FNB Namibia says its Automated Deposit Terminals (ADTs) across the country have been upgraded to accept the newly issued Namibia Dollar banknotes following the national rollout of the next generation of currency.
The bank said the upgrade enables customers to deposit the enhanced N$200, N$100, N$50, N$20 and N$10 notes at deposit-enabled ADTs nationwide.
The Bank of Namibia recently introduced the upgraded banknote series under the theme “Our Currency, Our Heritage, Our Pride – Meet the Next Generation of the Namibia Dollar”, aimed at improving the security, durability and design of the country’s currency.
FNB Namibia National Cash and Self Service Devices Manager Namibia Katuuo said the upgrade required coordinated updates to the bank’s ATM infrastructure to ensure the new notes are correctly recognised and processed.
“As one of Namibia’s largest ATM networks, enabling our systems to recognise newly issued banknotes requires coordinated upgrades across multiple technologies and platforms. Our focus throughout this process has been to ensure customers across the country continue to enjoy a seamless and reliable deposit experience at our deposit-enabled ATMs,” Katuuo said.
He said the successful upgrade reflects the bank’s continued investment in technology and its collaboration with the central bank to support the introduction of the new currency series.
“At FNB Namibia, we remain focused on investing in technology and infrastructure that improve how our customers bank with us. At the same time, we work closely with the Bank of Namibia to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and to support the smooth introduction of new currency into circulation,” he said.
With the upgrade completed, customers can deposit both the newly issued banknotes and the existing notes already in circulation at FNB Namibia deposit-enabled ATMs.
FNB noted that the commemorative N$30 and N$60 banknotes, while still valid legal tender, are not supported by the ADT upgrade and can only be deposited at FNB Namibia branches.
