An easy-to-use and affordable account for everyday banking that gives you access to a savings and current account. The Prestige Current account comes with

Free Signature debit card

Spend and transact while earning interest on your savings

Benefit from discounts and rewards when you use your card

No minimum operating balance required

Funeral insurance cover

Accidental death benefit

Access to save-as-you-earn account

Access to personal loans

Access to credit card (if specific conditions are met)

Entry requirement

Monthly income above K20,000

Fees and charges

K200 monthly bank charge

K10 per transaction to mobile money networks

K20 ATM withdrawal fee from an Absa ATM

K20 ATM withdrawal fee from non-Absa ATM

K0.50 (optional) SMS alert charge

No maintenance fee if you maintain a balance of K200,000

If your balance is less than K200,000, a monthly fee applies

Open account online Resume an application

  • Documents required

    • Proof of identity (NRC or valid passport)
    • Latest 2 months' payslips
    • Completed application form
    • Land’s search and valuation authority
    • Certified copy of title deed
    • 2 passport-size photos
    • For new customers, we need 3 months' bank statements from your previous bank
    • Letter of offer from vendor (for outright purchases)
    • Marriage certificate, if you take a joint loan between husband and wife

Get tiered interest bonuses with a Prestige Bonus Savings Account

Receive nominal monthly interest, and get 100% bonus interest if you don't withdraw for a full quarter

Minimum initial deposit of K5,000 required

Benefit from discounts and rewards when you use your card

Find a branch

  • Documents required

    • Proof of identity (NRC or valid passport)
    • Latest 2 months' payslips
    • Completed application form
    • Land’s search and valuation authority
    • Certified copy of title deed
    • 2 passport-size photos
    • For new customers, we need 3 months' bank statements from your previous bank
    • Letter of offer from vendor (for outright purchases)
    • Marriage certificate, if you take a joint loan between husband and wife
Need more help?

Call us on:
+260 (211) 366100 (available Monday to Friday from 08:00-16:45)
5950 (Toll free on Airtel and MTN only)

Email us:
customerservice.zm@absa.africa