Case studies / Digital Banking Platform for Equity Bank
Financial services
Digital Banking Platform for Equity Bank
Modernised banking infrastructure serving 15 million customers across 6 African countries.
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Client
Equate
Sector
Financial services
Services
Custom Software, Cloud and DevOps
Timeline
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The challenge
The operating problem.
Equate needed to modernize legacy banking systems to support rapid growth, improve customer experience, and compete with fintech startups. The platform had to handle millions of daily transactions, support mobile-first customers, and integrate with mobile money providers.
Our solution
What we built.
Built a microservices-based digital banking platform with real-time transaction processing, mobile apps, agency banking system, and AI-powered fraud detection. Implemented gradual migration strategy to ensure zero downtime.
Results
What changed.
15 million customers migrated successfully
200 million+ monthly transactions processed
60% reduction in transaction processing time
85% of transactions now digital
$50 million in cost savings over 3 years
Mobile app rated 4.7/5 stars with 5 million downloads
Technologies
Java SpringKotlinSwiftMongoDBKafkaAWSKubernetesTensorFlow“The team at Buntu Labs delivered a world-class platform that positions us for the next decade of growth. Their ability to scale and adapt to our complex requirements was exceptional.”
James Mwangi, CEO, Equate
