New Neobank, Sofri Saving Nigerians From Failed Banking Transactions Since Cashless Policy

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SOFRI SAVINGS: Since the aftermath effect of the cashless policy, Nigerians have had terrible experiences 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 applications that has made customers happy and hopeful in 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 that has been their saviour during this cashless period.

The responses to the question had more people tagging and mentioning Nigerian Digital Mobile Application – Sofri. This beautifully designed and simple Application is a fast uprising within the Nigerian fintech space and is definitely one of the digital applications to watch out for in 2023. Little wonder they bagged the award as the 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 major concern for most Nigerians during 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, 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 of 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 in Lagos and they plan to spread very quickly across the different states in Nigeria.  Be part of the weekly Live raffle on IG, TikTok, YOUTUBE, and FACEBOOK.

 Sofri dey change Naija softly oo!

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