First Bank Introduces Debit Card Linked To Four Currencies

By Rufus Ike

Visa Multi Currency-Card, an all-in-one card has been introduced by First Bank of Nigeria Limited, the country’s premier bank.

The card, first of its kind to be introduced by any financial institution in Nigeria can be linked to four currencies namely : the Naira, Dollars, Euros and the British Pounds Sterling.

This means that First Bank customers, home or abroad can now afford to have their foreign and local denominated currencies in one account with the Visa Multi Currency-Card.

All the customer has to do is link his or her accounts to one debit card. The card is designed to ease transaction needs of customers all over the world.

According to First Bank “Amongst the many benefits of the Visa Multi-Currency Card are Point of Sale and Online Purchases, access to and use of ATMs worldwide. There is no cash collateral requirement prior to its issuance”

Chuma Ezirim, Group Executive, e-Business and Retail Product in the card launch said “First Bank takes pride in pioneering the Visa Multi-Currency Card in the country, as we remain committed to providing products and services that are designed to ensure the banking convenience of our customers regardless of their location.

“This card is designed to make traveling fun for our customers and ensure they have a seamless transaction experience during their vacation, tourism and other business-related trips around the globe”, he concluded.

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