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Ecobank unveils virtual card for online payments

Ecobank Nigeria

Ecobank unveils virtual card for online payments – Ecobank has launched the virtual card, a digital payment solution for safe online payments, integrated into its digital banking channel, Ecobank Mobile.

The Ecobank Virtual Card was rolled out in the recently released version of the award winning Ecobank Mobile app which is available for downloading at the Google Play and App Stores.

Ecobank’s current, savings and Xpress account holders who are onboarded on the Ecobank Mobile app can access a virtual card for their online payment needs.

“The Ecobank Virtual Card is a safe and secure way to make online payments without having to use your plastic debit, prepaid or credit card,” said Korede Demola-Adeniyi, Head, Consumer Bank, Ecobank Nigeria.

She noted: “Customers may use it for their online shopping needs, share or create gift cards for loved ones who can benefit from this innovative form of payment.

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‘’The Ecobank Virtual Card is stored on the mobile banking profile of each Ecobank customer who requests one. Access to the card is password protected and encrypted for user safety. Deleting or blocking a virtual card is very easy and can be done so at the touch of a button when logged into the Ecobank Mobile App.”

According to Mrs. Demola-Adeniyi, “the Ecobank virtual card supports recurrent payments and can easily be used for Apple Music, Netflix or other online subscriptions.

‘’The Ecobank Virtual Card is prepaid and users simply fund each card with the amount they would like to spend online or gift someone else. This gives the cardholder the flexibility and control over spending.

‘’Users also receive an SMS and email notification for every transaction done which enables easy tracking of transactions.”

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