Airtel Nigeria on Thursday said it has partnered Access Bank to introduce the ‘Smart Savers’ initiative, aimed at deepening financial access in the country.
In a statement in Lagos, the company said initiative would enable Airtel customers open bank accounts directly from their mobile phones, without the bureaucracy and complexities of traditional banking.
It said that the initiative would provide all Airtel subscribers the opportunity to open a savings account, for customers who sign up.
The statement said that with the Smart Savers initiative, customers could enjoy real-time mobile banking services, such as funds transfer to accounts in Access Bank and other Nigerian banks’ accounts.
It added that the initiative would allow customers make quick airtime purchases, pay bills, view account statements/ account balance enquiry and much more.
”In addition to providing customers a convenient platform through which payments of products and services can be made, the Smart Savers account allows Airtel subscribers save towards a target goal.
”The Smart Savers initiative is designed to enable Airtel subscribers conveniently open and operate a savings account from the convenience of a mobile device.
”This is a way of leveraging the evolution of technology to bring fast and convenient financial services closer to Nigerians of all socio-economic classes”.
”This initiative further re-iterates the Bank’s commitment to Financial Inclusion and promotes the ongoing cashless policy campaign of the CBN,” the statement quoted Mr Victor Etuokwu, the Executive Director, Personal Banking, Access Bank as saying.
It also quoted the Chief Commercial Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Mr Ahmad Mokhles, to have said that Airtel was committed to providing innovative services that would empower and enrich the lives of its customers.
According to the statement, the initiative is in line with Airtel’s vision of connecting Nigerians to their dreams.
”Airtel Nigeria is pleased to partner with Access bank on this exciting and innovative Smart Savers Initiative.
”Indeed, this is an important step in offering innovative, relevant, simple and practical solution that will improve banking experience for telecoms consumers,” it said.
Customers are encouraged to save a minimum of N10,000 monthly in their Smart Savers account to qualify for the grand prize of a Hyundai i10 and other consolation prizes.
To open a Smart Savers account, customers are advised to simply dial *903# from their Airtel lines.
