Stanbic launches Toro loan
Monday, March 06, 2023 | 4810 Views |
Supportive: Motshegare says the bank's vision is to create value for its clients and communities by providing access to digital financial services
In a statement last Tuesday, bank officials said the innovation, known as Toro Loan, was a first for Botswana and part of moving towards a more digitised future as banking trends and customer needs demand greater agility and innovation.
Digital lending works the same way as a traditional lending approach, but with more convenience, the officials said.
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