You’ve planned the trip. Your bags are packed, your itinerary is ready, and you’re finally in Benin Republic for a few days of good food, new sights and a much-needed break from your routine.
Then, somewhere between exploring Cotonou and deciding where to have dinner, you realise there’s a banking request you need to sort out that requires a physical visit to a branch.
Not exactly what you had planned.
What should you do if you need to visit a bank while travelling?
For most everyday banking needs, your phone can do the heavy lifting. You can send money, buy airtime and data, pay bills and manage your account without stepping into a banking hall. But some banking needs require a physical presence. You may need to speak to a banking representative, complete a request or get assistance with something that cannot be handled entirely online.
When that happens, the challenge is finding a branch, especially when you’re in a city you don’t know well.
If you’re a UBA customer travelling to a country where UBA has a presence, that search can be much easier.
How can I find the nearest UBA branch when travelling in Africa?
This is where LEO’s Branch Locator comes in.
Before leaving your hotel, simply head to LEO and use the Branch Locator to find a nearby UBA branch. Instead of spending part of your vacation asking for directions or searching online for branch locations, you can find the information you need before heading out.
Back to Cotonou.
You check LEO, locate the nearest UBA branch and plan the visit around your day. Banking errand sorted. Now you can get back to exploring the city.
Does UBA have branches outside Nigeria?
Yes. UBA operates across 20 African countries, so your banking relationship can extend beyond Nigeria.
Whether you’re travelling to Benin Republic, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda or another UBA market, knowing how to locate a nearby branch can be useful if you need in-person banking assistance.
It’s one of those things you may not think about when planning your holiday, until you need it.
Why is a branch locator useful when travelling?
Finding a bank branch in an unfamiliar city can take time, particularly when you’re already trying to navigate a new destination.
LEO’s Branch Locator helps simplify that process by helping you find a UBA branch before you set out. You can locate the branch, plan your route and continue with your day.
Your holiday should be about discovering a new city, not discovering where the nearest bank is.
When you need a human touch, let LEO help you find it
Digital banking makes it possible to handle many banking needs from wherever you are. But when you need a conversation or assistance that requires a physical visit, sometimes you need the human touch. And when you do, LEO can help you find your way to it.
So take the pictures. Try the food. Explore the city, and if your banking needs call for a branch visit, chat your banking buddy, LEO and let him point you in the right direction.
Always ensure you look out for the verified tick before chatting with LEO. Remember, LEOwill never ask you for your PIN or password.
