The Pak Banker

JS Bank launches self-service banking on WhatsApp

- Staff reporter

Digital has changed the way people communicat­e and now the way they bank. JS Bank, one of Pakistan's fastest growing banks and a trend setter in digital innovation has partnered with Infobip, a global leader in omnichanne­l engagement and WhatsApp Business solution provider to introduce the first ever self-service banking channel on WhatsApp in Pakistan.

At Launch, the channel will allow customers to explore Bank's products and services, locate JS Bank Branches, ATMs and JCash Agents and lodge complaints.

This service is completely free to use with no registrati­on process. To initiate a conversati­on, users simply need to send a message on +9234870030­00.WhatsApp messages are encrypted and the green badge next to the JS Bank name in the chat window ensures customers are engaging with a business' verified account. Best of all,self-service banking channel is accessible to users anywhere around the world.

"As a customer focused bank, it's our duty to ensure that our customers are provided with the means to carry out banking services through any channel they desire." said BasirShams­ie, President and CEO - JS Bank "We are constantly seeking new ways and opportunit­ies to meet customers at their preferred touch points and will ensure our customers are actively engaged on WhatsApp".

"JS Bank Digital Division is committed to providing solutions to social and economic problems, through FinTech innovation. The goal is to provide consumers with an unparallel­ed digital experience & providing consumers with financial solutions & services in line with their needs.

Innovation like Chat Banking on WhatsApp paves the way forward for consumers to gain confidence and trust in digital transactio­ns."Khurram Shaikh, Chief Digital Officer - JS Bank further stated, "We will continue to develop innovative and technology-driven solutions that will enable the migration of our customers from branches to digital channelsan­d through the launch of industry first initiative­s, JS Bank is cementing its position as an industry innovator and digital frontrunne­r."

Realizing the importance of improving customer experience­s within the banking sectorand with WhatsApp being user'smost preferred messaging app, Infobip, enables banks with direct access to this chat app making end user interactio­ns convenient.

"It is a great honor for us to collaborat­e with such a prominent bank. We truly believe that, by offering WhatsApp as a communicat­ion channel, JS Bank is strengthen­ing its customer relationsh­ips while demonstrat­ing their position as a pioneer in digital innovation.

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