Wema Bank launches upgraded version of ALAT

By : Guardian Nigeria

Date: 12 January 2026 8:15am WAT

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Wema Bank Plc, the pioneer of Africa’s first full digital bank, has launched the upgraded version of its flagship digital banking platform, ALAT by Wema.

Designed as the next phase in digital banking, the upgraded version of ALAT delivers a smarter, faster and more intuitive experience, reinforcing Wema Bank’s leadership in technology-driven financial services, a statement by the bank said.

Tagged ‘ALAT: The Evolution’, the upgraded version represents a significant advancement in how customers interact with their banks.

It enables seamless banking through intelligent features such as voice banking (called SAW), which allows customers to carry out banking activities using natural voice commands, reducing friction and improving accessibility.

It also introduces tap and pay for quick, secure, and convenient contactless transactions, alongside uptime prediction that enhances transparency, reliability and confidence around service availability.

Together, these innovations are designed to simplify everyday banking while anticipating customer needs in real time, reinforcing Wema Bank’s commitment to trust, efficiency and customer-centric digital experiences, the statement said.

Announcing the upgraded version, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Wema Bank, Moruf Oseni, said, “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 added that migrating to the upgraded app is seamless.

Existing customers could simply visit the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to update their existing ALAT app and sign in with their existing login details, he said.

For new customers, he added, 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.

Speaking on the technology in the upgraded ALAT by Wema, Chief Digital Officer at Wema Bank, Olusegun Adeniyi, 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.”

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