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Digital Account Opening
The solution delivers a seamless, fast, and fully automated onboarding experience, allowing customers to open and activate accounts within minutes without visiting a branch, significantly improving scalability and service delivery.
Reduced account opening time from 24–48 hours to 7–10 minutes.
Over 3,000+ digital accounts opened (Jan–date).
Generated approximately KES 59M in deposits.
Enabled instant account activation and seamless onboarding on the mobile app.
Enhanced customer experience with the ability to open multi-currency accounts digitally.
Improved sales tracking and performance visibility through enhanced reporting using sales codes.
KENYA SQUAD
Kenya
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Automation of AC Number Generation and Regulatory Reporting
-100% of AC numbers are now generated automatically, with zero errors and full regulatory compliance.
-Transfer processing time has been reduced by more than 80%, enabling branches to finalize cases immediately.
-Complete elimination of operational dependency — no more delays caused by reliance on a single individual.
-Drastic reduction in FC sequence errors, which were previously frequent.
-Full automation of the monthly report to the Central Bank, eliminating delays and manual corrections.
Burkina Faso Digital Squad
Burkina Faso
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Automation of Case creation in the CRM upon receipt of investigation SWIFTs
The solution ensures real-time case creation, reduces manual errors, improves staff efficiency, and provides full traceability. Automated reports verify completeness, making the process reliable, scalable, and easy for other affiliates to implement
Automation of CRM case creation for SWIFT investigation messages reduces staff processing time by 2 hours per day. This efficiency gain minimizes manual errors, allows focus on higher-value tasks, ensures 100% adoption, and improves responsiveness
France Squad
FR
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Smart Dispute Resolution & Digital Deflection Initiative
o 40% reduction in dispute resolution SLA (from 5 days to 3 days)
o Rafiki channel adoption increased from 7% to 9% within 6 months
o Reduced social media escalations and improved response efficiency
o Improved staff productivity through faster case handling
Nigeria Digital Squad
Nigeria
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Digital Business Card — Ecobank Staff Digital Identity Platform
Mobile-friendly, no app install required. Reinforces brand consistency, eliminates recurring costs and positions every Ecobank staff member as a digital-first professional.
Printing costs eliminated. Contacts shared instantly with no risk of loss. Faster post-meeting follow-up and stronger professional visibility for staff across all client interactions.
Senegal Digital Squad
Senegal
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MONITORING DES PERFORMANCES DES COMMERCIAUX PAR UNE PLATEFORME NUMERIQUE
Amélioration de la performance des commerciaux d'un monitoring ciblé
Group
Togo
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Ecobank Digital Credit Simulator - AI-Powered Loan Self-Service Tool
Covers two segments (Individual & SME) with multiple loan types. Fully integrated into the Ecobank website with consistent branding and a WhatsApp chatbot entry point for customers needing human assistance mid-journey.
-30% reduction in branch visits for loan inquiries
-Loan application starts increased online
-Time-to-quote reduced from 48h to under 2 minutes
-Significant drop in advisor workload on routine simulations
Senegal Digital Squad
Senegal
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Kiosque Libre Service
Projet en pilote:
Projection Année 1
8760 cartes délivrées aux clients
Revenus net 70M XOF
Côte d'Ivoire Digital Squad
Côte d'Ivoire
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DIGITAL LENDING
The project enables instant eligibility checks, digital loan disbursement, real‑time repayment monitoring, payment alerts, and integration with external data sources for accurate scoring
New loans booked and fees
KENYA SQUAD
Kenya
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OPTIMIZATION OF THE PERSONAL ACCOUNT OPENING PROCESS – TOWARDS A SIMPLIFIED AND DIGITALIZED PROCESS
No more Error on issuing Bank Identification number as it is automatic (On click)
Reduction in operational errors (automation-driven)
Faster onboarding - more customers can be served daily
AO time reduced: 3h17 → 1h30 (-54%), 100% elimination of manual forms for customer, 42% reduction in printing costs, Friction time reduced: 2h38 → 1h11 (-55%), Reduction of 151 fields to 87 fields to fill, Fewer steps: 11 to 7 in the process chain.
Cameroon Digital Squad
Cameroon
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Automated Zimswitch Transactions for Real‑Time Merchant Settlements
This project was not just an automation exercise which was done by the Squad, it represents a strategic transformation of how the bank can efficiently handles regulated payment settlements in a complex and volatile environment.
Settlement Time Reduced by Over 99% - From T+4 working days to under 30 minutes
100% Elimination of Manual Processing - No manual uploads of files exceeding 2,000 entries
Operational Efficiency & Cost Savings - Staff time previously spent on manual settlement processing has been redeployed to higher‑value tasks
Zimbabwe Squad
Zimbabwe
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Account opening
So far it has been a game changer on time and long queue in the bank
Reduce account opening time by 70%
Cut opening cost by 40% reduction in cost of stationary on paperwork
Malawi Digital Squad
Malawi
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Account Opening Re‑Engineered
Reduction of SLA from 24-48 minutes to 30 minutes for consumer and 7 days to 3 days for commercial and corporate customers best scenario
KENYA SQUAD
Kenya
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Transaction Status Query Between BankCollect and Mobile App Billers
Mobile app bill payment transactions could not cross beyond 91% success rate. With the deployment of the TSQ between BankCollect and Mobile App billers, we are now having a weekly bill payment success rate of 97%, with occasional weekly peaks of 99%!
Ghana Squad
Ghana
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ACH STP Fulfilment Rate
Multiple failure points were identified and the squad prioritized each of the identified failure points. This is a solution that is constantly reviewed and refined with the ultimate goal of eventually achieving 99% transaction STP fulfilment rate!
At the start of the project, ACH transaction fulfilment rate 85.82%, with constant work and refinement of the script, we moved to 91% and then 94/95%, the next installment of the fix/refinement is anticipated to bring fulfilment rate to 98%!
Ghana Squad
Ghana
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Digitizing KYC Documents on a controlled SharePoint.
The new digital KYC process cut retrieval time from hours to under 5 minutes, eliminated document‑loss incidents, and improved audit and compliance turnaround by over 50% through faster access, standardized filing, and secure storage.
EUG SQUAD
Uganda
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Real-Time Branch Broadcast System (RTBBS)
A centralized platform that unifies real‑time FX updates and digital signage, ensuring consistent branch information, reducing manual work, improving governance, and enhancing customer engagement.
The solution delivers major operational and service improvements: FX rate distribution drops from hours to real time, cutting manual email effort by 60–80% and reducing the risk of outdated rates by over 90%. Teller processing becomes faster with instant access to accurate rates, while transaction errors, reversals, and customer complaints decrease significantly. Campaign rollout time shifts from days or weeks to immediate deployment, with logistics and physical distribution costs reduced by 70–90%. Centralized control improves audit readiness, reduces operational overhead, and minimizes rework costs. The platform achieved 100% adoption across branch TVs, increasing staff usage due to easy access and real‑time visibility, while boosting engagement with marketing and campaign content across all branches.
ETZ-TRANSFORMATION SQUAD
Tanzania
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SQUAD ECG
réduction du temps d'attente de 50%
Congo Digital Squad
Congo
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Online Appointment Booking System - Microsoft Bookings Integration
The solution leverages an existing tool within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, meaning zero additional licensing cost. It required no custom development — only configuration and change management.
Reduction in unplanned walk-in traffic at branches, improved advisor time management through structured scheduling, increase in the number of recorded client meetings and a measurable improvement in customer satisfaction linked to reduced waiting times.
Senegal Digital Squad
Senegal
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EMPLOYEE ONBOARDING PLATFORM
This platform unifies the onboarding journey, making it seamless for employees and HR. It simplifies policy access, document handling, and benefits onboarding while integrating with existing systems like Oracle HR.
Reduced onboarding time by over 40%, improved HR efficiency, and increased employee engagement. Achieved faster document processing, better compliance tracking, and smoother first-day readiness.
KENYA SQUAD
Kenya
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