By Our Reporter
A digital bank and Fintech company, Bankit, has launched an advanced device verification system that strengthens account protection by requiring users to verify any new or unrecognized device before logging in.
A statement by its spokesman, Kingsley Ezenwa, said that this new security feature underscores Bankit’s commitment to providing Nigerians with the most trusted, secure and transparent digital banking experience .
The new device also ensures that customers can transact with confidence in the country’s fast evolving digital payment landscape.
Speaking on the development, the product strategist at Bankit, Temidayo Ajitsebutu, said that as Nigerian’s trusted digital banking partner, security was important to financial transactions.
According to Ajitsebutu, introducing verification for unrecognized devices ensured that only rightful owners could have access to their bankit account.
“We are committed to building one of the most secure and reliable digital banking platforms in Africa,” Ajitsebutu said, stressing that with the new system, users maintained full control of their accounts. He added that a secure multi-factor verification code was required before access could be granted from new device, pointing out that unauthorized login attempts are immediately blocked. He assured customer that if a device was lost or compromised, customers wallet remains protected.
“This upgrade adds another layer to Bankit’s existing bank grade security infrastructure which includes advanced encryption and real time fraud monitoring, NDIC compliant deposit protection, biometric log-in support and super fast and unlimited free transfers