Wema Bank, widely recognized as Nigeria’s most innovative bank and the pioneer behind Africa’s first fully digital banking platform, has launched the upgraded version of its flagship digital banking app, ALAT by Wema. The new version, tagged ALAT: The Evolution, promises a smarter, faster, and more intuitive banking experience, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to technology-driven financial solutions.
The upgraded platform marks a significant leap in how customers interact with their bank. It introduces cutting-edge features such as voice banking, branded SAW, enabling users to execute banking transactions using natural voice commands, and Tap and Pay, a secure, contactless payment feature for seamless transactions. Additionally, uptime prediction technology informs customers about service availability in advance, ensuring greater transparency and reliability. Collectively, these features aim to simplify daily banking while anticipating customer needs in real time, reflecting Wema Bank’s focus on trust, efficiency, and customer-centric innovation.
Announcing the upgrade, Managing Director and CEO of Wema Bank, Moruf Oseni, said:
"ALAT: The Evolution is more than an upgrade. It is a clear demonstration of our commitment to redefining digital banking in Africa. By understanding the future of banking and listening closely to our customers, we have created a platform that is smart, intelligent, and dependable. This evolution reinforces our promise to deliver innovation that genuinely enhances how people live, work, and transact every day."
The migration process for existing customers is seamless. Users can update the ALAT app via the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and continue to use their existing login credentials. All account information and transaction histories remain intact, alongside access to the new features that make banking faster and more intuitive. New customers can onboard easily by downloading the app and selecting the Get Started icon.
Chief Digital Officer, Olusegun Adeniyi, highlighted the technological advancements behind the upgrade:
"With ALAT: The Evolution, we set out to enhance not just functionality but the overall banking experience. By integrating voice banking, contactless payments, and predictive reliability, we are delivering a platform that is built on powerful technology and responds intelligently to customer needs. This upgrade reflects our long-term digital vision to create a bank that is adaptive, intuitive, and consistently available."
ALAT: The Evolution is built on principles of speed, intelligence, and user-centric design. Its suite of innovative features—voice-enabled transactions, contactless payments, and predictive service reliability—aims to anticipate customer needs in real time, offering a seamless and dependable digital banking experience.
Through this upgrade, Wema Bank continues to solidify its position as a digital-first institution, empowering individuals and businesses to navigate an increasingly digital economy with confidence and convenience.