UMB, a
leading commercial bank in Ghana, today announced its full support for the
government's education agenda by providing students the flexibility to pay
admission and all other fees in any of their 35 branches.
Speaking to this reporter here in Accra, Mr. Samuel Sakyi Hyde, General
Manager for Consumer Banking for the Bank, noted that "at UMB, we are
constantly looking for how to create convenience for our customers. That is why
we have partnered with a number of educational institutions to ensure that
their students can pay for all their fees anywhere they are in Ghana at any of
our branches".
The full list of the schools that are currently served by the UMB
Smartfees product include University of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah University of
Science and Technology, Pentecost University, Takoradi Technical University,
Koforidua Technical University, Kumasi Technical University, Christ Apostolic
University, Institiute of Distance Learning, Labone Senior High School, The
HillTop International British School, etc.
"This means that customers
do not have to travel all the way to the school to pay their fees but can pay
their fees at any of our branches. Very soon, we are working very hard and
customers can indeed pay for these fees through our online platforms that will
soon be made available to these schools."
Admissions have begun for public schools and are expected to continue to the
end of July and it is anticipated that school with start for students by late
August.
About UMB
Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) is a full-service financial institution
specializing in customized banking products and services.
UMB opened on March 15, 1972, and is a leading Ghanaian indigenous bank with
considerable financial expertise.
UMB is recognized for its entrepreneurial approach, innovative use of
technology and distinctive banking solutions.
UMB currently has thirty-six (36) branches, three (3) UMB Centres for
Businesses, 1 UMB PPP Incubator Centre and a vast network of ATMs. UMB is also
ISO 27001 and PCI DSS certified.
UMB is active on key media platforms. For more information about UMB and its
products and services, please visit: www.myumbbank.com
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Source: Peacefmonline.com/Ghana