Since the aftermath effect of the cashless policy, Nigerians have had a terrible experience with their banking transactions made through their mobile apps and debit cards. More often, one would need to say a prayer before initiating a transaction with the hope that the transactions are successful. Lots of Nigerian have been stranded, delayed and embarrassed using several banking applications. Where the transaction is unsuccessful, instant and automated reversals are expected. Sofri (powered by Links Microfinance Bank) is one of the very few Mobile banking application has made customers happy and hopeful in the Cashless Nigeria.
In a recent poll conducted by TechCabal on its Twitter page, the Pan African tech media platform asked its audience to identify the Nigerian payment app has been their saviour this cashless period.
The responses to the question had more people tagging and mentioning Nigerian Digital Mobile Application – Sofri. This beautifully designed as simple Application is a fast upriser within the Nigerian fintech space and definitely one of the digital applications to watch out for in 2023. Little wonder they bagged the award as top uprising Neobank in West Africa. This was in Nairobi, kenya in 2021
Sofri users highlighted its swiftness in payment transactions as a major for them. Swiftness and the surety of transfers and other payment types is a major concern for most Nigerians this period. In a period where most banking apps have countless downtimes, Sofri has its customers smiling and banking.
Sofri is a member of the diversified financial group, DLM Capital Group. The brand was launched in April 2022 with the goal of revolutionizing mobile banking in Nigeria and attempts to do so with a one-stop-shop approach to banking. Through the Sofri mobile app, customers can enjoy instant transfers, pay bills, electricity, airtime, and data etc. Available on both the Android and IOS app stores, the Sofri app is all that need to make that switch to a fully cashless banking experience.
As a way of helping to cushion the harsh effects from the cash swap and cashless policy, the bank also plans to execute a promo where it gives N10,000 to 100 new account users every week starting 27th February 2023. To also alleviate poverty and reduce unemployment, the bank has commenced a social impact program to engage thousands of youths across the country; offering the opportunity to earn up to N50,000 monthly. The program starts from Lagos as they plan to spread very quickly across the different states in Nigeria. Be part of the weekly Live raffle on IG, TIKTOK, YOUTUBE, FACEBOOK.
