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Equity Bank’s digital banking transactions surpass Ksh. 7 trillion
Transactions on Equity Bank’s digital banking platforms surpassed Ksh. 7 trillion as compared to legacy banking at just over Ksh…
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Equity Bank: Unlocking convenience and security in the digital banking era
The global landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation towards digital banking, with an ever-growing number of customers embracing its offerings…
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Equity: Empowering Your Financial Future With Digital Saving Solutions
The pursuit of financial independence is a goal shared by many, a journey towards the freedom to pursue our desires…
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Navigating the back-to-school season with financial solutions from Equity
As the new school term approaches, parents everywhere are gearing up for a mix of excitement and challenges that come…
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Equity Named Kenya’s Overall Best Bank After Bagging More 10 Than Awards
Equity Bank has once again been feted as the best bank in the country for the 12th consecutive year, at…
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Tips to Keep Your Money Safe in the Era of Growing Digital Fraud
The financial sector has undergone a significant transformation over the years, owing to the rapid technological advancements. Banking, in particular,…
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Everyone has a role to play in financial fraud
For a long time now, financial service providers have sought to redefine the customer experience in the face of 21st-century technological…
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Equity Mobile app now supports Western Union international money transfers
Equity Bank customers can now send and receive money conveniently through Western Union straight from their phones. The bank announced…
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Kenyans can now enjoy PayPal withdrawals on Equity Mobile App
Equity customers who use PayPal to send and receive money now have an alternative means of making transactions. The bank…
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Make Your Back to School Easy With Equity
It is a no-brainer that the Back-to-school season can be a hectic period for parents, guardians, and students as they…
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Technology and innovation at the core of Equity Bank’s success
Africa is undergoing a season of rapid growth, characterized by innovative ideas that are crafting solutions to local problems. This…
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Tanzania’s fintech NALA enters Kenya, inks diaspora remittance deal with Equity Bank
Tanzania-based fintech startup NALA has partnered with Equity Bank Kenya for diaspora remittance. This partnership will allow Kenyans living in…
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Equity bank rolls out chatbot on WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Telegram
Equity has introduced Equity Virtual Assistant (EVA), the Bank’s chat banking platform for WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Telegram. EVA chatbot will offer digital…
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Equity Bank Awarded for Leading in E-Commerce payment volumes
Equity bank has been honoured with two awards by Visa for leading in Visa generated volumes in 2021. The bank…
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Brand Finance Ranks Equity 5th Strongest Banking Brand in the World
Equity Group, East, and Central Africa’s largest financial services Group has been named the 5th strongest banking brand in the…
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Equity adds some new features to its USSD service
Equity Bank has made some new updates to its USSD service (*247#). The bank says the newly updated USSD will…
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PayPal withdrawals via Equity Bank will now take 24 hours
Equity Bank has reduced the duration it takes to settle PayPal withdrawals from 3 Business days to just 24 hours.…
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98% of Equity’s transactions in Q1 were on digital platforms
98% of all Equity Bank’s transactions are on digital platforms according to the bank’s 2021 Q1 results released recently. EazzyNet,…
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KRA wins Kshs. 234m tax claim against Equity Bank Kenya
The Kenya Revenue Authority ( KRA ) has won a Kshs. 234 million tax claim suit against Equity Bank Kenya.…
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Over 60% of All Equity Transaction Value Performed Digitally, First Time in History
Digital banking has continued to gain traction across the country, and more banks are bettering their apps and websites to…
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Equity Bank Registers 51% Balance Sheet Growth
Equity Bank has weathered the COVID-19 disruption to register a 51% growth in its balance sheet with total assets growing…
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Equity Bank, FMO-NASIRA sign guarantee program for COVID-19 support
Equity Bank Kenya has entered into a new partnership with the Netherlands FMO development bank with the signing of a NASIRA…
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Newly signed Equity SME guarantees to benefit more women owned SMEs
A bulk of the recently signed SME guarantees by Equity Bank totaling Kshs 52.25 Billion will go towards supporting women-owned…
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Fraud in the banking industry: What are banks doing about it?
Chances are you have at least received a call once or twice from people claiming to be representatives from your…
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Equity Bank Appoints Ambassador Erastus Mwencha Board Chairman
Equity Bank (Kenya) Board has appointed former Deputy Chairperson for the Africa Union Commission (AUC) Ambassador Erastus Mwencha, as its…
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Equity Bank Rolls-out Universal Number for All Outgoing Calls to Customers and Stakeholders
Equity is saving its customers a headache by rolling out a universal number for all outgoing calls. From now henceforth,…
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Equity’s Eazzy Banking App now allows customers to open accounts instantly via the app
Equity Bank has made some updates to its Eazzy Banking App for both iOS and Android devices. The newly updated…
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Equity Bank Receives $50 Million Loan from IFC to support Kenyan SMEs affected by COVID-19
IFC has announced a $50 million loan to Equity Bank Kenya to support local SMEs especially those facing COVID-19 related…
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Equity Bank’s diaspora remittance volumes hit Sh100 billion in just nine months
Equity Bank’s diaspora remittance volumes hit Sh100 billion in the nine months to September. This helped boost the lender’s forex…
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Equitel rolls out a new Riziki Cover bundle with talk time and insurance cover
Still using Equitel? Well, there is a new deal that will make you run for that SIM card if you…
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Equity Bank unveils EazzyFX, its online forex trading platform
Equity Bank has unveiled an innovative online forex trading platform in a move that seeks to harness the potential of the financial markets…
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Equity Bank lowers lending rates to 13 percent
Equity Bank has lowered the interest rate charged on loans to a maximum of 13 percent p. a with effect…
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Equity Bank records Shs.5.9 billion 2018 quarter profit
Equity Bank, Kenya biggest bank in terms of customers recorded a profit after tax of Shs 5.9 billion in the…
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It’s now possible to make your PayPal withdrawals via M-Pesa.
If you use PayPal to receive payments in Kenya then this is the best news for you today. Safaricom has…
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Equity bank records Ksh.18.9 billion profit after tax for the year 2017
Equity bank has reported a profit after tax of Kshs 18.9 billion for the year ending December 2017 up from…
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Equity Bank reduces interest rate on credit facilities to 14.5% p.a
In line with the new regulation, Equity Bank has today announced that it has adjusted its interest rates to 14.5%…
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Equity Bank Voted most innovative Bank in East Africa 2016
Equity Bank has been named the most innovative Bank in East Africa 2016 for the second year in a row.…
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Equity Bank lines up Vijana na Equity programme to nurture youthful entrepreneurs in the creative space
Equity Bank Kenya has launched a dedicated online campaign to provide support for youthful entrepreneurs aspiring to make their mark…
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President Uhuru Kenyatta says he supports Equity’s thin-SIM technology
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi Recently, Equity bank issued smart sim powered by taisys technologies to provide mbanking and mobile communication…
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Equity Bank issues smart SIM powered by Taisys Technologies to provide mBanking and mobile communication services
By Nixon Kanali Equity Bank customers can now enjoy funds transfer, micro-payments and other mobile financial services that are agnostic…
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