Access Bank Launches Revolutionary Offline Banking Platform, 901 Connect

Access Bank Plc, a pioneering institution in Nigeria's financial sector, has introduced its groundbreaking offline banking platform, www.901.ng, to offer customers an additional digital channel for managing and conducting daily transactions seamlessly.

This innovative solution aims to redefine convenience and security in banking, ensuring uninterrupted access to financial services even in the absence of internet connectivity.

During a media round table chat at the bank's headquarters, Victor Etuokwu, Deputy Managing Director of Access Bank, highlighted the significance of the platform. "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," he stated.

Njideka Esomeju, Group Head of Consumer Banking at Access Bank, emphasized that the platform reaffirms the bank's core value of innovation and sets a new standard for accessibility and security in the banking industry. "As part of its ongoing commitment to excellence, Access Bank will continue to evolve its offerings to meet the evolving needs of its diverse customer base," she added.

The offline banking platform, www.901.ng, boasts several key features, including a simple way to send money, buy airtime, and pay bills without incurring extra fees or hidden charges. Notably, it requires no internet subscription or session fees, ensuring accessibility for all customers.

Oluremi Gabriel, Head of Digital Channels at Access Bank, highlighted the uniqueness of the platform: "What we have today is a first-of-its-kind, and what it does is allow customers to do their basic banking 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."

Access Bank remains committed to providing innovative and customer-centric financial solutions, focusing on digital transformation and community engagement to redefine the banking experience for its customers.