By Abubakarr Harding
The oldest and most reliable telecommunications company in the country, Orange SL, also known as the ‘Kombra Network’ has via its financial services department, Orange Money, provided an easy leeway by allowing potential university applicants to purchase their online application pins through Orange Money.
Through the Orange Money App Expanding Financial Access in Sierra Leone individuals who want to purchase their online application PIN, can easily use Orange Money service – by dialing the short code #144*3*13# and buy the online application pins that will grant applicants access to use the online application portal of the University of Sierra Leone.
It should be noted that the Orange Money app is leading the way in expanding access to financial services in Sierra Leone. The app, which was designed and launched by Orange Money Limited this year, has all the features for Orange Money services in one hub.
It is indisputable that Orange Money is the biggest mobile money service in Sierra Leone with over one million customers using the service. Even before the launch of the app, the service can boast of the biggest customer base, more than any of its competitors.
The launch of this new app just solidified the entity’s position in the digital money market.
“Financial inclusion has been a key challenge for a long time now in Sierra Leone, this new app solves that problem. Imagine with just one click you can do everything that you are used to doing with Orange Money, only this time it is much simpler. Now, more people can easily access money and do business easily,” the Director of Orange Money said about the app.
The new app is available for download on popular sites like Google Play Store and Apple Store.
Already customers have been excited about it because of how user-friendly it is.
Nicol Williams, a student said he no longer needs to memorize short codes to do his business through Orange Money.
“With the app it is much simpler for me, the moment I open the app I can do anything I want, from sending money to reversing it. It also means I can locate Orange Money merchants anywhere, this means I won’t be stranded anymore,” he said.
The app has features that customer can use to pay utility bills, check balance, receive and send money, instantly checking balance and a lot more. Through the platform cross transaction from Orange Money to bank and the reverse can also be done.
It must be underscored that the availability of the Orange Money App , which could be accessed and downloaded, is now a big blessing for University applicants who are on the verge of purchasing their online application pins through Orange Money.
