Stanbic Bank becomes first bank to unveil the World Elite Mastercard in East Africa

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Stanbic Bank Kenya has become the first bank in the region to unveil the World Elite Mastercard for the Bank’s affluent clients across the region.

The World Elite Mastercard, categorized into the Stanbic World card and Stanbic World Elite card, offer affluent clients special benefits such as access to airport lounges globally via Mastercard Travel Pass, exclusive dining and travel privileges and offers, car rental and chauffeur services/ discounts, enhanced rewards and loyalty programs, premium memberships, 24/7 dedicated concierge services, comprehensive travel insurance and Mastercard Global Emergency Services.

Abraham Ongenge, Head of Personal & Private Banking at Stanbic Bank Kenya said,“In a fast-moving world, access to the right platforms, solutions and services can be a gamechanger. These cards will not only give our clients access to premium benefits but will also position them to gain from exclusive experiences and solutions. Further, with time and cost savings inbuilt into the card experience, clients can focus on their work, travel or leisure experiences fully and without disruptions.’’

Cardholders will enjoy access to a suite of exclusive benefits, tailored privileges, and unique experiences:

  • Stanbic World Card
    This premium card offers access to global experiences, including VIP airport lounges, luxury car rental services and exclusive rewards programs. Other benefits also include complimentary travel insurance, priority hotel bookings, and discounts at retail outlets from Carrefour, Glovo and Jumia.
  • Stanbic World Elite Card
    This is the first metallic credit card in East Africa launched in collaboration with Mastercard. With this prestigious card, affluent clients will enjoy enhanced spending limits and a host of lifestyle privileges. From access to premium events and experiences to exclusive dining offers and curated travel itineraries, visa assistance services, shipping discounts and offers, this card provides rewards for the discerning customer. Cardholders will also benefit from 24/7 dedicated support and the highest level of financial flexibility.

 Exclusive benefits cardholders get to enjoy:

  • Under the Mastercard Golf Program, World Elite cardholders enjoy an end-to-end online golf booking solution and up to 30% discount in over 800 participating golf clubs worldwide including Kenya 
  • Cardholders will enjoy access to Unicaf scholarships for eligible candidates to pursue academic studies with its associate universities. The cardholders can access up to 75% scholarship off program’s tuition fees.
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Sam Wakoba
Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Sam Wakoba is a pan-African technology journalist, author, entrepreneur, technology business mentor, judge, educationalist, and a sought-after speaker and panelist across Africa’s innovation ecosystem. He is the convenor of the popular monthly #TechNight evening event and the #StartupEast Awards and Conference, platforms that bring together startup founders, developers, entrepreneurs, investors, content creators, and tech professionals from across the continent. For more than 16 years, Sam has reported on and analysed Africa’s technology landscape, covering some of the continent’s most impactful, and at times controversial policies, programs, investors, co-founders, startups, and corporations. His work is known for its independence, depth, and fairness, with a singular goal of helping build and strengthen Africa’s nascent technology ecosystem. Beyond journalism, Sam is a business analyst and consultant, working with brands, universities, corporates, SMEs, and startups across East Africa, as well as international companies entering the East African market or scaling across Africa. In his free time, he volunteers as a consulting editor and fintech analyst at Business Tech Kenya, a business, technology, and data firm that publishes reports, reviews, and insights on business and technology trends in Kenya. Follow him on X: @SamWakoba