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We now live in exceptional times all over the world and we think more than ever of our homes and families. How can we better support our loved ones, protect them, and keep them close to us, regardless of the distances? The Romanian expats who live and work in the UK teach us every day how powerful the family bonds are:

“I met so many wonderful Romanians over the years, and I was so impressed with their generosity and compassion for their families back home. I admire these hardworking and dedicated people, who would visit our branch in London every Friday evening, on their salary day, come rain or shine, and send money home.

I still have this memorable image of one of the loyal Romanian customers, Vasile from Botoșani. He would keep only a small amount of money for his essential expenses, and send the rest of his earnings to his wife and three children back home. Always smiling to our staff, always having a good word for us. I still hear his husky voice: ‘Each bird loves its nest’, he used to say with pride, after each transfer. His weekly visit was so special  – just like a return to our roots. It always made me think about my own family, back home in Latvia. In that particular moment, I felt that Vasile, the Romanian builder, could be any of us.

People like Vasile are the reason behind Opal Transfer. We are a company 100% created by and for expats who move things forward for a better future. We are strongly motivated by our families that nurture our dreams and ambitions. Thanks to people like Vasile, Opal Transfer found its deepest mission: to bring expats’ families together and support a better future for them all. Our financial services answer people’s natural need to keep families together, beyond borders, in the same nest.” – Gita Petkevica, Opal Transfer founder

At Opal Transfer, we value Romanians’ great spirit of self-sacrifice and their endless love for the family. We make sure that Romanians’ transfers are as easy, fast, and safe as possible. So that the Romanian family’s nest is always safe and comfortable.

Here are three wonderful lessons that the Romanians have taught us over time, at Opal Transfer: click to read. 

Need help with your money transfer? Just call us today and let us know: we are hardworking expats just like you and we speak Romanian.