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Enjoy all these benefits when you get an Absa credit card
- Card amount of up to K130,000
- Interest rate: 3.5% per month
- Cash Advance Fee: 5%
- Forex Mark Up Fee: 4%
- Interest-free period of up to 50 days if 100% of the balance is paid by the repayment due date (excluding cash transactions)
- Up to nine (9) supplementary cards
- Free credit life insurance against death and permanent disability
- Free eStatements
- Global acceptance
- Convenience of revolving the credit, without having to re-apply
- A safe way to shop online with Verified by Visa feature
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What you need to know
- Card amount of: K130,000
- Annual fee: K400
- Enjoy competitive interest rates and get 1% cashback rewards when you transact via point of sale or buy online
- Late Payment Charge: 10% of the minimum amount due
- Minimum monthly repayment: 5% off the outstanding balance
- To apply you need to be a credit-worthy Prestige or Premier customer
- You need to be between 18 years and retirement (55 years for civil servants, 60 years for private sector employees and 65 years for professionals - lawyers, judges, medical doctors and university lecturers)
How to redeem points
For redemption of points, call the Absa contact centre on 5950 and select option 2 or credit cards
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What you need to know
- Card amount of up to K130,000
- Annual fee: K200
- Enjoy interest-free period of up to 50 days and get free credit life insurance against death and permanent disability.
- Minimum monthly repayment: 5% off the outstanding balance
- You need to be salaried or have a qualifying deposit amount
- You need to be between 18 years and retirement (55 years for civil servants, 60 years for private sector employees and 65 years for professionals - lawyers, judges, medical doctors and university lecturers).
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Should anything happen to you or your card, our insurance plans will keep your credit protected. Credit life insurance includes:
- The plan covers credit card debt in the event of the cardholder’s death or permanent total disability
- The entire outstanding debt will be fully paid
- We offer this benefit at no fee
- Your dependants and loved ones enjoy financial security
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What you need to know about using your credit card

Documents required when you apply
- Proof of identity (national registration card, valid passport or valid driver’s licence)
- Latest 3 months’ payslips
- Completed application form
- A copy of the contract (if on fixed-term contract)
Need more help?
Call us on:
+260 (211) 366100 (available Monday to Friday from 08:00-16:45)
5950 (Toll free)
Chat to Abby on WhatsApp:
+260 (762) 969 977
Email us:
customerservice.zm@absa.africa