Media Release
Webjet To Launch "Web Ex" Online Foriegn Currency Exchange Service
22nd May 2001
WEBJET Australia's leading internet travel specialist, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Global Foreign Exchange retailer Travelex, to distribute foreign currency services including Travellers cheques, cash and currency drafts.
"It is a very exciting product that fits perfectly with our internet travel distribution strategy. We currently offer online airfares and online travel insurance, and the introduction of online foreign exchange is the perfect complimentary service" says Webjet Business Development Manager Dean Maidment".
The new service expected to be launched in June, will enable consumers to research and track currency rates, order and pay for their foreign currency via the Webjet website. Fulfilment will be via carried out by Travelex retail outlets located in major airports around Australia.