BUSINESS WRITER
FBC in conjunction with Mastercard have, this festive season, launched a ‘Transact without Borders’ promotion which will reward cardholders for using their FBC Mastercard prepaid cards during the festive season as more individuals will be travelling and transacting beyond Zimbabwe’s borders.
The development is expected to increase uptake of the prepaid card during this period.
“The FBC ‘Transact without Borders’ promotion presents a perfect platform for FBC Bank to reward our Mastercard prepaid cardholders. We also aim to nurture a culture of transacting with plastic money and e-banking services to eliminate the risks associated with carrying cash in foreign countries,” said Roy Nyakunuwa, FBC Brand Manager.
Prepaid cards are an ideal payment alternative to cash as they offer an easy, convenient and safe way to pay for goods and services. They have globally recognized security features such as an EMV-chip on the card to assure cardholders of quick and secure access to their money whenever they need it.
“We are excited to partner with FBC Bank by rewarding FBC prepaid cardholders and merchants with amazing prizes for going cashless.
With the FBC prepaid card, people can safely and conveniently pay for goods and services online, and transact at millions of ATMs and Point of Sale devices that accept Mastercard both in Zimbabwe and across the border in more than 210 countries” says Charlton Goredema, Vice President and Area Business Head of Emerging Markets and Indian Ocean Islands at Mastercard Southern Africa.
The FBC promotion will also reward merchants and till operators for promoting the usage of Mastercard in-store at FBC Point of Sale machines.
Prizes include cash rewards, electronic devices, mobile phones and fully-paid trips to local and international holiday destinations.
The FBC Mastercard prepaid card is also linked to a mobile application called the FBC mobile application, which can be downloaded from the Apple Store and Google Play Store.
“Customers often reach out to the bank for simple enquiries which they can now execute on their own. FBC Mastercard prepaid cardholders can check their balances, reset their PIN codes and transfer money from one card to another on the app. The FBC mobile application is a first of its kind in the Zimbabwean market. We strive to provide more convenience to our customers,” said Nyakunuwa.
One does not need to open an FBC account to get the FBC Mastercard prepaid card. – Press Release
