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📰 News12 March 2026·2 min read·

FNB Launches eWallet on WhatsApp for Unbanked South Africans

Source: it-news-africa

First National Bank (FNB) has expanded its eWallet service onto WhatsApp, lowering the barrier to entry for unbanked, underserved, and underbanked South Africans. The move creates a simpler digital entry point into formal financial services, allowing users to manage money directly through the messaging platform. Previously, an eWallet could only be created through other FNB channels, making WhatsApp integration a significant accessibility upgrade.

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