Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative financial institution and the creator of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has unveiled an upgraded version of its flagship digital platform, ALAT by Wema. This new version marks the next stage in the bank’s digital journey, offering customers a faster, smarter, and more intuitive banking experience that further cements Wema Bank’s leadership in technology-driven financial services.
Branded ALAT: The Evolution, the upgrade represents a major shift in how customers engage with their bank. It introduces intelligent features designed to make banking simpler and more accessible, including voice banking powered by SAW, which allows users to carry out transactions using natural voice commands. Customers can also enjoy Tap and Pay for quick, secure contactless payments, as well as uptime prediction, a feature that improves transparency and reliability by keeping users informed about service availability. Together, these innovations are built to reduce friction, anticipate customer needs, and deliver a more seamless everyday banking experience.
Speaking on the launch, Wema Bank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Moruf Oseni, described the upgrade as more than just a technical improvement. “ALAT: The Evolution goes beyond an app upgrade,” he said. “It reflects our deep commitment to reshaping digital banking in Africa. By listening to our customers and anticipating the future of banking, we have transformed ALAT into a platform that is intelligent, dependable, and truly customer-focused. This evolution reinforces our promise to create innovations that positively impact how people live, work, and transact every day.”
Mr. Oseni also emphasized how easy it is for customers to move to the upgraded app. Existing users can simply update their ALAT app via the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and log in with their current details, with all account information and transaction history fully preserved. New customers can download the app from the same platforms and complete onboarding seamlessly by clicking “Get Started.”
Highlighting the technology behind the upgrade, Mr. Olusegun Adeniyi, Chief Digital Officer at Wema Bank, explained that the goal was to enhance both functionality and overall experience. “With ALAT: The Evolution, we focused on building more than just features—we built intelligence into the platform,” he said. “By combining voice banking, contactless payments, and predictive reliability, we have created a digital banking experience that is adaptive, intuitive, and consistently available. This aligns with our long-term vision of a truly responsive digital bank.”
Powered by speed, smart technology, and user-centered design, ALAT: The Evolution reimagines everyday banking. Its intuitive features enable voice-enabled transactions, effortless contactless payments, and dependable service delivery, all designed to meet customer needs in real time.
With this latest upgrade, Wema Bank continues to strengthen its position as a digital-first institution, delivering innovative solutions that help individuals and businesses bank with greater ease, confidence, and trust in today’s increasingly digital economy.
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