Mastercard, KCB Debut Platinum Multi-Currency Card

KCB Bank Kenya, in partnership with Mastercard, has introduced the country’s first platinum multi-currency prepaid card. It supports 11 major currencies. This pioneering solution aims to streamline international transactions for customers, enabling seamless spending across various global destinations.

The card supports a wide range of currencies. They include 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.

Tailored to meet the diverse needs of students, athletes, online shoppers, businesses, and corporates. The card offers a cost-effective approach to managing international transactions. By reducing high transaction fees and providing enhanced convenience, it caters to frequent traveler’s and global spenders.

KCB Multi-Currency Card
[L-R]Johnson Ondicho, Head of Digital Channels at KCB Bank Kenya; Angela Mwirigi, Director of Digital Financial Services at KCB Bank Kenya; Shehryar Ali, Senior Vice President and Country Manager for East Africa and Indian Ocean Islands at Mastercard, and Victor Ndlovu, Head of Business Development in East Africa at Mastercard during the KCB Multicurrency Prepaid Card Launch at Nairobi Royal Golf Club.


“The launch of this card is a celebration of the strengthening of our long-standing partnership with Mastercard. This collaboration brings together two industry leaders. They have merged expertise and innovation to deliver exceptional financial solutions. We have aligned with our aspiration to be the bank of choice in Kenya.” Remarked Angela Mwirigi, Director of Digital Financial Services at KCB Bank Kenya.

Seamless Global Travel

Cardholders will benefit from favorable exchange rates and reduced conversion costs, eliminating unexpected charges and simplifying global spending. The card’s multi-currency functionality removes the need for separate currency accounts or physical cards, enhancing convenience and security.

The prepaid feature allows users to load specific amounts, ensuring better spending control. Customers can manage their balances and monitor transactions via a user-friendly self-serve portal on the bank’s website. Real-time exchange rates enable automatic currency conversions during purchases, removing the hassle of currency exchanges or managing multiple wallets.

“We are thrilled to partner with KCB Bank Kenya in launching the country’s first platinum multi-currency prepaid card, supporting the highest number of currencies. This milestone simplifies cross-border transactions, empowering individuals and businesses to focus on what matters most. At Mastercard, we are committed to fostering secure, flexible, and accessible payment ecosystems that drive global opportunities.” Stated Shehryar Ali, Senior Vice President and Country Manager for East Africa and Indian Ocean Islands at Mastercard.

This collaboration highlights KCB Bank Kenya’s dedication to delivering innovative, world-class financial solutions that offer convenience and flexibility in the ever-evolving global payments landscape.

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