First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited has introduced a new proposition called Flexx for
youths aged 16 – 24 years old. The proposition includes a savings
account “Flexx account”, a mobile app, and a debit card. The account is
designed to promote a healthy savings culture and promote the use of
technology in the conduct of banking services.
youths aged 16 – 24 years old. The proposition includes a savings
account “Flexx account”, a mobile app, and a debit card. The account is
designed to promote a healthy savings culture and promote the use of
technology in the conduct of banking services.
The
launch took place in Lagos on November 30, 2015 amid much enthusiasm
and excitement. The launch event also unveiled the FCMB Flexx account
promo, which forms part of the rewards of the account. At the end of the
promo season, one of the account holders will smile home with a Hyundai
Veloster car, while several others will be rewarded with various
fantastic gifts such as smart phones and bursaries. To participate in
the promo, all that a Flexx account holder needs to do is to maintain an
average balance of N10,000 for the six months period of the promo.
launch took place in Lagos on November 30, 2015 amid much enthusiasm
and excitement. The launch event also unveiled the FCMB Flexx account
promo, which forms part of the rewards of the account. At the end of the
promo season, one of the account holders will smile home with a Hyundai
Veloster car, while several others will be rewarded with various
fantastic gifts such as smart phones and bursaries. To participate in
the promo, all that a Flexx account holder needs to do is to maintain an
average balance of N10,000 for the six months period of the promo.
In
attendance at the launch event was Tolulope Balogun, the face of Flexx,
who won last year’s FCMB Challenge in a youth empowerment contest in
fashion and modeling under the auspices of the Dare2Dream project
organised by the Bank in partnership with Kinabuti Fashion House.
attendance at the launch event was Tolulope Balogun, the face of Flexx,
who won last year’s FCMB Challenge in a youth empowerment contest in
fashion and modeling under the auspices of the Dare2Dream project
organised by the Bank in partnership with Kinabuti Fashion House.
The
Flexx account is an interest bearing savings account that enables
youths carry-out all their banking activities in a hassle-free manner
without having to step into the banking hall. The account seeks to bring
maximum convenience by permitting customers to open the account via the
mobile app, online from the FCMB website and at any of the bank’s
branches nationwide.
Flexx account is an interest bearing savings account that enables
youths carry-out all their banking activities in a hassle-free manner
without having to step into the banking hall. The account seeks to bring
maximum convenience by permitting customers to open the account via the
mobile app, online from the FCMB website and at any of the bank’s
branches nationwide.
The
Flexx mobile app, in addition to providing convenient account opening
and banking transactions, will be a channel for peer to peer payments
and communication, information dissemination and provision of exciting
content (such as employment tips, access to skills acquisition
resources, entertainment and recreational information) and special
offers exclusive to users of the app.
Flexx mobile app, in addition to providing convenient account opening
and banking transactions, will be a channel for peer to peer payments
and communication, information dissemination and provision of exciting
content (such as employment tips, access to skills acquisition
resources, entertainment and recreational information) and special
offers exclusive to users of the app.
The
Chief Executive of FCMB, Mr. Ladi Balogun, explained that the launch of
Flexx is as much a statement of substance as it is one of intent. ‘’The
platform we are creating through Flexx will be both a community and a
channel to bring the best of opportunities to our youth. While our
primary objective is to encourage savings and the use of digital
channels in banking, we are doing this in an exciting and highly
rewarding manner to our customers within the target segment’’, he
stated.
Chief Executive of FCMB, Mr. Ladi Balogun, explained that the launch of
Flexx is as much a statement of substance as it is one of intent. ‘’The
platform we are creating through Flexx will be both a community and a
channel to bring the best of opportunities to our youth. While our
primary objective is to encourage savings and the use of digital
channels in banking, we are doing this in an exciting and highly
rewarding manner to our customers within the target segment’’, he
stated.
Speaking
at the launch event, the Divisional Head, Retail Banking of FCMB, Mr.
Olu Akanmu, said that the Flexx account, which is a level 2 KYC
account is simple, easy to open and can be operated with minimal
documentation. He stated that all what is required to open the account
is a passport photograph, School or National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
identity card or any document showing that he/she is enrolled for the
current academic year.
at the launch event, the Divisional Head, Retail Banking of FCMB, Mr.
Olu Akanmu, said that the Flexx account, which is a level 2 KYC
account is simple, easy to open and can be operated with minimal
documentation. He stated that all what is required to open the account
is a passport photograph, School or National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
identity card or any document showing that he/she is enrolled for the
current academic year.
Mr.
Akanmu listed the features of the account to include being zero COT, no
monthly maintenance fee, allows for third party deposit up to the tune
of N50,000. Holders of the Flexx account would also enjoy an array of
benefits. These include issuance of a Flexx branded debit card
and customer reward programmes (promo, bursary award, discounts,
invitation to entrepreneurial and skills development workshops, career
advisory, social media engagements, entertainment etc). Account holders
will also have access to internet banking and a unique mobile app giving
an enhanced experience and unparalleled convenience.
Akanmu listed the features of the account to include being zero COT, no
monthly maintenance fee, allows for third party deposit up to the tune
of N50,000. Holders of the Flexx account would also enjoy an array of
benefits. These include issuance of a Flexx branded debit card
and customer reward programmes (promo, bursary award, discounts,
invitation to entrepreneurial and skills development workshops, career
advisory, social media engagements, entertainment etc). Account holders
will also have access to internet banking and a unique mobile app giving
an enhanced experience and unparalleled convenience.
On
her part, the Group Head, Corporate Communications/Youth & Diaspora
Segment of the Bank, Uchenna Mojekwu, explained that the selection of
Tolulope Balogun as the face of the FCMB Flexx is a demonstration of the
commitment of FCMB to empower youths. “Tolulope is a talented youth who
won last year’s edition of the Dare2Dream project organised in
partnership with Kinabuti. The project is about empowerment which
forms part of our Corporate Social Responsibility pillars with the
mantra, “teach a man how to fish”. Tolulope won the contest and emerged
as our brand ambassador due to the several skills
she showcased. She further demonstrated this recently by emerging the winner of the 2015 Fashion Crowd Challenge (FCC) in themodeling segment and will be going to Shangai, China to attend the International FCC. Tolulope continues
to strive to live her dream of becoming an international fashion icon
and we are excited to have played an integral role in her life.”
her part, the Group Head, Corporate Communications/Youth & Diaspora
Segment of the Bank, Uchenna Mojekwu, explained that the selection of
Tolulope Balogun as the face of the FCMB Flexx is a demonstration of the
commitment of FCMB to empower youths. “Tolulope is a talented youth who
won last year’s edition of the Dare2Dream project organised in
partnership with Kinabuti. The project is about empowerment which
forms part of our Corporate Social Responsibility pillars with the
mantra, “teach a man how to fish”. Tolulope won the contest and emerged
as our brand ambassador due to the several skills
she showcased. She further demonstrated this recently by emerging the winner of the 2015 Fashion Crowd Challenge (FCC) in themodeling segment and will be going to Shangai, China to attend the International FCC. Tolulope continues
to strive to live her dream of becoming an international fashion icon
and we are excited to have played an integral role in her life.”
First
City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited is a member of FCMB Group Plc, which
is one of the leading financial services institutions in Nigeria with
subsidiaries that are market leaders in their respective segments.
Having successfully transformed to a retail and commercial banking-led
group, FCMB expects to continue to distinguish itself by delivering
exceptional customer experience, while empowering its customers to
achieve their aspirations.
City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited is a member of FCMB Group Plc, which
is one of the leading financial services institutions in Nigeria with
subsidiaries that are market leaders in their respective segments.
Having successfully transformed to a retail and commercial banking-led
group, FCMB expects to continue to distinguish itself by delivering
exceptional customer experience, while empowering its customers to
achieve their aspirations.