FirstBank of Nigeria Limited in a partnership agreement with World Remit has launched digital Money transfer services in Nigeria.

Mr. Gbenga Shobo, Deputy Managing Director, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, said; “Over the years, FirstBank has taken the lead in providing relevant e-payment options for its customers. FirstBank pioneered the Western Union Money Transfer in 1996, Transfast Money Transfer, MoneyGram, Ria, PayPal, Pay Attitude “and now we are partnering with WorldRemit.”

“The bank has extended its frontiers to WorldRemit in order to leverage the wide e-platform capabilities it offers to further ease the money transfer process for their numerous customers across the globe who seek new and easier payment transaction options regularly.

“WorldRemit’s mobile-first, digital model complements the bank’s digital strategy to drive convenient banking transactions from the comfort of homes and offices using the FirstMobile and FirstOnline banking platforms.”

 “People from some of the 50 countries across the world where WorldRemit operates can now send money directly from their mobile phones into FirstBank accounts in Nigeria without visiting brick and mortar agent locations; and this is the first of its kind in money transfer business in our country.”

“It is worthy of note that this service is available to senders in 50 countries and over 145 destinations across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and the Americas. At FirstBank, we are excited at this partnership. Our brand promise is to always deliver the ultimate ‘gold standard’ of value and excellence; and this collaboration with WorldRemit is one of the many ways we provide value to our customers as we continue to devise innovative ways to provide convenience and ease of banking for them.”