{
  "id": 4670304,
  "title": "Absa, KQ, visa court affluent Kenyans with premium rewards card",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/absa-kq-visa-court-affluent-kenyans-with-premium-rewards-card",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-31T13:26:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital Business",
    "slug": "capital-business",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/absa-kq-visa-court-affluent-kenyans-with-premium-rewards-card/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nairobi, Kenya - Absa Bank Kenya, Kenya Airways, and Visa have unveiled a co-branded credit card aimed at affluent and tech-savvy Kenyans. The Asante Global Card offers rewards on everyday purchases, expanding Kenya Airways' loyalty program beyond frequent flyers. Absa, Visa, and Kenya Airways have joined forces to create a premium product for consumers with regular spending habits and international travel plans. Consumer Banking Director Moses Muthui explained that the card integrates banking, travel, rewards, and payments into one ecosystem. The card will benefit high-income consumers and frequent travelers who can convert routine spending into travel benefits, such as flights, extra baggage, and airport lounge access. Kenya Airways' Chief Commercial and Customer Officer Julius Thairu emphasized that customers can earn rewards simply by making daily purchases. The Asante Global Signature card includes a 10,000-point welcome bonus, while Platinum cardholders receive 5,000 points. Additional perks include airport lounge access, travel and medical insurance, additional baggage allowance, and SkyPriority services. Visa Kenya Country Manager John Njoroge highlighted that the card is especially beneficial for frequent travelers, who earn extra rewards when booking Kenya Airways tickets. The Visa network also enables international payments while traveling, reducing the need for large amounts of foreign currency. The Asante Global Card is expected to launch for eligible customers starting September 1, 2026, with applications available online.",
  "summary": "NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 31 – Absa Bank Kenya, Kenya Airways and Visa have launched a co-branded credit card targeting affluent and digitally connected Kenyans with travel, lifestyle and everyday spending…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}