Travelex Global Business Payments Scoops Three Award Nominations

LONDON, May 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelex Global Business Payments, the cross-border payments specialist, is proud to announce that it has been nominated for three prestigious Customer Service Awards in the UK.

A successful year has brought about two nominations in the British Excellence in Sales and Marketing Awards (BESMA). Organised by the Institute of Sales & Marketing Management, Travelex Global Business Payments' UK Customer Service Team is a finalist for the coveted Customer Service Team of the Year Award. The team was nominated for its outstanding and ongoing dedication to exceptional service.

A Senior Account Manager at Travelex Global Business Payments has also been shortlisted for the BESMA's Account Manager of the Year Award. An award winning employee, Chris Kells holds one of the highest customer retention rates company-wide and in 2008 won an internal Global Achiever award.

Travelex Global Business Payments' Customer Service Team also attracted a further nomination for the UK Customer Experience of the Year - Financial Services and Banking at the UK Customer Experience Awards 2011. Travelex Global Business Payments has been nominated for its 'Every Customer Counts' campaign.

To receive nominations in such prestigious categories, Travelex Global Business Payments has worked hard to evaluate every aspect of the Customer Journey to further enhance all processes. Last year, 92% of Travelex's customers around the world rated their service as 'outstanding'.

Neil Graham, UK Managing Director at Travelex Global Business Payments, comments: "It is an honour to be recognised in each of these categories. We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service at Travelex Global Business Payments and the ethos that 'Every Customer Counts' sits right at the heart of our business operations.

"A team effort across all departments is critical in supporting customers at every aspect of their journey and whilst problems might arise, we believe that it is how you respond to these problems that sets you apart as a Customer Champion."

About Travelex Global Business Payments:

Travelex Global Business Payments is a global foreign exchange specialist providing the payment and receipt of domestic and international funds for businesses of all sizes. For more than 30 years, Travelex Global Business Payments has provided clients with sophisticated market knowledge, leading edge technologies and practical and innovative solutions tailored to individual requirements. Every year, Travelex Global Business Payments processes payments around the world over 35,000 businesses to 1 million beneficiaries. Visit http://www.travelexbusiness.com for more information.

Travelex Global Business Payments Limited is authorised by the Financial Services Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2009 (Ref no: 536611) for the provision of payment services and is also a registered MSB with HM Revenue & Customs (Reg no: 12122416).

     
    For further information or interviews, please contact:

    Jessica Buttress T: +44(0)20-8415-4204
    Travelex Global Business Payments E: jessica.buttress@travelex.com

    Emma Kane/Alicia Jennings T: +44(0)20-7566-6700
    Redleaf Polhill E: tgbp@redleafpr.com

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