Leading financial technology firm, OPay, has been recognised as the ‘Mobile Payment Solutions Provider of the Year’ .
The fintech won the award at the 12th Annual Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards.
The fintech giant received the recognition as a testament to its continued innovation, commitment to customer satisfaction, and leadership in secure digital payments within Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem.
Dotun Adekunle, OPay’s COO said
“We are incredibly proud to be recognised as the ‘Mobile Payment Solutions Provider of the Year. This award and recognition showcase our unwavering commitment to security, innovation, and providing our users with a seamless and safe digital payment experience.”
“At OPay, we believe that providing secure and accessible financial solutions is essential to advancing financial inclusion and empowering individuals and businesses alike,” he added.
Responding to the award in a statement, OPay said,
“This award further reinforces OPay’s relentless drive to enhance security and user experience across its suite of financial products and services. With a clear focus on protecting its users’ financial integrity, OPay has pioneered innovative multiple security solutions that address key challenges in the digital payments space.”
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OPay has made significant strides in accessibility and inclusion.
A major feature in that direction is the integration of USSD codes.
This allows users to make transactions securely without the need for internet connectivity.
OPay’s innovative solutions not only simplifies financial operations , it also offers protective features for users and merchants across Nigeria.
One of its standout innovations is the Large Transaction Shield,. This feature provides an extra layer of protection for users handling high-value transactions.
The NightGuard feature also a protective feature. It allows users to restrict access to their accounts during specific hours. This further safeguards them against potential fraudulent activities during vulnerable overnight periods.
Opay is a licensed and insured financial institution. It is regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria and insured by the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation.
