Absa Bank Kenya, in partnership with Visa Inc., has unveiled a future-ready, digital-first card proposition, marking a significant milestone in Kenya’s evolving payments landscape.
The launch, announced during the 2026 Magical Kenya Open Presented by Absa, underscores the bank’s commitment to serving globally minded, digitally confident customers while accelerating the country’s transition toward a cash-lite economy.
At the center of the new proposition is the Absa Visa Infinite Debit and Credit Metal Card, featuring a refined design and enhanced digital capabilities. The premium metal card integrates seamlessly with mobile payment platforms, including M-PESA Paybill and Till numbers, and supports Tap n’ Pay functionality through NFC-enabled smartphones and Garmin sports watches.
Through the Absa Mobile App, cardholders can access flexible features such as an automated Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) option, allowing transactions to be converted into structured payment plans.
The card also offers extensive travel benefits, including international travel insurance coverage of up to USD 2.5 million. Cardholders gain access to curated travel offers and exclusive discounts in key global destinations such as Dubai, London and New York under the Visa Destination proposition.
Speaking at the launch, Absa Bank Kenya’s Director of Consumer Banking, Moses Muthui, described the Visa Infinite card as the first in a phased rollout of refreshed card solutions designed to align with evolving customer expectations around efficiency, flexibility and convenience.
“The Absa Visa Infinite card is our response to the evolving demands of the Kenyan customer who is globally minded and digitally aware. Whether tapping on a smartwatch, phone, or Garmin device, paying through a till number, traveling internationally, or converting a transaction in the Absa Pay App, customers are assured of security, fluidity and convenience wherever they are,” he said.
Absa Bank Kenya’s Head of Card Payments, Linda Kimani, noted that the initiative strengthens the bank’s card infrastructure while adapting to local market realities.
“We are meeting the market’s needs while redefining what modern banking looks and feels like by merging luxury, global access and digital integration into one exclusive payment experience,” she said.
The launch signals Absa’s broader strategy to modernize its card offerings and reinforce its role in shaping Kenya’s rapidly digitizing financial ecosystem.