Mukuru launches wallet card

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Partners: Mukuru, Visa and Access Bank Botswana officials after the launch of the card on Tuesday

Mukuru Botswana, the local unit of one of Africa’s leading fintechs, has launched a Visa-enabled card for its wallet product, enabling clients to make cashless payments for everyday purchases directly from their balances.

Mukuru, established 21 years ago, serves more than 17 million customers and processes over 100 million transactions across Southern, East, and West Africa as well as key global corridors. The group specialises in digital fintech services, which include remittances as well as payments.

On Wednesday, officials unveiled the new chip-and-PIN-enabled card, developed in partnership with Visa and Access Bank Botswana. The card allows Mukuru clients to buy and pay for goods and services across the world, using the funds in their wallets.

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Mukuru launches wallet card

Mukuru Botswana, the local unit of one of Africa’s leading fintechs, has launched a Visa-enabled card for its wallet product, enabling clients to make cashless payments for everyday purchases directly from their balances.

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