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FNB Eswatini expands eWallet transfers

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First National Bank Eswatini has launched eWallet Plus, an enhanced version of its digital wallet that allows transfers between bank accounts and participating digital wallets. The service includes transfers to MTN MoMo and other Eswatini Payment Switch wallets, according to the bank, which says it aims to make payments more flexible.

FNB Eswatini, a bank in the Kingdom of Eswatini, has launched eWallet Plus, an expanded version of its digital wallet that allows users to transfer funds received to other beneficiaries and partner wallets, according to the Times of Eswatini. The service also allows transfers to MTN MoMo and other wallets participating in Eswatini’s payment system, as well as the receipt of money from these wallets and other bank accounts.

The new version retains cardless cash withdrawals at FNB ATMs and has no monthly account fees. To activate eWallet Plus, customers must dial *130*321#, select option zero and follow the instructions, the bank said.

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