First Bank unveils features on mobile banking

As part of its effort to boost convenience and ease of banking as well as enhance customers’ digital banking experience, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has unveiled a set of enhanced features in its integrated lifestyle mobile banking app, FirstMobile.

The mobile banking app which is secure and easy to use, allows customers to carry out banking transactions on the go from their mobile phones.

According to the bank, First Bank customers can now conveniently carry out transactions without the use of token to a maximum daily limit of N150,000.00 on the enhanced app using a user-defined transaction pin which is an extra security feature.

With this, FBN added that its customers can also change transaction PIN, reset, synchronize token, and change their log in pin – mPIN on the technology. The new feature also allows Users share their experience on the app with friends and family via Facebook and Twitter using the Share this app menu.

With the smartphone app, customers can enjoy real-time mobile banking services such as domestic funds transfer from self-owned accounts to other FirstBank accounts and other bank accounts; as well as make quick airtime purchase for self and others on all mobile networks; bills payments; cheque services including confirm cheque and stop cheque, flight booking; and quick account services such as account balance inquiry, statement view and much more.

A statement from the Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, FBN, Mrs. Folake Ani-Mumuney quoted the Head, Digital Banking at FirstBank, Mrs. Folasade Femi-Lawal, as saying the Bank will continue to leverage evolving technologies in bringing secure, fast and convenient financial services closer to Nigerians, in line with the bank’s digital banking strategy.

Today, we are delighted that we have been able to deliver an app that supports the consumer lifestyle by providing users with an instant suite of financial options on their mobile devices in a convenient and highly secure environment. By enabling people to use their mobile phones as a tool for carrying out financial transactions and accessing lifestyle content, FirstBank is delivering long-term benefits for both our customers and the Nigerian economy as we continue to put our customers first,” she further explained.