Wema Bank, Wakanow Partner to Bridge Gap in Affordable Travel 

Wema Bank Plc, has partnered with Wakanow, Africa’s leading travel tech company, to integrate digital banking and seamless flight bookings through the ALAT platform.

According to Wema Bank, this groundbreaking partnership aims to revolutionize banking and financial services in Nigeria by offering Nigerians a seamless way to book local and international flights at a discounted rate.

Executive Director, Lagos Directorate at Wema Bank, Oluwole Ajimisinmi, expressed the bank’s optimism at the prospect of partnering with an industry-certified brand like Wakanow, adding that with the partnership, customers that book their flights on ALAT would get a cashback of 0.5% within a 3month timeline.

“By merging the functionalities of our digital banking platform ALAT and Wakanow flight bookings, we are enabling Nigerians to have all their financial and travel needs met in one place. This collaboration reflects our commitment to constantly deliver innovative solutions that enhance our customer convenience and satisfaction, “he said.

In her remark, CEO of Wakanow Nigeria, Adenike Macaulay, stated that this partnership is not just a convergence of banking and travel services but also a testament to Wakanow and Wema Bank’s shared vision of leveraging technology to enhance the lives of customers.

“We take immense pride in being a leading travel technology company in Africa, dedicated to democratizing travel and simplifying access for all. Our collaboration with Wema Bank’s ALAT is a testament to our commitment to working with the banking sector to achieve this goal. We are thrilled about this partnership and look forward to forging more innovative alliances, both within and outside the banking sector, “Adenike stated.

The ALAT app, known for its user-friendly interface and cutting-edge features, already offers a range of banking services such as account opening, fund transfers, bill payments, and savings goals.