Jakarta, December 4, 2024 – Labamu, a leading financial management platform focused on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), has officially formed a strategic partnership with Nobu Bank, one of Indonesia’s prominent financial institutions.
Through this collaboration, the two companies are launching a pilot program featuring direct integration with SME operational accounts, called the Labaku Digital Account.
This partnership aims to enhance financial inclusion for SMEs in Indonesia and reduce digital payment costs, which often pose a major challenge for small business owners.
The Importance of SMEs for Indonesia’s Economy
SMEs are the backbone of Indonesia’s economy, contributing significantly to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and job creation. However, many SME owners still face difficulties accessing formal banking and financial services.
Through the integration of operational accounts via Labamu, this partnership addresses that need by providing SMEs with easier access to banking services. This feature will simplify transactions, enable more efficient fund management, and open up broader business growth opportunities for SME owners.
More Affordable Digital Payment Solutions
Emmanuel Van De Geer, CEO of Labamu, stated that although digital payment trends in Indonesia continue to rise, many SMEs are burdened by high transaction costs.
Labamu and Nobu Bank are collaborating to provide more affordable digital payment solutions for SMEs. Reducing transaction costs will directly impact the sustainability of SME businesses, enabling them to increase revenue and expand their operations.
Labamu’s Key Features for SMEs
Labamu offers a range of key features designed to help SMEs manage their businesses more efficiently, including stock management, invoice creation, bookkeeping, order management, and QRIS (QR Code Indonesian Standard) transactions, both static and dynamic. To date, the Labamu platform has been used by over 84,000 active users and continues to grow.
Through the partnership with Nobu Bank, Labamu merchants will also gain access to additional financial services, such as business capital loans, automatic bank account opening, and instant fund disbursement.
The Labamu app is accessible across multiple platforms, including desktop, mobile, and tablet, making it easy for SMEs to manage their businesses anytime and anywhere.
Supporting Financial Inclusion and SME Growth
This collaboration is expected to strengthen financial inclusion in Indonesia and help SMEs gain access to broader and more affordable banking services. With improved access to banking, SMEs will be able to enhance operational efficiency, optimize revenue, and grow more rapidly.
The collaboration between Labamu and Nobu Bank marks a significant step in strengthening the financial ecosystem for SMEs in Indonesia, providing innovative, inclusive, and affordable financial solutions.
