Banking Wema goes easy with *945#

Wema Bank Plc has recently launched an "easy-banking" platform  with the code *945# to keep up with the paste of providing mobile banking solutions on-the-go to its customers who are but to stay compliance in a world being driven by digital technology.

The disclosure was contain in a press statement the bank made available to Nigerian NewsDirect to officially announce the launch of its special Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) banking platform *945#.

Whilst revealing that it upgraded its former USSD code to provide additional features for customers' benefit, the bank defines USSD as "A GSM communication technology that sends text messages between mobile phones and network platforms."

Briefing attendees at the launch, Wema's Head of e-Business, Mr. Dele Adeyinka maintained that the introduction of the latest 945 USSD code has added to the lender's long list of value propositions to the general public.

Adeyinka, who expressed that Wema bank's  family would be excited about the new development, stated 945 USSD platform will enable customers and non-customers alike gain easy and simple access to banking solutions 24/7.

He said, “Everyone can access the simple banking solutions provided by *945#,” adding also that “*945# provides services like airtime top-up, account opening, money transfer, cash-on-the-go, payment of bills, and balance enquiry.”

The new mobile application Adeyinka shared comes with a reward as both new and existing Wema account holders stand a chance to win lots of prizes by using the code in the days following the launch.

Unveiling the USSD easy-banking code, the bank's  Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Segun Oloketuyi, disclosed that 945 is unique as it was derived from 1945, the year the bank was established.

Oloketuyi said, “Convenient banking has always been in our genes. We have strived in over 7 decades to ensure that our customers receive the best of banking solutions. *945# is our latest avenue to provide excellent service to Nigerians." Maintaining further that "It is safe and convenient."

The MD added, "It aims to promote financial inclusion in the economy as people in the grassroots can now gain access to banking services through the 945 platform.”

Recall that in recent times, Wema had won two (2) ISO awards, and the bank has experienced a flurry of innovative banking solutions which the statement underscored were coming on the heels of the unveiling of a new brand identity, the issuance of a National License by the Central Bank of Nigerian and the opening of new branches in various parts of the country.

The statement added, 945 is a way of life targeted at everyone who wants to live an Easy Life with a Mobile Phone that offers convenient banking at your fingertips. Just dial *945# to get started.

With these quick codes instructions you can enjoy Wema's USSD mobile platform: Open a Wema Bank Account, simply dial *945*1#; for Instant Recharge dial *945*AMOUNT#; for Funds Transfer, dial *945#, for Balance Enquiry dial *945*0#; and foir Change PIN dial *945*00#.