Modupe Gbadeyanka
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
An innovative offline banking platform, www.901.ng, aimed to provide customers an additional digital channel to manage and carry out uninterrupted daily transactions has been introduced by Access Bank Plc.
The Group Head of Consumer Banking at Access Bank, Ms Njideka Esomeju, while briefing journalists on the product, said the offline banking platform reaffirms one of the bank’s core values – Innovation and sets a new standard for accessibility and security in the banking industry.
She said some of the key feature of this offline banking platform include a simple way to send money, buy airtime, and pay bills whilst incurring no extra fees or hidden charges, no internet subscription required and no session fees.
Also, the Head of Digital Channels at Access Bank, Oluremi Gabriel, said, “What we have today is a first-of-its-kind, and what it does is allow customers to do their basic banking with or without data.
“This innovation is driven by data as we know what customers want to do and we have made it very easy and available to our customers especially when they run out of data.”
On his part, the Deputy Managing Director of Access Bank, Mr Victor Etuokwu, said, “In today’s fast-paced digital age, connectivity is often taken for granted.
“However, millions of individuals worldwide still face challenges accessing online banking services due to various reasons such as poor internet infrastructure, remote locations or security concerns.
“Recognizing this gap, Access Bank has developed this solution to empower our customers to bank securely, anytime, anywhere, irrespective of internet availability.
“We are committed to leveraging technology to enhance the banking experience for all our customers. With the introduction of our offline banking platform, we are breaking barriers and empowering individuals and businesses to manage their finances with confidence, even in offline environments.”
