FBC launches digital Mastercard
BUSINESS REPORTER
FBC Bank has partnered with Mastercard to introduce a digital service that will enable quicker, safer and more convenient online payments.
Through this partnership, FBC Bank customers gain near-instant access to a range of Mastercard Virtual (non-plastic) cards that can be used to make local and international e-commerce payments safely and securely.
FBC Holdings group marketing head Roy Nyakunuwa said the Mastercard Virtual cards enables FBC Bank to provide an end-to-end digital experience as customers can access products and services that were previously the preserve of its physical FBC Mastercard cardholders, without visiting a physical bank branch.
“…we have seen it fit to enable Mastercard digital on-boarding as part of our efforts to drive simplicity for our clients through the provision of financial services via digital platforms,” Nyakunuwa said.
“As a future-focused and customer-obsessed entity, we are launching this digitally oriented service to ensure the provision of a safe, convenient, secure and reliable platform for anyone in Zimbabwe to apply for the FBC Virtual Mastercard digitally.”
Customers can apply for one of four FBC Mastercard Virtual cards – the FBC Ordinary Prepaid Mastercard, Business Prepaid Mastercard, ACCA Mastercard and CIMA Mastercard – via the FBC Mastercard App, the Mobile Banking App, or the FBC Mastercard Web Portal.
Nyakunuwa said each card offering has been customised to serve the needs of individuals, school or college students studying locally and abroad, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, SMEs and religious leaders.
Botswana and Zimbabwe Mastercard Country Business Development vice president Charlton Goredema said people are increasingly embracing virtual cards for e-commerce and digital payments – a trend that has accelerated due to global digital trends.
“Backed by the speed and security of MasterCard’s global network, we are pleased to partner with FBC to lead the transition to digital by giving their customers seamless and secure access to online payments across the world,” Goredema said.
