

So, although I collect the cards from my banks, I don’t bother to use it or even care to change the cards when they expire. I have these fears because I feel it exposes me to faceless online thieves that could steal all my money by merely getting just a few digits from my ATM slip. All these years, I’ve never liked the idea of online banking, like downloading a banking app on my phone or using ATM cards. Before the lockdown, I’ve always preferred going across the counter to do most of my banking transactions. I had money in my accounts, but I couldn’t withdraw it because banks were closed.

I say this because of the hunger and bitter experiences I had during the total lockdown. But one big lesson that I have learned is the need for one to embrace digital banking, most especially the usage of ATM cards. “The COVID-19 lockdown really opened my eyes to a lot of things. Mr Enemuo said the closure of all banks during the lockdown has made him to realise the need to use an ATM (Automated Teller Machine) card. I will now always think twice before buying new shoes and clothes for a wedding that is six months away.”Īnother is Mr Eugene Enemuo, a motor spare-parts dealer based in the Ladipo market, Lagos State. Then, going forward, with the Coronavirus experience, I’ll be more cautious about my spending. “COVID-19 lockdown threw up the things that matter most in life-relationship with God, family, friendship, humanity, etc.
