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NIBSS, banks begin campaign on e-payment platforms

By on March 26, 2014

The Nigeria Interbank Settlement Scheme is collaborating with banks in the country to begin an awareness campaign aimed at enlightening the public on the benefits of e-payment platforms.

The NIBSS said the move was meant to encourage the usage and adoption of e-payment platform as payment options.

A statement by the Head, Corporate Communication, NIBSS, Lilian Phido, listed the benefits of e-payment platforms such as point of sale and instant payment platforms as convenience, safety and receipt of instant value.

Phido said e-payment would enable payments for transactions to be made using devices such as Automated Teller Machine cards, mobile phones, laptops, desktops, notebooks and iPads.

The spokesperson said, “These e-payment platforms have become globally acceptable means for financial transactions and encouraged Nigerians to adopt same for their transactions.

“It has asserted that the e-payment platforms are highly convenient, safe and efficient, and with improved infrastructure, transaction values can be received instantly. The improved efficiency of the e-payment platforms enhances greater penetration and accessibility to financial services by the people.”

 

 

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One Comment

  1. shopandmall.com.ng

    March 28, 2014 at 3:01 am

    good one, great step for ecommerce and online shopping in nigeria