Access Bank Plc, a prominent institution in Nigeria’s financial sector, has introduced its offline banking platform, www.901.ng, designed to offer customers an additional digital channel for uninterrupted daily transactions.
This new solution aims to enhance convenience and security in banking by ensuring access to financial services even without internet connectivity.
Victor Etuokwu, Deputy Managing Director of Access Bank, stated during a media roundtable at the bank’s head office: “In today’s fast-paced digital age, connectivity is often taken for granted. However, millions of individuals worldwide still face challenges accessing online banking services due to various reasons such as poor internet infrastructure, remote locations or security concerns. Recognizing this gap, Access Bank has developed this solution to empower our customers to bank securely, anytime, anywhere, irrespective of internet availability.”
Etuokwu emphasized the bank’s commitment to leveraging technology to improve the banking experience: “With the introduction of our offline banking platform www.901.ng, we are breaking barriers and empowering individuals and businesses to manage their finances with confidence, even in offline environments.”
Njideka Esomeju, Group Head of Consumer Banking at Access Bank, reiterated these sentiments: “Access Bank’s offline banking platform www.901.ng reaffirms one of the bank’s core values – Innovation and sets a new standard for accessibility and security in the banking industry.” She added that key features include simple money transfers, airtime purchases, bill payments without extra fees or hidden charges—all achievable without an internet subscription or session fees.
Oluremi Gabriel, Head of Digital Channels at Access Bank, described the platform as “a first-of-its-kind,” highlighting its capability to facilitate basic banking tasks with or without data. “This innovation is driven by data as we know what customers want to do and we have made it very easy and available to our customers especially when they run out of data,” Gabriel noted.
Access Bank remains committed to providing innovative and customer-centric financial solutions while focusing on digital transformation and community engagement.
