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Access Bank’s phased software update promised stability but customers are struggling 

Access Bank’s recent core banking upgrade has left many customers facing service disruptions, with issues like failed USSD transactions, missing transaction histories, and app malfunctions. Despite a phased approach meant to prevent major downtime, users continue to report problems days after the final upgrade on February 23, 2025.

The bank, which invested ₦68.62 billion ($51.3 million) in tech infrastructure, aims for digital expansion across Africa, but these disruptions raise concerns about execution. Access Bank has yet to publicly address customer complaints, highlighting the challenges of large-scale banking upgrades.

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