The accessibility of online banking has led to an increase in some banks’ digital channels. Using 2.36 million visits in June 2024, Semrush data indicates that the UBA is the top-ranked website.
In June, Paystack customers accounted for an impressive 2.23 million visits to their website, securing their position as the second-highest visitors among banking websites in Nigeria.
This significant traffic indicates high engagement and usage of Paystack’s digital services, trailing only behind UBA’s 2.36 million visits.
The substantial number of visits to Paystack’s website underscores Nigeria’s growing reliance on digital banking and online financial services and Paystack’s prominent position in the market.
Some banks have seen an increase in their digital channels due to online banking choices as their client base becomes increasingly accustomed to using digital technologies.
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Nigeria’s Financial Institutions Embrace Digital Banking
In Nigeria, most financial institutions have embraced digital banking, recognising the immense potential of digital technology to transform the financial landscape.
This shift responds to the growing demand for convenient, accessible, and efficient banking services that digital technology provides.
As digital technology continues to advance and play an increasingly vital role in the financial industry, most financial institutions in Nigeria have proactively adapted to this shift, integrating digital solutions into their operations to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of their customers.
This widespread adoption of digital banking in Nigeria is a testament to the country’s growing digital savvy and the financial sector’s willingness to innovate and embrace change.
Many Nigerians have steadily shifted from using traditional banking techniques to the more straightforward self-service choices offered by banks, which involve easily using computers and cell phones when transacting.
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Nigeria’s Top 10 Banking Websites June 2024 Rankings
A system of average monthly visitors was used to rank the websites of commercial banks and other financial services organisations. This method provides a clear and objective way to determine the most popular and engaging online platforms in the financial sector.
The rankings revealed that The United Bank for Africa (UBA) led the pack with an impressive 2.36 million visits in June 2024. Paystack customers followed closely behind, accounting for 2.23 million visits in the same month. Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc) secured the third spot with 1.25 million visitors, rounding out the top three rankings.
Here are 10 banking websites Nigerians visit the most, and the bank websites are as follows according to how they are ranked :
ubagroup.com – 2.36M, paystack.com – 2.23M, gtbank.com – 1.25M, zenithbank.com -1.17M, accessbankplc.com -1.15M, wise.com – 950.25K, firstbanknigeria.com – 855.36K, xe.com – 817.15K, providusbank.com -713.76K and mastercard.com – 400.1K.
