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Thursday 5 June 2014

SKYE BANK SET TO BOOST CASHLESS POLICY WITH NEW SOLUTION


Determined to support the cashless initiative of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to a successful end, Skye Bank has introduced a new banking solution that will give customers easy access to all its operations.
The direct banking solution is called  ‘SkyePLus’ and  was unveiled during the bank's 8th Annual General Meeting held in Lagos recently.
The solution allows customers to carry out a wide range of banking services in the most secured and faster means.
Giving reasons for introducing the new solution, Chairman of the bank, Mr. Olatunde Ayeni, said the bank had remained ahead in the area of deploying the right technology for its customers, and would continue to do so in order to address customers' needs.
“Technology is driving banking activities worldwide and Skye Bank will continue to come up with new technologies that will enhance customer experience. It is our desire to deploy new technology solutions that will give customers easy access to our banking operations and at the same time, grow the Nigerian economy," Ayeni said.
He explained that the bank had been consistent in its vision to deploy new solutions that will make banking activities a lot more easier for its customers, noting that it took the bank about 18 months to develop and complete   SkyePlus.
“We will continue to make our customers enjoy the best form of banking activities through our innovative technology that is geared towards convenience and efficiency,” he said.
Also speaking about the product, Chief Executive Officer designate of Skye Bank, Mr. Thymothy Oguntayo, said the deployment of the new banking solution was informed by the need to assure customers of flexible and more convenient banking solutions, through the use of Short Message Service (SMS), Internet banking and  mobile applications.
Listing the features and services of SkyePlus, Oguntayo said the new banking solution would allow customers to check their balance and manage their account, set up standing order instructions and direct debits, transfer money, pay bills to people instantly, request for a new chec kbook, use Automated Teller Machine (ATM) card or bank draft, stop lost or stolen cheque, as well as switching on text alerts to keep track of their accounts while on the move.
He  explained that in terms of security, the bank has deployed top security measured called ‘SkyeSecure’ to enhance the security of the platform.
“We are fully aware of the fears which most bank customers have today, especially with the growing rate of cyber crimes and all forms of online frauds. This is why we have partnered a global security firm to deploy SkyeSecure on our banking platform,” Oguntayo said.
He added that the bank has commenced the compliance process of attaining the PCIDSS global security standard, in conformity with the directive of CBN that all banks must be PCIDSS complaint.

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