Stanchart Launches Enhanced Digital Banking Platform

Pedzani Tafa
Pedzani Tafa

In its effort to move into digital banking, Standard Chartered Bank has launched a mobile banking application (app) ‘SC Mobile’, which will allow clients to bank at their own convenience.

This platform, which has already been launched in about eight of its African markets, is expected to give its clientele a consistent global-standard experience across multiple devices. The SC Mobile app, which will start functioning next month includes an online banking revamp, enhanced user experience with improved navigation and user-friendly interface on the bank’s website. Speaking during the launch, the bank’s head of Retail Banking, Pedzani Tafa said that mobile banking has massive demand in Africa and through the launch of the app, they want the bank to meet its clients’ needs and extend the ease of banking.

“The launch of our new mobile and online banking reinforces our commitment of bringing industry leading digital banking to our clients here and improving the client experience,” she said.

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