It’s the middle of summer and the last thing you want to think about is school in September. But, if you’re heading out of town for university, it’s a good bet you’re already getting ready to leave home.
There’s a lot you can do in advance — buying books, new clothes – maybe a new phone or laptop. There are other things you can’t prepare for, like when you’re in a tight spot and need some quick cash from the ‘rents.
That’s where Zoompass comes in. While a lot of people use the service to transfer money between friends in the same city, but you should know that you can also send, receive, and request cash anywhere in the world.
Here’s a scenario you’ll most definitely encounter: It’s late. You’ve just got back from an evening on the town and you’re in desperate need of a pizza. But your pockets are empty and, unfortunately, your bank account is too. So you send a money request to your mom’s phone — hopefully you’re in a school on the other side of the world so you’re not waking her up — and ask if she can transfer $20 from her Zoompass account to yours. With a simple press of a button on almost any mobile phone, the money appears in your account and you’re in business. Use your pre-paid Zoompass MasterCard to pay for the eats.
You can also use the group money request to ask all your family members for money. This is useful when you and your siblings want to buy your parents an anniversary gift, but you’re all in different locations during the summer.
Let’s say you’re planning a surprise shindig, but have to pay the party bills before you all gather in one place. Send a group money request to your brother and sister and get them to transfer cash from their Zoompass account to yours. Then you can use your Zoompass card to pay the bill or transfer that money into your bank account, take it out and pay the caterer.
So, before you head to school in September, or embark on your summer vacation, make sure you set up a Zoompass account. It helps if you get your parents to set one up too! Your parents will love hearing from you. Trust me.
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07.21.2010
