Wema Bank Introduces Enhanced ALAT Banking App with Voice Banking, Tap and Pay, and Uptime Prediction
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s pioneering financial institution and creator of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced the launch of a new, upgraded version of its flagship digital banking platform, ALAT by Wema. This latest iteration marks a significant step forward in digital banking, offering a smarter, faster, and more user-friendly experience that underscores Wema Bank’s leadership in technological innovation within the financial sector.
Dubbed ALAT: The Evolution, this upgraded platform signifies a major leap in how users interact with their bank. It introduces seamless banking features such as voice banking (termed SAW), enabling customers to perform transactions using natural voice commands—reducing complexity and enhancing accessibility. Additionally, it features Tap and Pay for quick, secure contactless payments, along with uptime prediction that boosts transparency and reliability, ensuring users are always aware of service availability. These advancements aim to simplify daily banking while proactively meeting customer needs, reinforcing Wema Bank’s dedication to trust, efficiency, and customer-centric digital solutions.
Commenting on the update, Wema Bank’s Managing Director and CEO, Mr. Moruf Oseni, stated, “ALAT: The Evolution is more than an upgrade. It is a clear demonstration of our commitment to redefining digital banking in Africa. By understanding the future of banking and listening closely to our customers, we have upgraded ALAT by Wema to a digital banking platform that is smart, intelligent, and dependable. This evolution reinforces our promise to deliver innovation that genuinely enhances how people live, work, and transact every day.”
He also reassured users about the transition process, saying, “Existing customers can simply visit the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to update their existing ALAT app and sign-in with their existing login details (All their account information and transaction history remain intact on their profile and they will also gain access to new features that make banking faster, more intuitive, and more reliable). For new customers, all they have to do is visit the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to download ALAT by Wema app and click the Get Started icon to onboard seamlessly.”
Regarding the technological enhancements, Mr. Olusegun Adeniyi, Chief Digital Officer at Wema Bank, explained, “With ALAT: The Evolution, we set out to enhance not just functionality but the overall banking experience. By integrating voice banking, contactless payments, and predictive reliability, we are delivering a platform that is built on powerful technology and responds intelligently to customer needs. This upgrade reflects our long-term digital vision to create a digital bank that is adaptive, intuitive, and consistently available.”
Built on the principles of speed, intelligence, and user-focused design, ALAT: The Evolution transforms everyday banking through features such as voice-enabled transactions, contactless payment options, and predictive service alerts. Designed to anticipate customer needs in real time, the platform offers a smarter, more seamless, and dependable digital banking experience—aligned with Wema Bank’s vision for the future of finance.
With this upgrade, Wema Bank continues to cement its position as a digital-first bank, delivering innovative solutions that empower individuals and enterprises to transact confidently in an increasingly digital economy.