Guaranty Trust Bank (Uganda) Ltd (GTBank) has announced the launch of the GTBank Debit Mastercard in Uganda, becoming the first issuer of Mastercard in the country.
The launch of the GTBank Debit Mastercard in Uganda signals a key milestone as the country moves towards building a stronger financial payment sector and ensuring all citizens are financially included.
There are three GTBank Debit Mastercards available, including: Standard Shillings, Dollar and Platinum. Each providing different benefits, but all support the shift towards a cashless Uganda.
GTBank Managing Director, Mr. Olufemi Omotoso said, “The GTBank Debit Mastercard provides our cardholders with the latest in electronic payments, and gives them peace of mind that their funds are safe. The debit card is chip and pin enabled, and is protected by EMV technology – a global payment standard. We remain committed to introducing the very best solutions in Uganda, and ensuring accessibility to everyone.”
He further stated that opening an account with GTBank puts a Mastercard in your hand irrespective of the type of account.
The debit cards will help citizens move beyond cash by providing a convenient, fast and secure way for cardholders to pay for goods and services in supermarkets, hotels or online transactions such as ticket and travelvisa payments, shopping, and at millions of locations worldwide where Mastercard is accepted. Cardholders will also be able to withdraw funds from 300 Interswitch ATMs within Uganda and one million ATMs in over 210 countries, providing them full control over their financial wellbeing.
“We share a vision of a world beyond cash, where all people are financially included into the economy. Introducing the debit cards in the country is a key milestone for us as we ramp up activity and investment in Uganda. We are excited about the partnership with GTBank, and are eager to introduce efficiency to the payment sector,” said Chris Bwakira, Vice President and Area Business Head, East Africa at Mastercard.
