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Maib – named “Partener of the Year 2024 in Moldova” by Ria Money Transfer

Maib – named “Partener of the Year 2024 in Moldova” by Ria Money Transfer

Maib continues to strengthen its position as the leader in the financial services sector in the Republic of Moldova, being recognized as the “Partner of the Year 2024” by Ria Money Transfer. This award highlights the successful collaboration between the two institutions and maib’s ongoing efforts to provide efficient and secure solutions for international money transfers.

The collaboration between maib and Ria Money Transfer resulted in an impressive 192,266 transactions in 2024, further reaffirming customer trust in the services provided. Thanks to this partnership, maib customers can send and receive transfers from over 180 countries, with Italy, Germany, France, and Israel being among the most frequent destinations.

Iurii Bogoslavskyi, Regional Manager, Ria Money Transfer:
“As we look back on another year of successful cooperation, the Ria team would like to express its profound gratitude for maib's valuable contribution to our operations in Moldova. Maib has always been a reliable and dedicated partner, working alongside Ria to achieve common goals and deliver outstanding results.
Your constant commitment has played a crucial role in the success of our collaboration, and we appreciate your positive impact on our organization. We are excited about the evolution of our partnership and confident that, together, we will continue to achieve impressive milestones!”

Aliona Stratan, maib First Deputy Chairwoman of the Management Board:
“The “Partner of the Year 2024 in Moldova” distinction confirms maib’s commitment to offering our customers secure, fast, and accessible financial services aligned with their needs. I want to thank Ria Money Transfer for this title and the maib team for their ongoing dedication to providing our customers with high-quality services.”
The recognition granted by Ria Money Transfer further reinforces maib’s position as a leader in the banking sector in Moldova, demonstrating its ability to innovate and provide reliable financial solutions that meet the needs of its customers.
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About Ria Money Transfer

Ria Money Transfer is one of the largest international money transfer service providers. With operations in over 180 countries, Ria initiates transfers through an extensive network of agencies and its locations, offering fast and secure solutions for international money transfers.
About maib
Maib is the largest bank in Moldova, with a share of 37.9% of loans of the entire banking system at the end of 4Q 2024. The Bank is of systemic importance to the country, it serves almost a third of the population and is one of the largest private employers in Moldova, with a workforce of over 2,400 people.
Since 2018, maib’s largest shareholder is a consortium, which includes the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Invalda INVL, a leading asset management group in the Baltic States, and Horizon Capital, a private investment fund focused on emerging markets.

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