Ecobank has launched its Mobile App, an
instant and convenient way of banking via the mobile phone. It is the
first unified app delivered by any institution for use in 33 countries,
the bank said.
Group CEO, Ecobank Group, Mr. Ade
Ayeyemi, unveiled the new product at a huge launch in Lagos at the
weekend. The event had in attendance customers, students, professional
workers, traders and transporters. Board members, shareholders, Ecobank
staff and the media also attended.
Ecobank Mobile App uniquely leverages the power of digital to deliver real convenience to customers, the bank explained.
The Mobile App gives Ecobank the scale
and capacity to achieve its 100 million customer ambition in a
profitable and sustainable way, it added.
Continuing, Ayeyemi said: “The Ecobank
Mobile App opens up opportunities for customers by allowing them to
shop, transact and do business without cash. At scale, this will be
transformational for Africa. Through its purchasing power and Ecobank’s
partnerships with Visa and Mastercard, the Ecobank Mobile App will be an
accepted means of payment. With its removal of barriers to entry and
affordable price points, the Ecobank Mobile App will empower the
consumer to be on the move.”
On his part, Ecobank’s Group Executive,
Consumer Banking, Patrick Akinwuntan said: “This launch fulfils our
promise of creating relevant solutions for consumers. With the Ecobank
Mobile App, Ecobank customers can make and receive instant payments
across 33 African countries. They can also pay in store with their
mobile phones. This is genuine convenience delivered to our consumers.”
At the launch, Akinwuntan demonstrated how to make a payment, how to send and receive money to merchants using Ecobank Masterpass QR technology. He also showed that opening an XpressAccount was an instant and easy transaction.
At the launch, Akinwuntan demonstrated how to make a payment, how to send and receive money to merchants using Ecobank Masterpass QR technology. He also showed that opening an XpressAccount was an instant and easy transaction.
Also, Ecobank Nigeria’s Managing
Director, Charles Kie said: “Nigeria is a leading hub for
entrepreneurship and technology for Ecobank, so this is why we chose
Lagos to launch the Ecobank Mobile App. This new product will allow
customers in Nigeria to grow their businesses by giving them a
convenient and secure way of banking.”
The new platform reduces the need to carry cash. It gives customers the opportunity to deposit money through a mobile transfer.
by Nume Ekeghe /Thisday
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