BK launches new online loan repayment feature
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Bank of Kigali has introduced the loan repayment feature available on the BK Mobile app. It allows clients to keep track of their repayment schedule, interest rates, and outstanding balance without queuing at a bank. Photo: Courtesy.

Bank of Kigali has introduced the Loan Repayment Feature available on the BK Mobile App that allows clients to keep track of their repayment schedule, interest rates, and Outstanding Balance without queuing at a bank’s branch.

This is part of the lender’s steps towards achieving technology transformation impacting the lives of Rwandans through its innovative digital products and services.

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"This unique feature not only enhances the user experience but also aligns with the bank’s commitment to delivering convenience and accessibility to its customers,” the bank said in a statement.

While saving clients’ time and effort, the feature provides that the loan amount and schedule automatically adjust according to the amount paid, providing customers with real-time updates on their loan status.

"This state-of-the-art feature ensures transparency and allows customers to stay in control of their finances, making informed decisions about their loan repayment journey,” it stated.

BK remains Rwanda’s leading financial institution and remains committed to providing a seamless and exceptional banking experience, according to the leadership.

This is cemented by investments in infrastructure, partnerships, and innovative products, which contributes to the financial empowerment of Rwandans.

"With the development and launch of new digital products, such as the BK Apps Loan Repayment Feature, the bank continues to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to transforming lives and fostering financial inclusion.”

The lender has won several back-to-back international and regional banking awards from Euromoney, The Banker, Global Finance Magazine, and EMEA Finance.

It was recently awarded ‘Best Bank in Rwanda 2023’ by Global Finance Magazine for the third consecutive year.

The banking institution is a subsidiary of BK Group which has four other subsidiaries — BK Insurance, BK TecHouse, BK Capital, and BK Foundation.

The commercial leads with market share over 30 percent across key metrics. The Bank has a distribution network comprising 68 branches, 13 outlets, 9 mobile vans, 3,044 agents and serves over 361,595 individuals and over 27,117 business entities.