First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited
has introduced a new proposition called Flexx for
youths aged 16 – 24 years old. The proposition includes a savings account
“Flexx account”, a mobile app, and a debit card. The account is
designed to promote a healthy savings culture and promote the use of
technology in the conduct of banking services.
has introduced a new proposition called Flexx for
youths aged 16 – 24 years old. The proposition includes a savings account
“Flexx account”, a mobile app, and a debit card. The account is
designed to promote a healthy savings culture and promote the use of
technology in the conduct of banking services.
The launch took place in Lagos on November 30, 2015 amid much
enthusiasm and excitement. The launch event also unveiled the FCMB Flexx
account promo, which forms part of the rewards of the account. At the end of
the promo season, one of the account holders will smile home with a
Hyundai Veloster car, while several others will be rewarded with various
fantastic gifts such as smart phones and bursaries. To participate in
the promo, all that a Flexx account holder needs to do is to maintain an
average balance of N10,000 for the six months period of the promo.
enthusiasm and excitement. The launch event also unveiled the FCMB Flexx
account promo, which forms part of the rewards of the account. At the end of
the promo season, one of the account holders will smile home with a
Hyundai Veloster car, while several others will be rewarded with various
fantastic gifts such as smart phones and bursaries. To participate in
the promo, all that a Flexx account holder needs to do is to maintain an
average balance of N10,000 for the six months period of the promo.
In attendance at the launch event was Tolulope
Balogun, the face of Flexx, who won last year’s FCMB Challenge in a
youth empowerment contest in fashion and modeling under the auspices of the
Dare2Dream project organised by the Bank in partnership with Kinabuti Fashion
House.
Balogun, the face of Flexx, who won last year’s FCMB Challenge in a
youth empowerment contest in fashion and modeling under the auspices of the
Dare2Dream project organised by the Bank in partnership with Kinabuti Fashion
House.
The Flexx account is an interest bearing savings
account that enables youths carry-out all their banking activities in a
hassle-free manner without having to step into the banking hall. The account
seeks to bring maximum convenience by permitting customers to open the account
via the mobile app, online from the FCMB website and at any of
the bank’s branches nationwide.
account that enables youths carry-out all their banking activities in a
hassle-free manner without having to step into the banking hall. The account
seeks to bring maximum convenience by permitting customers to open the account
via the mobile app, online from the FCMB website and at any of
the bank’s branches nationwide.
The Flexx mobile app, in addition to providing
convenient account opening and banking transactions, will be a channel for
peer to peer payments and communication, information dissemination and
provision of exciting content (such as employment tips, access to skills
acquisition resources, entertainment and recreational information) and special
offers exclusive to users of the app.
convenient account opening and banking transactions, will be a channel for
peer to peer payments and communication, information dissemination and
provision of exciting content (such as employment tips, access to skills
acquisition resources, entertainment and recreational information) and special
offers exclusive to users of the app.
explained that the launch of Flexx is as much a statement of substance as it is
one of intent. “The platform we are creating through Flexx will be both a
community and a channel to bring the best of opportunities to our youth. While
our primary objective is to encourage savings and the use of digital channels
in banking, we are doing this in an exciting and highly rewarding manner to our
customers within the target segment’’, he stated.
Speaking at the launch event, the Divisional
Head, Retail Banking of FCMB, Mr. Olu Akanmu, said that the Flexx account,
which is a level 2 KYC account is simple, easy to open and can be operated
with minimal documentation. He stated that all what is required to open
the account is a passport photograph, School or National Youth Service
Corps (NYSC) identity card or any document showing that he/she is enrolled for
the current academic year.
Head, Retail Banking of FCMB, Mr. Olu Akanmu, said that the Flexx account,
which is a level 2 KYC account is simple, easy to open and can be operated
with minimal documentation. He stated that all what is required to open
the account is a passport photograph, School or National Youth Service
Corps (NYSC) identity card or any document showing that he/she is enrolled for
the current academic year.
include being zero COT, no monthly maintenance fee, allows for third party
deposit up to the tune of N50,000. Holders of the Flexx account would also
enjoy an array of benefits. These include issuance of a Flexx branded debit
card and customer reward programmes (promo, bursary award, discounts,
invitation to entrepreneurial and skills development workshops, career
advisory, social media engagements, entertainment etc). Account holders will
also have access to internet banking and a unique mobile app giving an enhanced
experience and unparalleled convenience.
Communications/Youth & Diaspora Segment of the Bank, Uchenna
Mojekwu, explained that the selection of Tolulope Balogun as the face
of the FCMB Flexx is a demonstration of the commitment of FCMB to empower
youths. “Tolulope is a talented youth who won last year’s
edition of the Dare2Dream project organised in partnership with Kinabuti. The
project is about empowerment which forms part of our Corporate Social
Responsibility pillars with the mantra, “teach a man how to
fish”. Tolulope won the contest and emerged as our brand ambassador
due to the several skills
she showcased. She further demonstrated this recently
by emerging the winner of the 2015 Fashion Crowd
Challenge (FCC) in themodeling segment and will be going
to Shangai, China to attend the International FCC.
Tolulope continues to strive to live her dream of becoming an
international fashion icon and we are excited to have played
an integral role in her life.”
(FCMB) Limited is a member of FCMB Group Plc, which is one of the leading
financial services institutions in Nigeria with subsidiaries that are market
leaders in their respective segments. Having successfully transformed to a
retail and commercial banking-led group, FCMB expects to continue to
distinguish itself by delivering exceptional customer experience, while
empowering its customers to achieve their aspirations.