Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement System

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do you apply for training?

Rural and Community Banks (RCBs)
a. RCBs apply through APEX bank for Training.

Savings and loans Companies (S&Ls)
a. Apply for training through their head office to GhIPSS

Major Banks
a. Apply for training through their coordinators at head office to GhIPSS

2. Does GhIPSS offer training services on e-zwich, CCC and ACH?

Yes. GhIPSS offers Train The Trainer (TTT) training services. This training equips key staff of the institution that has the training need with the skills required to provide sound and excellent e-zwich, CCC, ACH training to colleagues.

3. What is the estimated cost for an e-zwich ATM?

The costs for the ATMs are published periodically and so it is difficult to quote any price. Kindly submit your inquiry via info@ghipss.com for assistance.

4. Can the client card that has already issued be also used in ATM system?

Yes you can currently use the e-zwich smartcard on only e-zwich ATM. It is advised to look out for the e-zwich logo post on the ATM to identify an e-zwich ATM. (Click to see e-zwich ATM and user guide).

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1. How do you apply for training?

2. Does GhIPSS offer training services on e-zwich, CCC and ACH?

3. What is the estimated cost for an e-zwich ATM?

4. Can the client card that has already issued be also used in ATM system?

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