FirstBank, 3AL Join Hands on eCommerce

FirstBank is set to revolutionise the way consumers and merchants facilitate payment for goods and services using social and digital media, in  its bid to continually improve banking services and ease customers’ experience.

FirstBank in conjunction with 3AL Limited has built a portal to provide various services which include retail, insurance products and e-ticketing solutions.

The portal, www.3al.com is Nigeria’s first social commerce channel which has social media and e-Commerce functionalities.

With its social media functionality, businesses can interact with potential customers while its e-Commerce functionality enables online ordering and payment for goods & services.

The portal which is a self-service tool also enables businesses set-up their online store, upload their products and interact with potential consumers.

Online payment is processed by FirstEConnect, a robust payment gateway deployed by FirstBank which enables secure payments for goods and services through the use of all payment card types issued in the market today as well as enabling online ordering of products which will be delivered to the doorsteps of customers.

According to Mr. Akin Fanimokun, head, Technology and Services, FirstBank, the social commerce portal will be a meeting hub for businesses and SMEs who wish to showcase their services online; shoppers who desire to buy goods at discounted prices and individuals who love interacting and networking with friends and loved ones from all locations in Nigeria and globally.