Keystone Bank introduces first ‘cheque deposit’ in mobile app

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Keystone Bank Limited has introduced a new feature in its mobile banking application for cheque deposit, Punchng report

It described the feature as another first from the bank and in the Nigerian banking sector, saying it would enable customers to pay cheques into their accounts at their convenience through their mobile phones even with zero data.

The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Keystone Bank Limited, Dr Obeahon Ohiwerei, was quoted in a statement as saying that new feature was in demonstration of the bank’s commitment to the continuous delivery of superior and innovative banking solutions to its customers.

He said, “The Keystone Bank brand is built on meeting and exceeding customer expectations by providing simple and convenient banking services at all times. With the new cheque deposit feature, you have one less reason to make that trip to the bank.

“In our fast-paced and evolving digital world, service literally has to be at the speed of thought; the rules of engagement are changing so fast that customer expectations are as diverse as our lifestyles and choices.

“It is no longer a question of stepping out to the bank but about the convergence of innovative services, digital technology and Omni-channel platforms coming to us at breakneck speed.”

Ohiwerei added, “Mobile banking is not entirely new in the industry, but there is no end to innovation in delivering customer convenience; at Keystone Bank, that is what sets us apart and that shall continue to be our strength.

“We are determined to be your preferred bank, dependable, responsive and always within reach.”

According to the statement, other features of the mobile app are zero data banking (which enables customers enjoy banking services on their mobile phones without data); easy account opening; convenient self- booking and liquidation of fixed deposits; an expanded list of bills-payment options, and easy activation of standing instructions and recurrent future payments.