Monrovia, Liberia: Liberia Finance & Trust
Credit Union is introducing a secured electronic
payment system into the financial sector of the Liberian economy including
the use of
“SICACARD” a credit/debit card product for all commercial activities and
banking/credit
union products and services, according to a news release just issued by
the management.
The new system will be facilitated by the Liberian Finance & Trust Credit
Union (LFTCU).
Liberia will be the second country in West Africa, first Ghana to
introduce the use of the
card and payment system for payment of goods and services. Consumers
holding the SICACARD
will not need to carry cash in Liberia or when traveling outside Liberia
to another country
where “SICACARD” services are available.
SICACARD will be able to connect users directly to their checking and
savings accounts.
The will be offered to all citizens of Liberia, living in the country and
abroad and to help
card members to grow their savings while the card. SICACARD provides
multiple advantages
and conveniences to its holders.
Roy Montgomery of the Liberia Finance & Trust Credit says increased
competition in
Liberia’s financial services is expected, adding, an advantage to the
consumer to have an
option, to choose from. He says this is good news for consumers because
they will be exposed
those multiple options.
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