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KCB Bank and Mastercard Unveil Kenya’s First Multi-Currency Prepaid Card

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KCB Bank Kenya, in collaboration with Mastercard, has launched the country’s first multi-currency prepaid card. This innovative solution is designed to streamline international transactions, enabling users to make seamless payments across multiple global destinations.

Tailored to meet the diverse needs of students, sports enthusiasts, online shoppers, and businesses, this card provides a cost-effective way to handle overseas transactions. By reducing high transaction fees, it offers greater convenience for frequent travelers and global spenders.

The card supports 11 major currencies, including the Kenyan Shilling, US Dollar, British Pound Sterling, Euro, Swiss Franc, Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Indian Rupee, Japanese Yen, South African Rand, and Chinese Yuan.

Angela Mwirigi, Director of Digital Financial Services at KCB Bank Kenya, highlighted the significance of this launch, stating, “The introduction of this card represents a major milestone in strengthening our long-standing partnership with Mastercard. This collaboration unites two industry leaders, leveraging our combined expertise, innovation, and shared vision to deliver exceptional financial solutions that reinforce our commitment to being the bank of choice in Kenya.”

The prepaid feature enables cardholders to load specific amounts, offering better control over their spending. Users can conveniently manage their balances through a self-serve portal on the website. With real-time exchange rates automatically converting currencies during transactions, the need for multiple wallets or manual currency exchanges is eliminated.

Once enrolled, cardholders gain access to favorable exchange rates and lower conversion costs, reducing unexpected charges and making global spending more seamless. The card’s multi-currency management feature removes the necessity for separate currency accounts or multiple physical cards, ensuring greater convenience and security.

Shehryar Ali, Senior Vice President and Country Manager for East Africa at Mastercard, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to collaborate with KCB Bank Kenya in launching the country’s first platinum multi-currency prepaid card, which supports the highest number of currencies. This landmark achievement marks a transformative step in redefining global commerce. Our solution simplifies cross-border transactions, allowing individuals and businesses to focus on what truly matters. At Mastercard, we remain committed to fostering secure, flexible, and accessible payment ecosystems that drive global opportunities.”

 

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Written by Grace Ashiru

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