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The Nigeria postal code, postcode, or zip code is a set of specific numbers or indicators used in either delivering or receiving packages and parcels to the right destination. Every region or state in the country is assigned a unique set of postcodes that come in six numerical digits; the zip code for Anambra State is different from what Kaduna State is using. Thus, before sending a package out,...

Postal codes are very important in countries of the world, both civilized and third-world countries. They are a set of characters that can come in numerical or alphanumerical order, with punctuations or spaces primarily used in sorting mails. Bringing it down to Lagos State in Nigeria that has 20 local government areas, postal codes (or zip codes) can be put to many uses and serves several purposes in mail...

Stanbic IBTC Bank is a leading financial service provider in Nigeria. With an AAA F1 Fitch rating, the bank stands out as both credible and reliable. These qualities are what customers look for in financial institutions. More so, the bank has continued to receive high annual ratings and its customer care services are impeccable; this is thanks to the fact that they offer various platforms for customers to reach...

United Bank for Africa (UBA) is the leading Nigerian pan-African financial institution that has its headquarters at No 57 Marina, Lagos State, Nigeria. With its subsidiaries in 20 African countries and offices in London, Paris, and New York, UBA was founded in 1949 and has enjoyed 72 years of uninterrupted banking operations. The bank makes provision for corporate, commercial, SME, consumer, and personal (retail) banking services to over 18...

Banking with financial institutions is inevitable. And customers' relationship with the bank officials matters a lot for a successful and itch-free transaction. As a UBA customer, you might have some issues and you’re wondering how best to reach the bank’s customer care. This article is just for you. It addresses all your concerns on how to reach UBA customer care, via WhatsApp and Email. Follow closely as we consider...

Union Bank is one of the oldest commercial financial institutions in Nigeria that boasts over 3 million customers with more than 320 branches. The bank has been in operation since the year 1917 and has been serving individuals, small, medium, and large corporations. Union Bank was in July 2009 ranked the 556th largest bank in the world and the 14th largest bank in Africa. With its large number of...

With recent advancements in technology, the account opening process in Sterling Bank Nigeria has become a simplified process that will not require a prospective client to be physically present in the banking hall. Any mobile device can be used in opening an account with the bank, just get hold of the approved USSD code and you are on! There are other alternative channels that can be leveraged for account...

Across all its branches in Nigeria, Standard Chartered Bank has left lots of customers happy and satisfied. Its current customer base is growing daily with many people expressing admiration for the excellent customer care services they receive from the bank. They never get enough of this quintessential bank and keep coming back for more. Below is everything you should know about Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria customer care and the...

Fidelity Bank Plc is a well-renown financial service provider in Nigeria. The bank, which kicked off as a Merchant Bank in 1998 before changing to commercial banking, is among the top-tier banks in Nigeria. As it stands today, Fidelity Bank Plc has 250 offices nationwide and a huge customer base of over 5 million happy and satisfied customers. This bank offers a host of growth and support services to...

SPAR is one of the top 5 retail chain stores in South Africa and to give back to their customers, the retailer introduced the SPAR Rewards Card loyalty program a while back. This was launched as they realized that to remain a major player in the very competitive retail chain sector in the country, they have to continually value and reward their customers who have remained loyal through their...

Belief in teamwork, togetherness, and knowing that a lot can be achieved when people work together is what brought about the creation of Old Mutual Limited. The organization is a pan-African insurance, investment, savings, and banking group that was first founded by John Fairbairn in South Africa some 176 years ago. Old Mutual Limited has grown in leaps and bounds over the years with branches flung all across South Africa and...

Potential customers of First City Monument Bank (FCMB) can now open an account online from the comfort of their homes - anywhere in the world. It is a simple, straightforward, and smooth process. This notable financial institution offers personal and business accounts services, both of which can be opened online if the customer meets the requirements. More so, the two bank accounts come with very attractive features that make...

In the past, getting loans from banks could be classified as a feat that one would have to strive hard to achieve, but with the advent of technology and the advancements that came along with it, that is no longer so. In recent years, some financial institutions like FCMB have been able to key into these advancements in other to make their loan services available to a larger number...

Growth and technological development in the banking sector gave birth to an important solution that almost crippled the services of financial institutions. Previously, all financial transactions had to be done in the banking hall, giving rise to overcrowding that made it impossible for customer care to attend to the needs of all their customers daily. The birth of the "Unstructured Supplementary Service Data" (USSD) solved most of the customers'...

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) is one of the world's leading banks in the financial service industry, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. The bank also has branches and subsidiaries beyond the shores of Africa. FCMB offers several juicy banking services to its customers. With the bank, you are at an advantage to select any of their offers that best suits you. The bank also provides easy and simple to understand steps...

Pick n Pay South Africa is one of the retailers empowered to renew vehicle license discs. This retail outlet has been renewing car licenses for more than a decade with positive feedbacks from motorists in South Africa to show how effective their services are. Prior to the diversification of the ways one can renew their vehicle license disc, it used to be a very tedious task to undertake in South...

Woolworths Holdings Limited (WHL) has developed into a major retail conglomerate with significant operations in Sub-Saharan Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. In 1931, the first Woolworths store opened its doors in Cape Town, South Africa. Max Sonnenberg, the company's creator, piqued the public's interest with innovative shop procedures that set Woolworths apart from the competition as of then. Over the years, the company has grown into a retail leader operating...

Checkers Xtra savings is a one-of-a-kind reward program. This program is all about rewarding customers with instant cash savings on commodities. It is not about accumulating points or trying to grow to a level before accessing rewards. This program has attained huge success in less than a year as more than 5 million customers have successfully signed up for the Checkers Xtra Savings. It has become one of the...

Shoprite is Africa's largest food retailer headquartered in Brackenfell, Cape Town, South Africa. The company operates in 14 countries and has more than 2,982 stores across the continent. In a bid to improve customers' shopping experience, the ShopRite Group announced that they would be launching a rewards program for its branded stores in October 2020. This involved creating a reward card commonly called the "Shoprite Xtra Savings Card," which...

In the face of the current realities of insecurity, going shopping with hard cash is becoming increasingly risky and people all over the globe are trying to mitigate the incidences of theft or loss. Little wonder A-list retail outlets like Truworths fashion house South Africa have devised means of cashless shopping; this only requires users to open a Truworths account and shop to their heart’s content without having to...

The Co-operative Bank of Kenya is a commercial bank that serves the banking needs of persons, small businesses, and large-scale businesses or enterprises. It focuses on cooperative societies and also engages in corporate and retail banking. The bank has since grown to become one of the biggest commercial banks in the economy of entire East Africa. Co-op, which Kenya's Central Bank licenses, has grown tremendously by meeting the various banking...

Suppose you are a customer of Old Mutual Limited, the very popular pan-African investment, savings, insurance, and banking group. In that case, you need to know about Old Mutual Rewards, one of the programs instituted by the company. Old Mutual Rewards is a financial rewards program that aims to reward people for saving, taking control of their finances, and working towards their financial goals. The program enables registered members...

Kenyan nationals and residents are exposed to a plethora of well-paying job opportunities but these positions are only reserved for those who have been tested and are considered qualified to fill the available slots. Some of the highest paying companies in Kenya can be found in different sectors, including telecommunications, media, and manufacturing, with several other service providers we are yet to factor in. The East African country has...

For many South Africans, knowing how to reach out to Eskom customer care representatives is an essential piece of information to have at one's fingertips. This is because of the occasional power issues you might encounter and the subsequent need to fix things. The good news is that getting in touch with Eskom customer care is not a problem because the Eskom customer care representatives are just a few clicks...

Douglas Jack Agu widely known by his stage name Runtown is a famous Nigerian musician, songwriter, and record producer who came to the limelight after the release of his debut single, Runtown in 2007. Since then, he has grown to become one of the richest and most loved artists in the country. Runtown has an estimated net worth of $2.5 million which he made majorly from his music career, as...