Polaris Bank wins double honours at BAFI awards for digital banking, MSME support
Stanley Ihedigbo
Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its leadership in Nigeria’s digital banking space, winning two prestigious awards at the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Awards (BAFI Awards).
The bank’s VULTe platform was named “Digital Bank of the Year” for the fourth consecutive year, while also earning “Best Bank for MSMEs of the Year” for the third consecutive year.
The BAFI Awards recognized Polaris Bank’s exceptional performance in digital banking, citing strengths in strategy, user engagement, platform functionality, and security.
Managing Director/CEO, Polaris Bank,Mr. Kayode Lawal, attributed the awards to Polaris Bank’s commitment to user-friendly digital banking.
He pointed out that Polaris Bank has seen tremendous market gain in digital transactions and lending with digital lending totaling more than N10 billion in the first eight months of this year, on course to surpass the N12.8 billion recorded for the whole of 2023.
He said the bank understands the importance of user-experience in online transactions and thus prioritises convenience and safety, with sustained investments in bespoke technologies.
“We are honoured to receive this prestigious award, recognising our commitment to the digital banking ecosystem. We understand clearly that this consecutive vote of confidence on our capability is a responsibility, and we are doing everything to remain on the cutting-edge of technology and services.
“We are sure ongoing strategic initiatives will not only sustain our leadership in digital banking and supports for real sector, but also deliver sustainable growth that will firmly entrench our digital leadership across the financial services industry,” Lawal said.
He commended the organisers of the BAFI Awards, BusinessDay, for their commitment to empirical process.
A full digital bank that provides fast, convenient, and reliable solutions to banking needs; some of VULTe’s unique features include: QR payments, end-to-end account opening, instant loan request, debit card request, issuance, and activation, without the customers leaving the comfort of their homes, offices or wherever they may be.
The platform does not just cater to Polaris Bank’s customers alone, but non-customers alike who can also download and enjoy banking services on VULTe.
Another key feature is VULTe’s API Banking, which allows merchants and businesses to integrate VULTe with other business critical systems, enabling a portfolio of services including risk assessment, bank statement requests, lien accounts, direct debits and more.
With its all-in-one solution, VULTe not only caters to individual customers but also SMEs, high net worth and retail customers. It takes few minutes to access collateral-free personal and business loans that enables individuals and enterprises of customers.
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