This startup believes replacing account numbers with paytags can reduce fraud in Nigeria’s banking system
Every bank transfer exposes pieces of personal information that fraudsters can use over time. Flex, a Nigerian fintech startup, believes replacing account numbers with paytags could help reduce fraud by masking users’ identities during transactions.
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