The simplest way to pay, get paid, and manage foreign exchange is available on a single card
  • Load up to 9 different currencies at once (US dollar, British pound, euro, South African rand, Canadian dollar, Australian dollar, Indian rupee, Japanese yen, Kenya shilling)
  • No bank account required
  • Built-in fraud protection (you can block card remotely)
  • Spending limits can be set
  • Complete audit trail and detailed electronic reporting
  • Card can be reloaded on demand
Requirements and fees:
  • Card issue and card replacement fee: KES465
  • Card loading fee: KES126 (per load including SMS alert cost)
  • Point-of-sale transactions: free
  • Online transactions: free
  • Foreign currency fees are subject to a commission of 3.2% (This applies if transaction currency is different from wallet currency.)
  • ATM services and charges are as follows
  • Absa Bank ATM charges are KES50 + duty
  • Non ABK/International ATM charges are KES200 + duty
  • Foreign currency fees are subject to a commission of 3.2%
    Note: Foreign banks may charge additional fees to dispense services
  • Cancellation or redemption is free

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  • Documents required

    What limited companies need to apply
    • Certificate of incorporation or certificate of compliance if not locally incorporated
    • Memorandum and articles of association/CR8, CR12
    • Company PIN certificate
    • National identification card (for Kenyan citizens)/Passport (for foreigners) for all directors (plus ultimate beneficiary owners if company is owned by other companies) and signatories/known agents
    • 1 passport size photo each for all the signatories and directors/known agents
    • Board resolution specifying the signing powers on the company letter head sealed with the company seal
    • Signed Absa account opening pack (sealed)
    • Residential address confirmation (name estate, road and house number) for all directors and signatories (use the attached format)
    • Company physical address confirmation (can be found in the new PIN certificates)
    • 
Annual returns (for companies registered over one year ago)
    • Revenue stamp – KES100
    What sole proprietors need to apply
    • Certificate of registration
    • National identification card (for Kenyan citizens)/Passport (non Kenyans) 
    • 1 passport size photo
    • KRA PIN
    • Signed Absa account opening pack (sealed)
    • Residential address confirmation (name estate, road and house number) for all directors and signatories (use the attached format)
    • Company physical address confirmation
    • Personal return
    • Revenue stamp – KES100
Need more help?

Call us on:
+254 (20) 3900000 (Landline)
+254 (722) 130120 (Mobile)
+254 (732) 130120 (Mobile)

Email us:
absa.kenya@absa.africa