Speaking at the launch at GTBank headquarters in Lagos, Managing
Director, Mr. Segun Agbaje described GTEasySavers product as unique, expressing
his excitement.
“Today is the first bank account you have to open without going
into banking hall to accomplish. It took us two years to get this partnership
off the ground,” he declared.
He also explained why GTEasySavers took almost 24 months to
accomplish, saying its because of regulatory issues which both companies wanted
to ensure compliance before commencement commercially.
Agbaje assured that GTEasySavers account operates like a regular
bank account and is in line with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s financial
inclusion strategy for the country. Transaction limits on the account is pegged
at CBN’s Tier 1 KYC status limits of N20,000 for single deposits and maximum
cumulative of N200,000 account balance at any point in time.
On his part, the managing director, Etisalat Nigeria, Mr.
Matthew Willsher said the launch is a great moment, adding they were driven by
the passion exhibited by the two companies reputed for breakthroughs.
Stressing that Etisalat is going to continue this partnership,
adding, “we believe there will be room for more partnership.”
He pointed out that this is a new chapter in the continuing
growth of the banking industry made possible through GTEasySavers by GTBank and
Etisalat Nigeria.
“Enabling account opening via an Etisalat phone will make it
more convenient for individuals to carry out transactions using the
transformative power of the banking system. Etisalat currently has the highest
quality network in Nigeria and our partnership with GTBank is designed to add
value to the lives of our customers and make banking more accessible,” he said.
Etisalat, Willsher said, would continue to offer innovative
products and services in fulfillment of the promise made to Nigerians over six
years ago the telco commenced operations in the country.
“The partnership will also begin a journey for unbanked
customers from our over 22 million subscriber base," he said.
Head, eBusiness at GTBank, Mr. Bolaji Lawal said that
GTEasySavers is a savings account that is easy to open and operate, which has
been designed to enable under-banked and unbanked individuals achieve their
financial goals while operating a regular bank account via their mobile phones.
This strategic alliance, he said, would enhance the service
delivery of both brands and offer customers unparalleled lifestyle and loyalty
benefits.
For Director, Products at Etisalat, Mr. Lucas Dada, registered
subscribers of Etisalat network could conveniently open a GTEasySavers account
by simply dialing a USSD short code – “737*0#” via their mobile phones, and a
ten digit GTBank account number is sent via SMS immediately. Funding of the
account can be done by cash deposits at Etisalat Experience Centers and GTBank
branches; electronic transfers from other bank accounts; Cash Deposit ATMs at
GTBank branches and GT Express Agent locations.
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Pix: L-R:Chief Executive Officer, Etisalat Nigeria, Matthew Willsher; Managing Director, Guarantee Trust Bank GTB , Segun Agbaje; and Chief Marketing Officer, Etisalat Nigeria, Angelone Francesco at the launch of “GTEasySavers” powered by Etisalat and GTBank which held at Guarantee Trust Bank Headquarters on Tuesday, 26th May 2015
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