Ecobank
has launched the Ecobank 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.
Group
CEO, Ade Ayeyemi unveiled the new App at a large product launch in Lagos, which
brought together a wide range of customers, including students, various
professionals, traders and transporters.
Ecobank
board members, shareholders, staff and media were also present at the event.
The
Ecobank Mobile App uniquely leverages the power of digital to deliver real
convenience to customers. The App gives Ecobank the scale and capacity to
achieve its target of attaining 100 million customers in a profitable and
sustainable way.
The
new App enables customers to open a new digital account with no more than a few
clicks, with no paper references.
Ade
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.”
Ecobank’s
Group Executive for Consumer Banking, Patrick Akinwuntan, said: “This product
launch fulfils our promise to create relevant solutions for consumers.
With
the Ecobank Mobile App, Ecobank customers can now make and receive instant
payments across 33 African countries on their mobile devices. They can also pay
in-store with their mobile phones. This is genuine convenience delivered to our
consumers.”
At
the launch, Mr. Akinwuntan demonstrated how to make a payment, how to send
funds, and how to receive money from merchants using Ecobank Masterpass QR
technology. He also showed that opening an XpressAccount was an instant and
easy transaction.
Ecobank
Nigeria’s Managing Director, Charles Kié, said: “Nigeria is a leading hub for
entrepreneurship and technology for Ecobank. This is why we chose Lagos as the
venue to launch the Ecobank Mobile App.
This
new product will allow customers in Nigeria and other affiliates across our
vast network, to grow their businesses by giving them a convenient and secure
way of banking.”
The
innovative new platform reduces the need to carry cash. It gives customers the
opportunity to deposit money through a mobile transfer. Source: Ghana| Myjoyonline.com
