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Coronavirus: Tips To Help You Bank Safely


The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic amidst continued spread all around the world. Health agencies have advised several safety measures and how best to stay safe at this time, including limiting exposure to crowds.
Importantly, research suggests that while viruses survive on most surfaces for around 48 hours, paper money can transport a live flu virus for up to 17 days. And, while polymer banknotes are considered three times cleaner than their paper counterpart, they can still carry harmful bacteria for anywhere between 6 and 24 hours.
The health and welfare of bank staffs and its customers are of great importance. Thus, in addition to measures put in place at bank branches to reduce the risk of potential transmission, we are encouraged to minimize cash transactions by using our self-service channels to securely and conveniently transact anywhere and anytime.

The following are tips to help Bank Safely:
ATM Cards - Use your card(s) for online transactions and on POS terminals. This way, bank queues are being reduced within the bank premises thus acting as a way in preventing the spread of the Corona Virus.

USSD - Dial your bank USSD code to register for transactions and do much more on your mobile phone, even when you do not have data or even a smartphone. Bank Short codes (USSD Codes) are quite effective and it can be used to perform transactions and this is one way to avoid bank crowd.

Mobile App - Visit the app store on your smartphone, search for your bank app and download to enjoy an amazing experience on your new app. Check https://naijaknowhow.net/mobile-banking-apps-in-nigeria/ for verified name(s) and link to your favorite bank app.

Online Banking - This requires you Login to your online banking platform or website, register and start performing your transaction.


One effective ways of preventing the spread of corona virus is by avoiding social gathering or crowded areas, these tips are there to help us avoid crowded areas as banking can be performed from the comfort of our homes.

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