Expanding Literacy And Financial Inclusion, OJK-Bank BJB Presents Various Programs At FinExpo 2024

Chairman of the OJK Board of Commissioners Mahendra Siregar (central). (Photo: Doc. ANTARA)

JAKARTA - In this digital era, having good knowledge of financial management is crucial, not only for personal welfare but also for the future.

One of the most effective ways to build a solid financial basis is to save regularly.

Saving is not only about saving money, but also preparing the future and anticipating various unexpected needs.

For information, according to data from the Financial Services Authority (OJK), the level of financial literacy in Indonesia in 2024 was recorded at 65.43 percent, while the financial inclusion index was 75.02 percent.

This means that almost half of Indonesia's population already has a good understanding of the available financial products and services, but the Financial Services Authority (OJK), Bank BJB and the Financial Services Industry (IJK) will continue to intensify financial literacy and inclusion activities.

PT Bank Pembangunan Daerah Jawa Barat and Banten Tbk (Bank BJB) consistently participates actively in educating the public about the importance of financial literacy, especially the habit of saving.

Through various programs implemented, Bank BJB is committed to expanding financial access to various levels of society, as well as encouraging an increase in financial literacy.

In order to support the Month of Financial Inclusion 2024, OJK, Bank BJB and other IJK will also support the 2024 FinExpo event with various series of activities including product exhibitions and/or financial services from IJK, exhibitions of MSME products fostered by Ministries/Institutions and/or IJK, competitions, talk shows and performance artists held for 4 (four) days, namely on 3 to 6 October 2024 in two places, namely Pentacy Mall and e-Walk Mall Balikpapan.

This event is part of an effort to expand access to financial services and campaign for saving culture to the wider community.

FinExpo 2024 is also enlivened by exhibitions of financial products from various financial service institutions, including Bank BJB.

In this exhibition, the public can directly interact with bank staff and get more detailed information about the various products and services offered.

In addition, there are also various door prizes, as well as entertainment in the form of artist performances that are increasingly enlivening the event.

Bank BJB at the FinExpo 202 event presents various interesting programs aimed at introducing the bjb Gebyar Tandamata program for the period until the end of October 2024 and the bjb Deposito SiSuka period until the end of December 2024, where customers will get additional benefits in the form of cashback prizes for nominal placement and a certain period of time.

For FinExpo visitors who open accounts or programs offered at Bank BJB booths, as well as make payment transactions using DIGI, Digisash, and Bank BJB Cards, they will have the opportunity to get direct prizes in the form of attractive merchandise obtained through a spining wheel machine.

Thus, Bank BJB does not only focus on education, but also provides direct benefits for people who want to start saving and use Bank BJB products.

Through his participation in FinExpo 2024, Bank BJB emphasized its commitment to continue to be part of efforts to increase financial inclusion and literacy in Indonesia.

As part of the growing financial services industry, Bank BJB believes that financial education is the key to helping people achieve sustainable financial welfare.

Bank BJB's presence in FinExpo 2024 is also intended as a momentum to get closer to the community, as well as invite them to start their saving habits early on.

Armed with various innovative products and sustainable educational programs, Bank BJB is committed to continuing to support the creation of people who are financially literate and ready to face financial challenges in the future.

Bank BJB believes that with proper education, the Indonesian people will be better prepared to manage finances.