Ecobank leads in merchant wallet downloads as eNaira Wallets’ hits 694,000

Ecobank leads in merchant wallet downloads as eNaira Wallets’ hits 694,000

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) digital currency, eNaira, has recorded a total download hitting 694,000, some 95 days after it was unveiled.

A breakdown of the figures showed that as of last Friday, total downloads via iPhone Operating System (iOS) stood at 136,000, while that of Android was 558,000.

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In terms of consumer wallets, the data showed that at 33 per cent, Guaranty Trust Bank was ahead of others, while Ecobank leads in terms of merchant wallet downloads at 22 per cent.

“Downloads have continued to increase to almost 700,000. ENaira wallets were downloaded from North America to Australia and all over Africa,” the report stated.

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It also showed that the app was also downloaded in South America, Europe, Asia, and in almost all the countries in Africa.

President Muhammadu Buhari launched the digital currency on October 25, 2021.

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