AltBank
No more multiple logins and juggling between different banking platforms. Whether you’re checking your account balance, transferring funds, paying bills, or investing, AltBank opens the door to a unified banking experience.
We are building an Alternative economy where everyone is financially independent.
AltBank app is a digital banking platform designed to provide seamless banking services, such as account creation, transfers, airtime purchase, bill payments, and card requests. It offers enhanced features for improved customer satisfaction and efficient transaction management.
To create an account:
• Download and launch the AltBank app.
• On the welcome page, select “Get Started” or “Register.”
• Choose whether you have an AltBank account or need to create one.
• Provide either your BVN for verification, and follow the on-screen prompts
Yes, AltBank supports multiple account types, including:
• Swift Account
• Minor Account
• Future Me Account (for ages 15-18)
• Savings Account
If you forget your password or PIN, you can reset it by selecting “Forgot Password”
or “Forgot PIN” on the login page. You will be prompted to answer a security
question and verify via OTP.
To request a debit card:
• Log into your AltBank account.
• Go to the Card Management section and choose “Request a Debit Card.”
• Select your preferred card type and delivery option, provide necessary details, and confirm by entering your PIN.
To activate your new card:
• Navigate to the Card Management section in your AltBank profile.
• Select “Card Activation” and follow the steps to enter the card details, PIN, and OTP sent to your registered phone number.
Yes, you can schedule recurring payments by navigating to the Transaction menu, selecting “Recurring Payment,” and setting your payment frequency, start date, and debit time.
Funding can be done via direct deposit, transfers, or linking a card for direct funding within the AltBank app.
If you attempt a transaction beyond your limit, it will be declined. You can increase your limit in the profile settings, where additional verification may be required.
AltBank provides a “Transaction History” option in the menu, allowing you to filter by date and type. Each transaction will display its current status, such as completed or pending.
To increase your transaction limit:
• Navigate to 'Profile' > 'Transaction Limits' in the app.
• Choose the type of transaction (e.g., Interbank or Bill Payment).
• Enter your desired limit, agree to terms, and verify via PIN, card, or biometrics.
The Panic Password temporarily reduces available funds in your account by 70% in case of an emergency, helping prevent unauthorized withdrawals.
AltBank includes multiple security features like:
• Two-factor authentication
• Secure OTP for transactions
• Biometrics (Face ID/Fingerprint) for login
• Panic Password
• Transaction PIN and security questions
For assistance, you can use the “Support” option within the app or reach out to customer service via the contact information provided in the AltBank app.
To upgrade your account:
• Go to 'Profile' > 'Upgrade Account.'
• Follow prompts to submit ID verification, address, and any necessary documentation for validation. Once completed, your account status will be updated.
AltBank employs:
• Multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Secure protocols such as HTTPS and data encryption at rest.
• Compliance with PCI-DSS and NDPR for data protection, ensuring your information is safeguarded.
• Follow prompts to submit ID verification, address, and any necessary documentation for validation. Once completed, your account status will be updated.
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Licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria
The Alternative Bank is an independent financial organization in the Non-interest Banking (NIB) sector. If you receive services from, or if you have any other questions, please reach out to us via any of our contact channels. Registered address: 239 Ikorodu Road, Lagos. Financial operations on the Alternative Bank is authorised and regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria. License to commence operations was granted in 2014. Trading and investment products provided by the Alternative Bank is wholly owned.
We are dedicated to ensuring adherence to Non-Interest Banking principles through the appointment of an Advisory Committee of Experts (ACE). The ACE is tasked with the review and approval of all our products and processes after ensuring full compliance with NIB principles.
Abubakar Muhammad Musa is currently a Sharia Advisor and Consultant for SHAPE Knowledge Services a consulting firm based in Kuwait. He has been involved in product development, Sharia research and approval of Islamic banking products for different clients. His work covers retail banking, corporate banking and project finance deals.
Formerly, Abubakar worked as a Researcher in different units at International Shariah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Besides his primary assignments in ISRA, he taught Shariah Rules in Financial Transactions to Chartered Islamic Finance Professional (CIFP) Masters online Students of International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF), Malaysia. He also taught MBA and BBA Students different Islamic Banking and Finance Subjects at University College of Bahrain.
Abubakar holds two Diplomas with distinction, one in Islamic Law and the other in Arabic Language from Al-Imam University Riyadh. He also holds LLB (Hons) degree in Shariah from the same University. He successfully completed his (CIFP) Professional Masters Degree Programme at (INCEIF), Malaysia. He had his internship program on Islamic Banking & Finance at Fajr Capital in Kuala Lumpur. During the programme, Abubakar conducted research relating to product structuring and market development.
Abdurraheem Ahmad Sayi is a legal practitioner and Consultant of over 16 years of active legal practice. He is currently the principal partner, A.A. Sayi & Co. (Qist Chambers) and Qadi, Independent Shari’ah Panel of Lagos State – a platform, through which he has delivered several judgments of in-depth analysis, widely applauded by leading legal and intellectual icons, including learned Judges, professors of law and Islamic Studies.
He is the Executive Director/C.E.O., ClearPath Islamic Centre (Incorporated), Lekki-Lagos and Chief Imam, SilverPoint Central Mosque, Badore, Ajah-Lagos. Fondly called Imam Sayi, Abdurraheem is the designate Chairman, Shari’ah Advisory Committee, Mutual Benefit Takaaful.
Imam Sayi has also authored a few works, some of which include: The Financial Obligations: a compendium of essays on monetary or material obligations under Islamic Law and Waqf (Charity Endowment): The Governing Principles.
He holds a Certificate on Improving Personal Effectiveness from the Lagos Business School (Pan African University) and he is a recipient of numerous awards and certificates of merits.
Education:
Master of Arts Law and Diplomacy, The Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy.
Bachelor of Arts Arabic & Islamic Studies, The University of Chicago.
Shariah Board Experience:
Bank Muscat Meethaq (2013 – 2017)
Sterling Bank Nigeria (Since 2013)
University Bank, USA (Since 2006)
Abdulkader Thomas has over 35 years of diversified financial services experience in major markets. With a Master of Arts Law and Diplomacy from The Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy and a BA in Arabic & Islamic Studies from The University of Chicago. His areas of activity have included trade finance, real estate finance, securities and alternative finance.
As the general manager of a foreign bank branch in New York, he secured the first US regulatory approvals of Islamic mortgage and instalment credit/sale as banking instruments. Later, he secured US regulatory approval for profit sharing deposits. Abdulkader has been involved in the successful implementation of these products in the US market. With more than 17years Shariah Board Experience in Bank Muscat Meethaq, Sterling Bank Nigeria and University Bank USA, Abdulkader has worked on IFTA projects in Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, and an authority on Islamic deal structures and securities.
He also serves as a director of Alkhabeer Capital in Jeddah and Chairman of Alkhabeer (DIFC). He is a member of the international advisory board of the Securities Commission of Malaysia, a published author, and an active speaker on Islamic finance.