Fintech company, Opay has sent message to its customers following the directive of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN on suspension of new account.
The message comes amidst customers’ concerns regarding the safety of their funds following the order of the apex bank.
DAILY GIST reports earlier that the CBN had directed the four Fintech companies: Kuda Bank, Moniepoint, Palmpay, and Opay to suspend creation of accounts for new customers.
The directive comes amidst investigations into allegations that accounts on these platforms have been used for illegal foreign exchange transactions.
However, in a statement on its X account on Tuesday, Opay said it’s committed to fighting illegal financial activities in the country.
It reads: “Opay remains committed to working closely with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other regulatory bodies to fight money laundering, fraud, terrorism financing, and other illegal financial activities.
“As a regulatory-compliant institution, OPay follows the rules set by the CBN and other regulators to ensure the financial system’s integrity.
To achieve this, we have closed non-compliant accounts, implemented strict security measures, and educated customers to help combat fraud.
“To support government efforts to clean up the financial industry, Opay and other Fintechs companies have temporarily paused onboarding new customers and creating new wallets.
This action reflects our commitment to a secure financial environment and fighting against illicit activities.
“Please note that existing accounts and wallets remain unaffected by the CBN’s directive. We want to assure our customers that their funds are secure, their data is protected and this is a temporary measure.
“Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and we are committed to promoting financial inclusion and economic growth as key players in Nigeria’s financial ecosystem.
