Customers of First Bank Limited may
find it difficult to carry out their banking transactions from Thursday to
Monday, five solid days, due to the decision to shut down the bank’s branches
nationwide.
“This is a major project and on
account of the technical requirements, we regret that there will be some
disruptions to our services for about three [working] days, while the upgrade
is ongoing.”
Apart from all the branches being shut, Point of Sale transactions and
transaction alerts by SMS will not be possible
during the period - Thursday to Monday. In addition, all card services, except
Visa prepaid card, will not be available via Quick Teller and the Web.
First Bank said in a statement, “All transactions that will impact on the
banking platform e.g. settlements, inter bank (RTGS, NEFT, FIP) inflows, will
not be available.”
However, the bank said skeletal services would be available on its ATMs
throughout the migration period until 5pm on Sunday, and would be restored at
6am on Monday.
Online banking services, according to the bank, will also be available until 5pm
on Sunday and be restored at 6am on Monday. But its mobile money services will
be available throughout the migration period.
Group Managing Director, First Bank, Mr. Bisi Onasanya, said “I am
particularly excited at the prospect of this milestone as it represents the
opportunity to significantly transform our service delivery to you in many
respects, while also supporting our plans for the introduction of new and
innovative products as we anticipate your every banking need."
So, if you'll need your money in
First Bank this period, go withdraw today. Thank me later!