Barclays Bank to launch Rhino card

Reinette Van der Merwe
Reinette Van der Merwe

Barclays Bank of Botswana in conjunction with the Kalahari Conservation Society (KCS) would launch a Rhino Card in a few weeks time. The project is intended to raise awareness and contribute financially to rhino conservation.

Every time a rhino debit cardholder swipes or uses the card, they will contribute a certain amount of money towards the rhino conservation trust. According to the bank’s managing director, Reinette van der Merwe, the project presents opportunities to the youth in those areas. She said the card fulfills the bank’s corporate social responsibility mandate as well as enhance their involvement in protecting the natural resources of Botswana and youth empowerment.

“To get the debit card you have to be a current Barclays customer. If you are a first timer, you will be issued this card once your account is active and opened.

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