What Firstmonie got right
I spent some minutes checking First Bank's mobile money service, Firstmonie, over the the weekend. I'm yet to register though, but I see myself using the service. Okay, I may not find the need but I'm impressed by a couple of things. (As seen on the site)
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Platforms
The service is available on web, mobile apps (on the major platforms), and USSD (*894#). It is therefore easy to get started from your comfort zone. -
ATM funding
I like the fact that you can fund your account with your ATM card (not necessarily First Bank's) from [their] ATM. You are not restricted to funding via internet or agent. -
Account linking
You can link your mobile money account to your [First] bank account. This means you can easily transfer cash between the accounts. -
Easy pay out and cash withdrawal
This is my fav. When you send money to someone, the person can easily make a cardless withdrawal from any First Bank ATM. He/she doesn't need to have a Firstmonie account.
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