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International Money Transfers System Leader

Leader System is a company based in Russia. The full title of the company is International Money Transfers System Leader (Система «Международные денежные переводы Лидер»). The company is headquartered in Moscow, Russia.2 It was founded in 2003.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2003Founded1
  • Industryfinancial services1
  • HeadquartersMoscow1
  • Websitewww.leadermt.com
  • Legal formjoint-stock company1

Leader System is a company based in Russia. The full title of the company is International Money Transfers System Leader (Система «Международные денежные переводы Лидер»). The company is headquartered in Moscow, Russia.2

The story

The International Money Transfers System Leader is an international operator of person-to-person money transfers. The Leader System was founded in April 2003. It provides money transferring services to persons without opening an account. Also it accepts payments for the services of various providers. There are over 130 000 locations in 130 countries worldwide in the geography of the Leader System. There are over 1000 service providers in Russia and CIS whose services the System Clients can pay for.

From Wikipedia’s article on International Money Transfers System Leader, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Products and brands

Operations

Leader System is among the top five funds transferring in Russia and CIS operators. The organizer of the Leader System is The Non-bank Credit Organization Joint Stock Company “Leader” (NCO JSC Leader, Moscow, Russia, Central Bank of Russian Federation license number 3304-K). Turnover of The Leader System is US$1.78 billion in 2009, US$2.3 billion in 2010 and US$1.15 billion within the first 6 months of 2011.

Services

Sending and receiving money transfers is the core of company’s services. The transfer is not strictly refer to a concrete bank-recipient, which means the transfer can be given out at any location in the receipt country. In order to forward money a Sender-Client presents funds at any Leader System location for transfer service, receives the Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) from an operator and transmits it to the recipient. The natural person, a recipient, can come to any location, presenting the MTSN and a photo ID. The data proves correct, the operator gives out the money. The transfer is delivered instantly, taking 2–3 minutes. Besides paying out cash, a sum can be transferred to the Client’s bank account of the recipient. The Sender can monitor the transfer status online at the System website.

Mobile transfers

Service is available in Russia only. A Client can forward funds from his account at any of the three mobile operators – Beeline, Megafon or Smarts.

Transfer Fees

Fees differ based on originating and receiver countries and type of transfer.

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LEADER-Bonus

All Leader System Client Card holders participate in Leader-Bonus loyalty program.

Terminal processing

Banks or agents connected to terminal processing of Leader System can accept payments for various providers. The leading mobile operators, internet and communal service providers, state institutions, travel agencies and airlines, as well as many others, are among them.

From Wikipedia’s article on International Money Transfers System Leader, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Timeline

  1. 2003Founded Founded1