Colombia with Moneytrans.
She is a hard-working woman whose family in Colombia depends on her income. Knowing that, should something unexpected happen to her, her family will continue to receive income is a great comfort. It is also important to Martha to return to her homeland in the event of her death, and with this insurance, her wish will not be an extra burden on her family.
She decided to open a Smile Account because it was an alternative to banks that she could trust. She has been enjoying the peace of mind of having free insurance for a month now.
"I wanted an account with which I could make my day-to-day purchases and payments, something basic and uncomplicated."
How did you find out about the Account and what do you think of it?
I wanted an account with which I could make my day-to-day purchases and payments, something basic and uncomplicated. That’s when my niece Paola told me about the Smile Account, an account made for foreigners like us and with which you don’t need to be linked to a bank. I couldn’t believe it, but she showed me where I could get it on the web and it only took me five minutes to open mine and within a few days I had my Mastercard at home!
Why Moneytrans?
I’m a bit wary of traditional banks, I can’t risk anything going wrong and that’s why until now I hadn’t dared to open a current account. With Moneytrans I was spared the paperwork of banks and the uncertainty of entrusting my money to a new company. Now I have my remittances home and my current account in one app. And I can manage everything from my mobile phone.
"With Moneytrans I was spared the paperwork of banks and the uncertainty of entrusting my money to a new company."
The future
It is clear to me that I want to live here and take advantage of the opportunities life is giving me. The Smile Account is a big step forward in the life I am building here.
What would you say to someone in your situation?
To people like me who are trying their luck abroad, I would say that with the Smile Account you gain time and money.