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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Zenith Bank, DStv Launch Direct Debit Scheme


By Esther Awuah

Daniel Asiedu (right) in a handshake with Oscar Mensah after the launch  


Zenith Bank Ghana Limited, in collaboration with MultiChoice Ghana, operators of DStv, have introduced a scheme that will allow DStv subscribers to pay their monthly subscription without visiting the MultiChoice office or payment points.

Known as the Direct Debit Scheme, the product is designed to provide all DStv subscribers nationwide as well as customers and non-customers of the Bank with an automated interbank direct debit platform.

The scheme is supported by the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement System (GhIPPS) and therefore non-customers of Zenith Bank are expected to benefit from it as well.

Speaking at the launch, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Zenith Bank, Daniel Asiedu said the relationship between the two companies has evolved to enhance subscription payments to deliver uninterrupted service to subscribers.

He said “today we are gathered here to launch yet another innovative product leveraging on available technology whereby subscribers can sign up for automatic monthly deductions, irrespective of the bank they save with and enjoy uninterrupted service.”

He noted that the bank was determined to continue to provide value to all its customers and the general public at large through innovative product collaborations.

Oscar Mensah, Head of Operations at MultiChoice, said the scheme “was borne out of the commitment of MultiChoice to ensure subscribers enjoy uninterrupted service in a convenient manner whether or not they have an account with Zenith Bank.”

He explained that when a subscriber signs up for the scheme, his or her account will be debited monthly and the money paid to MultiChoice Ghana.

This immediately reflects on the MultiChoice payment monitoring system and the subscribers DStv account is credited.

To sign on to the scheme, subscribers are required to complete mandate forms at the MultiChoice office and all Zenith Bank branches.
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