Customers of Ecobank Nigeria, a member of Africa’s leading pan-African banking group, have been assured of uninterrupted access to banking services throughout the year-end holiday period.
They can continue to carry out their financial transactions via the lender’s secure and robust digital platforms.
Ecobank also urged customers to remain vigilant against fraud and scams during the festive season, as fraudsters are looking to pounce on any gap.
“Before you wrap up the year, tighten your security. December brings online sales, travel, and year-end distractions—this is exactly when scammers are most active.
“From fake festive deals to cloned merchant sites and suspicious messages, staying vigilant helps keep your money safe,” the Head of Products & Analytics, Consumer & Commercial Banking at Ecobank Nigeria, Mr Victor Yalokwu, said in a statement.
He advised customers to shop only on trusted websites, never share their PINs, passwords, or one-time passwords (OTPs), avoid banking on public Wi-Fi networks, be cautious of urgent or emotionally charged messages, and regularly review their account activity.
He also disclosed that the bank’s digital channels — including Ecobank Cards, the Ecobank Mobile App, USSD *326#, Ecobank Online, OmniPlus, Omnilite, EcobankPay, RapidTransfer, ATMs, PoS terminals, and over 35,000 Ecobank Xpress Point (agency banking) locations nationwide — will remain fully available to support customers throughout the yuletide and year-end holiday period.
He noted that customers will continue to enjoy a wide range of services during the period, including local and international funds transfers, bill payments and airtime top-ups, merchant and QR payments, balance inquiries and account statements, as well as cardless cash withdrawals via ATMs.
According to Mr Yalokwu, “Ecobank encourages customers to leverage these digital solutions for safe, fast, and efficient banking, especially during the festive season when convenience and reliability are essential. While physical branch operations may be subject to adjusted working hours in line with public holidays, customers can be assured that Ecobank’s digital platforms are designed to deliver uninterrupted service and enhanced security at all times.
“Ecobank remains committed to providing innovative financial solutions and exceptional customer service, and we wish all our customers a joyful festive season and a prosperous New Year.”