By Our Reporter
dfcu Bank has introduced Visa Contactless Credit Cards that will be a convenient way of offering short term finance support to its customers.
The new dfcu Visa Contactless Credit Card comes with a range of benefits such as; Credit limit of up to UGX 100,000,000, life and permanent disability insurance of up to UGX 100,000,000, redundancy retrenchment of up to UGX 50,000,000, access to a revolving limit, interest-free credit provided you pay back the full installment within 50 days, convenient purchasing of items with 24/7 access to credit, ATM withdrawals, acceptance to over 40 million outlets worldwide, free lost card protection and lifestyle benefits including discounts at restaurants, health and wellness clubs and airport lounges.
Speaking on the latest development, dfcu Bank’s Head of Personal & Business Banking, Robert Wanok said; “We have introduced the Visa Contactless Credit Card to make it possible for our customers to conveniently make transactions across the globe. With access to over 40 million outlets worldwide, our Visa card gives our customers exceptional purchasing power.”
According to Robert Wanok, the card which is Contactless or ‘Tap and Go’ is safer and faster. “Generally speaking, contactless transactions do away with all the strenuous steps customers have been accustomed to. In fact, they don’t even need to enter a PIN or give a signature for lower value transactions. It makes it possible for users to complete the transaction in merely a few seconds,” he said.
When it comes to the safety of contactless transactions, the dfcu Visa Credit Card comes with an embedded chip technology that ensures utmost safety during each transaction. Every contactless payment made is also covered by multi-layer protection, ensuring complete safety of information. The fact that the card is always in the customers hand during any contactless payment makes it even safer.
Customers will be able to apply for the credit card from any dfcu branch countrywide at no extra cost. The card is available for Gold and Platinum users.