Kuda Bank USSD code for bank transfers, sending or adding money to your Kuda microfinance bank account.
Here is a detailed breakdown of how to use the Kuda Bank USSD Code to transfer or add money to your Kuda Bank account
Transfer money to Kuda Bank account from First Bank with USSD Code
1. Dial *894*amount*Kuda account number# from the phone number linked to the account.
2. Follow the prompts on your screen to complete your transfer.
Send Money to Kuda Bank account from Wema Bank With kuda bank USSD code
Dial *945*Kuda account number*amount# from the phone number linked to the account and follow the prompts on your screen or follow the steps below.
1. Dial *945# from the phone number linked to the account.
2. Type in 3 for Send Money.
3. Send 2 for Other Banks.
4 Type in your Kuda account number.
5. Send 9 for Next.
6. Send 1 for Kuda Microfinance Bank and complete your transfer.
To add money to Kuda Bank from Zenith Bank, GTBank and Polaris Bank using kuda bank ussd code follow these steps.
1 Open Kuda.
2. Tap Add Money on your dashboard.
3. Tap Add By USSD.
4. Type in the amount you want to send.
5. Tap the right USSD code to dial it and follow the prompts on your screen.
To add money to your Kuda Bank via Bank Deposit follow these steps
1. Open Kuda.
2. Tap Add Money on your dashboard.
3. Tap Cash Deposit then tap the partner bank you prefer.
4. Follow the instructions on your screen to deposit cash into your Kuda account at the partner bank’s branch.
To add money to Kuda Bank account with GTBank
1. Dial *737*50*amount*416# from the phone number linked to the account.
2. Follow the prompts on your screen to complete your transfer.
To send money from Kuda Bank account with Kuda Bank USSD code
Move money around, buy airtime and pay bills with the Payments button at the bottom of your Kuda dashboard.
Tap the Payments button.
Tap Send Money.
Fill in the details of the transfer.
Confirm the transfer.
To add money to Kuda Bank account with cards
Each time you add money with a credit or debit card, Kuda Bank charges a fee through a payment gateway (eg. Paystack, Flutterwave, Interswitch) that initiates the transfer between your bank card and kuda account.
However, because it is hard to trace the source of credit or debit card funds, fraudsters prefer this method to cover their tracks when transferring stolen money.
Therefore, Kuda has made adjustments to its rules for security reasons:
Rule #1: You must upgrade your Kuda account to add money with a card.
To keep everyone and their money as safe as we can, we cannot compromise on this.
Without a Bank Verification Number (BVN) and a government-issued ID, you can add money to your account strictly by transfer or cash deposits.
Tap More at the bottom of your Kuda dashboard then tap Identification to add your BVN and ID.
Rule #2: Kuda Bank will stop paying the payment gateway fee after you’ve added up to 100,000 naira to your account with a card.
This means that once you’ve hit the 100,000 naira limit for free top-ups, you’ll have to pay a payment gateway fee every time you add money to your Kuda Bank account with a card.
The payment gateway fee for local cards is 100 naira + 1.5% of the amount you’re adding.
Please, this fee isn’t from Kuda Bank but Kuda Microfinance Bank will let you know how much it is before you move money from your card to your accounts.
Cash deposits and transfers to your account are always free.
Kuda Bank will make sure we send you a message when you’re approaching the free limit.
Rule #3 — You will pay the payment gateway fee whenever you top up your Kuda account with an international card.
The payment gateway fee for international cards is 100 naira + 4% of the amount you’re adding.
If your card is from a bank outside Nigeria, you will have to pay the payment gateway fee every time you use it to add money to your account.
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has recently granted licenses to ten (10) digital banks offering services in the country.
While these digital banks could be lumped as FinTech due to the similarities in their service offerings, they operate under different license categories issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). With payment at the core of these Digital banks, many of them would like to do more, hence, to pursue this aspiration, several of them have acquired microfinance banking (MFB) licenses.
Unlike the regular commercial bank license, the MFB licenses are a low-cost quick fix for digital banks. It allows them to accept deposits and provide lending services, the most basic banking services.
Investors King understands that a microfinance bank (MFB) license is the most commonly used license for the purpose of digital banking in Nigeria. The MFB license enables the holder to receive deposits and grant loans to its customers.
For many Digital banks, an MFB license is important, which has seen a large number of them acquire MFB licenses over the last few years. The MFB license also serves as a quick fix for Digital banks looking to offer some banking services but are unable to raise the ₦25 billion ($59.5 million) required to secure a commercial bank license.
It is however pertinent for individuals to know the status of most digital banks as regards their license before trusting them with their funds. This step shouldn’t be overlooked due to the fact that a lot of digital banks operating in the country today are illegal which can spell doom for customers in the long run.
Check Out The List of Ten (10) Digital Banks Granted Microfinance Bank Licenses by the CBN
1.)Piggyvest
Launched in 2016 just as a savings product, Piggyvest which is a CBN-Licensed microfinance bank has morphed into more than just a savings platform and is growing into a robust financial management platform with many products planned for the next few years. Piggyvest operated in partnership with 2 Microfinance banks and used their licenses. However, in early 2018, the startup acquired Gold Microfinance bank and its license.
2.) Moniepoint
CBN-Licensed microfinance bank Moniepoint is one of Nigeria’s leading financial solutions providers, formerly known as TeamApt. Moniepoint is a community-based bank with its services powered by Moniepoint MFB Limited, a Microfinance bank duly licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). In 2022, Moniepoint MFB was also awarded by the CBN as the most inclusive payment platform in the country.
3.) VFD Microfinance
VFD Microfinance bank is one of the leading microfinance banks in Nigeria which is based in Lagos. The company is run by a highly experienced management board, with more than five decades of excellent customer service under their belt. The VFD Group Plc has stated that it will intensify its quest to obtain a commercial banking license from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) before the end of 2023.
4.) Sofri
Launched in April 2022, Sofri is a trademark of Links Microfinance Limited (Links Mfb). Links Mfb is licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and deposits are insured by the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). The startup uses technology to deliver superior customer service to its customers.
5.) FairMoney
FairMoney MFB, a digital microfinance bank that is licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) provides financial services via its flagship mobile app. With Fairmoney, users can get a loan instantly in 5 minutes, from anywhere in Nigeria. They can repay on or before your due date with no hidden charges.
6.) Mint
Mint Digital Bank is a CBN-Licensed microfinance bank and a subsidiary of Finex Microfinance Bank that offers unparalleled value to Nigerians by providing innovative solutions to businesses and individuals who require digital financial services. The bank also provides financial services to underserved groups such as low-income earners.
7.) Carbon
Carbon is a Microfinance Bank licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) with deposits insured by the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). Carbon offers Nigerians better financial services through free transfers, high-yield savings, and buy now pay later at zero account fees and an annual interest of 1% per annum.
8.) Kuda
Kuda is a full-service digital microfinance bank that is duly licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Kuda offers users more than one way to pay easily, including a widely accepted debit card issued in partnership with Visa, quick web payments direct from their Kuda account, and location-based gift cards for shopping and subscriptions. From international transfers to on-the-spot payments at market stalls, the startup has simplified sending money.
9.) Sparkle
Sparkle Microfinance Bank is licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). All deposits are insured by the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). Sparkle is a lifestyle and financial ecosystem providing seamless solutions to Nigeria’s retailers, SMEs, and individuals. The startup mission is to help Nigerians fulfill their potential by democratizing access to valuable solutions for their business and personal needs.
10.) Eyowo
Eyowo Microfinance Bank Ltd (RC838171) is licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria as a Microfinance Bank. Eyowo unifies all the financial tools users need to pay, receive, budget, and save money in one place, also providing you with the safest card in Nigeria in partnership with Mastercard.
MasterCard has announced a partnership with an Australian stablecoin platform, Stables to launch a stablecoin wallet for customers in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
The payment giant noted that the stablecoin wallet will only support deposits and withdrawals via the Australian Dollar at launch.
Speaking on the development, Stables co-founder and CEO Daniel Li stated that Mastercard’s stablecoin wallet will be available for users in the second quarter of 2023. He added that the stablecoin wallet will later support the United States Dollar, British Pounds, and Euro as well as currencies in Latin America and Africa.
While anticipating the launch, Li disclosed that stablecoin has the potential to improve the financial system. “Stablecoins will play a pivotal role in the new financial system and will be core to bridging the worlds of traditional and decentralized finance,” he said.
Li further added that users will be able to top up their balance using bank transfer, direct debit and other modes of payment.
Meanwhile Mastercard Australia’s head of fintech, Kallan Hogan said that the company is committed to providing innovative payment solutions that will give users the freedom to spend their assets when, how, and where they want.
Investors King understands that a partnership involving a reputable payment company such as MasterCard will be a positive sentiment, especially after the debacle that befell USDC. Recall that USDC fell below the $1 mark after one of its banking partners, Silvergate ran out of liquidity.
No doubt, this collaboration is expected to strengthen stablecoin and by extension, the crypto industry as a whole.
Benefits of Mastercard’s Stablecoin Wallet
The partnership involves the stablecoin-only wallet built by Stables, coming with a payment card supported by Mastercard. The payment card allows users to spend and save the USDC stablecoin by converting the digital currency into fiat and settling in the MasterCard network.
In addition, users can also top up their balance using bank transactions, direct debits, and other methods of payment.
Nigeria’s digital bank ALAT by Wema has opened application entries for the fourth edition of its hackathon program, with the theme, “Hackaholics 4.0 ‘Re-imagine’.
Announcing the commencement of entries for the program, the bank’s executive director, Digital services, Mr. Tunde Mabawonku said that just as the bank is constantly innovating by refining banking with ALAT, it is also poised to help individuals and organizations to innovate to make the country better.
In his words,
“Just as we redefined experiential banking with ALAT, Hackaholics is at the heart of our innovative project for startups. We are poised to host the largest campus hackathon this year. As we plan the next eight decades of Wema Bank, we need to innovate and help encourage others to innovate. We try to get the best and brightest and give the country ideas on how to transform our organizations to become world-class”.
Also speaking on the commencement of this year’s edition, the bank’s Chief Digital Officer Mr. Olusegun Adeniyi said the bank has successfully disrupted the digital banking ecosystem by producing the first digital bank and creating unique experimental banking with ALAT. He added that the hackathon program has been driven by the mindset of innovation.
This year workaholics 4.0 was launched with a push to bring together 10,000 young innovators from across Nigeria as well as Africa, with a mission to investigate the endless possibilities in emerging technologies while utilizing its neo-bank proposition to significantly expand the student and youth eco-system.
The bank plans to produce 5,000 solutions, create six pitch centers, and have almost one million footfalls during the campaign. For this year, the winner takes home N3,000,000 First runner-up N2,500,000, and Second Runner-up N1,500,000.
To cover more grounds regarding societal problems, this year’s Hackaholics edition is expanding its scope and exploring more verticals, which include Education, Climate, civic tech, Insurance, GovTech, Health, Gender-Based Violence, Fintech, Financial Inclusion, and Entertainment.
Participants can be part of this year’s Hackaholics 4.0 by registering on the website, to Join a diverse group of problem-solvers, developers, designers, and creative thinkers at this year’s edition to make a difference.
Application Process
Steps to follow
Click register now on the workaholic’s website
Input your solution details and information
Input your team members’ details
Submit your application and await your email.
Benefits Participants stand to gain
Hackaholics is a great opportunity for participants to learn and experiment. They stand to benefit from the following ;
Grand to build/ scale solutions
Support for product and integration
Visibility for your team/ solution
Access to community of founders
Coaching/ Mentorship for founders
Learn from renowned industry expert
Investors King understands that as a way of honoring its commitment to inclusivity, women-led teams will be given recognition and rewards in this year’s edition.
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