Are you a fan of online banking? Wema Bank has got a treat for you. Opening a Wema Bank account online is now possible and easy too. Wema bank is a commercial bank in Nigeria offering various banking services.
How to Open Wema Bank account online.
Wema bank is open to receiving many new customers hence they have created multiple mediums for accounting opening. But the most convenient means of opening an Ecobank account is online. This is because it allows users to open an account from the comfort of their homes, cars, workplaces and more.
The account opening is not just a charade or something that cannot be completed online. Rather, customers can start and complete the entire process online without going to the bank. Upon its completion, they can start using the account for transactions.
So, find below the means through which you can own an Ecobank account:
Internet banking
Visit Wema Bank website www.wemabank.com and select the Wema Bank online account opening option then click on register on the login page for internet banking options.
Requirements
To create an internet banking account, users frost needs to be customers of the bank. Also, they must have an existing account before wanting to create an internet banking account.
Smartphone
They must also be smartphone users and a good internet connection is required. This applies mainly to those that are not using the banks USSD code because the code can be used on phones that are not smartphones.
Token
Users will be sent a token that can be obtained from any of the bank locations. This will give them access to the internet banking platform. To get the token, they will need to visit a branch of the bank selected during the account opening to get the token. Upon successful account opening users will be able to do international transactions, obtain mini account statements, complete bill payments, transfer funds and make other inquiries.
USSD
Without going to a Wema Bank branch, you can open an account by using USSD even without an internet connection. Dial *945*1# on your mobile device and carefully follow the instructions. Note that the phone number used in the account creation will become linked to your account after creation for other banking transactions. in case your entry is not accepted, you can register the number itself by dialing *945* After dialing the code, select option 1 then follow the instructions that follow. With the USSD you can successfully open a Wema bank savings account
Wema Bank Mobile app
Can a Wema bank mobile app be used to create an account?
A Wema bank app can be used only by existing bank customers and not by those that are intending to create a bank account. To use a Wema bank app there are some requirements that you must have. Smartphone either Android or IOS, valid email, internet connection and BVN. If you have this information then proceed to download and install the Ecobank mobile app on your phone.
How does the app work?
The Wema Alat app when installed allows you to not just operate an online account but perform your basic banking transactions like transfer of funds between Wema Bank and other banks, fund transfer between Wema Bank customers, bill payment, account inquiry, loans, remittance among others.
Conclusion
Convenience is the key in all online account opening and that is what Wema Bank want to offer its teaming customers. However, online account opening goes beyond just convenience, it extends to giving customers a sense of ownership of their accounts.
In case you have come across any of the customer-friendly services offered by the bank simply take advantage of any of the methods outlined above to open your account online.
