The Access Bank American Express Gold and the metal platinum consumer credit cards have been lunched in Nigeria.
According to a statement, the cards are the first American Express cards to be issued in Nigeria.
The launch of cards has improved the bank’s overall offerings to retail and private bank customers, who can now enjoy the membership rewards loyalty programme and a wide range of travel and lifestyle benefits.
In 2019, Access Bank signed an agreement with American Express to start acquiring merchants, enabling businesses across the country to accept payments from American Express cards.
President of Global Network Services at American Express, Mohammed Badi, said: “By granting Access Bank a licence to launch the first-ever American Express Cards in Nigeria, American Express’ presence in Africa is becoming even more vibrant. The Access Bank American Express gold card and the metal platinum card enhance the credit card experience in Nigeria with special benefits, access, and service – for card members both in Nigeria and when travelling overseas.”
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank, Roosevelt Ogbonna, said: “The launch of American Express Cards in Nigeria is another milestone in the continued development of a vibrant and fast-growing payments industry. Customers want more than transactions – they want real value.
“With American Express, we can provide valuable card benefits, strong loyalty rewards, and a real reason to use electronic payments instead of cash. By diversifying our services to facilitate payments, we can connect more consumers to the SMEs and retail businesses across the country who we know are the engine of economic growth.”
