First Inland bank has created opportunities for its customers to enhance their lifestyle by introducing 11 lifestyle products that is geared to making life easier for its numerous customers and Nigerians in general.

 The 11 lifestyle products include FIRSTSERVE, LEAP, ESTEEM, MAXICASH, FINESAVE, XTRA LEASE, NAIRA WISE, E-SERVE, FLASHME CASH, BLACK CARD AND I-PAY have been developed to support customers to meet their various lifestyle needs, actualize their dreams and achieve their goals.
According to the MD/CEO of the bank, Mr. Okey Nwosu “the first one package first-Serve LEAP [Leaders Education Account Plan]. It provides a window for parents and guardians to build up funds for the payment of their wards’ school fees. The interest rate is two per cent per annum above savings rate. Other benefits include: Insurance cover between 50 - 100 in cases of permanent disability and death respectively; Flash me cash club membership; School fees loan up to 50 per cent of account balance; Leap Education club membership for children. Another first-Serve product is AIM (All-Purpose Investment Master-Plan), which is for anybody targeting to grow a large pool of funds for specific needs. This savings account is for individuals, traders and apprentices and the interest rate hovers between two per cent and five per cent per annum. A support of up to 50 per cent of account balance can also be given to the account holder”.

Nwosu stated that there is also the FINSAVE (First Inland Savings Account), which is a specialized savings product that offers the customer the benefits of features in a current account. This he said is designed to meet customers’ increasing demand for a savings account that will meet their need for flexibility, accessibility, convenience and attractive interest rates. This account, which is designed for non-borrowing individuals and sole proprietors.
“The products has the following benefits: such as Access to the bank’s ATM’s service (i.e. The Black Cards); Withdrawals can be made nationwide; Allows third party withdrawals / dividend warrants; flash me cash club membership. Another one is the NAIRA WISE Account. This is a savings account provides an avenue for artisans, traders, groups and associations to save regularly towards targeted goals and also gives support on rotational basis for members of groups / association. The opening and minimum balance is N1000.” he stressed.
Another one he mentioned is the XTRA LEASE. He said this package gives individuals and career minded persons access to credit facilities for purchase of assets with convenient repayment terms. The assets that can be acquired include: New cars and fairly used cars; Personal computers / laptops; Household equipments e.g. cookers, TV, air conditioners, deep freezers, generating sets, washing machines, Furniture.
Nwosu stated that there are three e-serve products aptly tagged The Flashme Lifestyle, the I-pay Lifestyle, and the Blackcard Lifestyle. Flash-Me-Cash is a mobile payment solution from First Inland Bank that allows transfers and various payments via GSM phones. It allows electronic retrieval of recharge vouchers via phones, adding that various services are offered on this platform. These services are enjoyed via simple text messaging or the use of the Flash-Me-Cash menu, which can be easily downloaded to a phone. For instance, via text message or the Flash-Me Cash Menu on your phone, you can purchase tickets for both local and international flights of any airline of your choice.
The I-pay Lifestyle is an Internet payment solution from First Inland, which allows transfers and various payments online. It also allows electronic retrieval of recharge vouchers online. It allows multiple payments [one to many] just by a click.
Customers would also be delighted with the Black Card, a multifaceted card solution from the bank that allows cash withdrawals from any ATM machine and can be used on POS terminal. It allows transfers from Flashme accounts.
First Inland bank’s business model is built on an in-depth understanding of the Nigerian economy and its people. And this explains, why the bank has developed unique solutions across various delivery channels, tailor-made to address specific banking needs across the entire spectrum of the country.
First Inland, no doubt, is truly positioned to provide exceptional banking services to its customers.

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