Recall that the Bank of Ghana gave the directive that customers of accredited banks who haven’t updated their records with the Ghana Card have until July 1st to do so, or risk being unable to conduct any financial transactions through their respective bank accounts.
In this article, we will detail what could happen if one is not able to link his or her Ghana Card to his or her bank by July 1, 2022.
Since the deadline (July 1, 2022) for the Ghana Card link to bank account link is past, many people who failed or were not able to update their Ghana Card with their banks due to certain circumstances have asked out of worry the fate of their accounts.
If you do not link your Ghana Card to your bank before July, what could happen?
By July 1, customers who are unable to link their Ghana Card to their bank accounts will not lose their accounts. The accounts will not be closed.
Rather, their risk profile would be elevated. This is according to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Bankers Association, John Awuah.
If a customer fails to link his/her Ghana Card to his/her account, banks will increase their scrutiny of such customers who try to transact business.
However, anytime after the July 1 deadline, customers who have not been able to link their Ghana card can do so easily anytime they visit their bank or via the provided online portals.
The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) has also cautioned the public that they shouldn’t use links which are not verified by their banks to link their Ghana Cards. This is due to the fact that fraudsters are taking undue advantage of the exercise to link the Ghana Card to bank accounts. Check Banking Fraud Alert and Awareness Education.
FAQs.
Q1. Will I be able to use my Bank account for online transactions even when I’ve not linked my Ghana Card?
Answer: Yes you will be able to use your account for online transactions when you have not linked your Ghana Card.
Q2. Can I use my bank account for internet banking and/or MoMo transfers if I have not linked my Ghana Card?
Answer: Yes. You can engage in internet banking activities and/or MoMo transfers if you still haven’t linked your Ghana Card to your bank account.
Q3. Will my bank account be closed after July 1, 2022 if I have not linked my Ghana Card?
Answer: No your bank account will not be closed if you’ve not linked your Ghana Card.
Q4. Will I be able to transact with my bank without linking my Ghana Card?
Answer: Yes. You will be able to transact with the bank. However, your risk profile will be elevated.
Q5. When can I link my Ghana Card to my bank account after the July 1 deadline?
Answer: You can link your Ghana Card to your bank account anytime after 1st July, 2022 at your bank. However, it is recommended you do it as early as possible.
Check:
- List of all Banks and their Ghana Card Linking Portals
- How To Link your Ghana Card to your Bank Account
- How To Link Your Ghana Card to your GCB Bank Account
- SIM card registration deadline will not be extended – Ursula Owusu warns
- Banking Fraud Alert and Awareness Education
- Bawumia launches bank-wide mobile money service, GhanaPay
- If betting is sin, then banking is sin too – Mr. Logic