United Bank for Africa Launches “Bumper” Account

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has launched the ‘UBA Bumper Account’, a hybrid account, targeted at transforming the lives of its customers.

The new account, which is in line with the bank’s mission of creating superior value for its stakeholders while encouraging saving cultures among Nigerians, was launched on Tuesday.

The account, carefully crafted to improve the lives of the UBA customers, will offer account holders an opportunity to win cash prizes of up to N2 million.

Speaking during the launch and monthly draw which was held at the UBA Head Office, in Lagos, the Group Head, Retail Banking, Jude Anele said, the New ‘UBA Bumper Account’ was created with the customer in mind.

“We have in recent times deepened our focus on the most important aspect of our business – the customers we serve. Hence, our huge investment in technology to make banking easier and seamless, even as we introduce new offerings such as this Bumper Account, that will deliver improved value to stakeholders.

He explained that new and existing customers of the bank need to ensure they have a minimum deposit of N5,000 in their UBA Bumper Account to qualify for draws. According to him, current UBA customers are to dial  *919*20*1# to migrate to the UBA Bumper Account whilst potential customers  should dial *919*20# if interested in opening a UBA Bumper Account.

In the first draw which was held live  during  the official launch in Lagos today,  a total of 100 customers emerged winners as the  Bumper to Bumper Crooner, Wande Coal   serenaded guests with his famous hit songs to the delight of all present.

“A monthly shopping allowance of N100,000 for a year is also up for grabs. “No fewer than 50 account holders will get a whopping N2 million each across all participating regions. This account is open to both existing and new customers of the bank who save a minimum of N5,000,” Anele noted.

Amos Wisdom, one of the winners present, could not hide his joy when he was announced as one of the winners. “I am still very amazed. Before I came here, I had the conviction that I would win. All my life, I have never won anything like this, and I am very happy that I won this time. Thank you so much UBA,” he said.

Another winner, Ohagbelum Peace, who could not believe it when her name was announced said if she wasn’t present herself, she would not have believed in promos like the UBA Bumper Account. “I am very grateful. This is a new experience for me and I am now a number one fan of UBA. This has re-enforced my belief for this bank.”