dfcu Bank has announced a partnership with CR2, a global-leading banking software company, to upgrade the Bank’s ATM, Card, and Payments Management Platform.
The announcement was made during a press conference at dfcu Bank’s Headquarters in Nakasero, Kampala.
dfcu Bank CEO, Mathias Katamba, highlighted the digital transformational journey the bank has undergone since 2017 and underpinned the Bank’s pillar of “becoming a digital and data-driven organisation” in line with overall customer strategy.
Katamba further highlighted the digital transformational journey the bank has undergone since 2017 and underpinned the Bank’s pillar of “becoming a digital and data-driven organisation” in line with overall customer strategy.
“Digital transformation is at the core of our strategy, and partnering with CR2 a world leader in providing digital banking and payments solutions is a significant step toward this ambition. We are excited about the possibilities that this new platform will bring about in our operations as a Bank, commitment to innovation, and meeting the evolving needs of our customers,” he said.
“This CR2 BankWorld Platform allows us to innovate and bring more solutions to our customers in a faster and more agile way. In addition, with CR2’s wider ecosystem we can access additional Fintechs and other technology partners in the future,” Katamba explained, adding:
“We couldn’t have had a better partner on this journey than CR2, we are proudly associated and happy for the work we will achieve together.”
On his part, Fintan Byrne, the CR2 Chief Executive Officer (CEO), noted that the Company is a global leader in the provision of solutions that power digital banking. The Company has a wide footprint that includes East Africa.
“With the understanding of dfcu’s Digital Transformation plans, CR2 and dfcu Bank are perfectly aligned in this partnership. The Bank’s vision to transform lives and businesses through innovative solutions makes CR2 the right partner for dfcu’s short and long-term requirements.”
He added: “We are delighted to partner with dfcu bank and expand our reach across the region. This is the beginning of what we are sure will be a long and beneficial relationship for us both.”
dfcu bank says as its services are moved from the traditional branch to mobile or web, the new ATM, Card, and payments platform will enable simpler and more seamless end-to-end customer journeys across our self-service channels and payments.