Centenary Bank has unveiled a new digital banking product offering, named Cente Whatsapp Banking. This innovative platform aims to redefine the landscape of financial services, providing users with instant and secure access to a wide range of banking services right at their fingertips.
Cente Whatsapp Banking is an alternative channel designed to foster financial inclusion and accessibility. The platform leverages the ubiquitous WhatsApp messaging app, allowing users to conduct various banking transactions seamlessly.
The introduction of WhatsApp Banking aligns with Centenary Bank’s broader strategy to become a smart bank by 2026. The initiative focuses on accessibility, one of the pillars of the bank’s financial inclusion strategy.
With a significant portion of the Ugandan population using mobile phones and, more specifically, WhatsApp, the service aims to cater to the evolving preferences and needs of the customers.
How to use Cente Whatsapp Banking
Centenary Bank’s WhatsApp Banking allows users to perform a wide range of banking transactions directly through the WhatsApp application.
From checking balances and receiving statements to transferring funds, paying bills, and even applying for loans, the service promises a comprehensive suite of financial tools at the users’ fingertips. This includes facilitating payments for utilities such as water and electricity, TV subscriptions, and more.
To get started, users can simply save the contact +256744200555, text it via WhatsApp, and begin their banking journey with Centenary Bank. The platform’s instant and secure nature aims to enable users manage their finances anytime, anywhere.
When you text the number via WhatsApp but are not a customer, here is the response:
“Hello 👋. I am CENTECHAT 😎. Welcome To Centenary Bank WhatsApp Banking 🏦. Centenary Bank offers a wide range of services 🎁 over WhatsApp in a simple and secure way 🔐. Dear customer, please use only the official WhatsApp application from the Google play store or Apple App Store. You don’t have an active account linked to this Mobile Number. Kindly visit our nearest branch. “
What they said
Mr. Fabian Kasi, the Managing Director of Centenary Bank, underscores the importance of staying ahead of changes and embracing innovation in the financial sector. By introducing Cente Whatsapp Banking, Centenary Bank aims to break down barriers, ensuring that banking services are readily available to a wider audience.
One key feature highlighted by Mr. Kasi is the platform’s emphasis on security. In an age where cybersecurity is paramount, Cente Whatsapp Banking prioritizes the protection of user information, providing a safe environment for conducting financial transactions. This focus on security is designed to instill confidence in users, encouraging them to embrace the convenience of digital banking.
Craft Silicon’s representative, Mr. Vivek, expressed excitement about the innovative milestone, positioning Centenary Bank as one of the first banks to enable transactions on WhatsApp. He underscored the simplicity and efficiency of the service in bringing essential banking functions to a widely used communication platform.
