Absa Bank in Kenya – Absa bank Kenya Plc

Absa Bank in Kenya – Absa bank Kenya Plc may sound new to you but guess what, this was formerly Barclays bank limited. It’s part of South Africa Absa group limited. Barclays bank is owned by Absa. Absa Bank in Kenya is licensed by the Central bank of Kenya and the national bank regulators.

How to open an Absa account

Everyone can be able to open an account with Absa bank. Some years ago, it was a bit difficult since the bank required a large amount of deposit. There was a time an individual was required to be able to deposit more than KSHS. 20,000.00. Remember that was considered as standing balance meaning you were not allowed to withdraw this amount. You were also required to provide a referee who has an account with the bank. If you couldn’t reach these requirements, then you were denied a chance to have an account with this bank.

Types of Absa account

• Current account
• Saving account
• Premier and Prestige account

When did Barclays bank become Absa bank?

The changes were effective from 10th February 2020. This was after all the necessary approvals from the regulatory board were carried out. Barclays bank has been in Kenya for almost 104 years before changing to Absa. The Barclays had also Barclay’s life assurance which also had to change to Absa Life assurance Kenya limited. The best thing is that members’ account details remained the same what changed were the ATM cards but everything remained the same. Those who had old ATM cards were allowed to use them until they were issued with new ones.

Absa internet banking

Like any other bank, Absa has internet banking services. This means you can enjoy the services inside your sitting room using your mobile phone or laptop. The main services you can enjoy using Absa online banking includes;

1. Transaction
2. Account management
3. Deposit

The named services can be done whether you are inside your office, traveling or even relaxing inside your house. All you are supposed to have is an internet connection.

Other services you can access using Absa online banking include

• Download or view your bank statements
• Just in case you need a document to prove your payment you can print it
• Those who have more than one account with ABSA bank can use online banking to transfer money from one account to another.
• Foreign transactions can also take place using Absa online banking
• You can pay your bills like electricity or even load your Mpesa account.

The major advantage of Absa online banking is that you can send or receive emails from Absa bank. To join online banking you don’t need to pay any fee. What you need to do is either to visit any Absa branch near you or visit Absabank.co.ke

Absa bank contact information

Sometimes you may have an emergency and you need to contact this bank as fast as possible. You don’t have to worry since Absa bank has provided you with the required contact information. Just in case you need to contact Absa bank, Check the information below.

• Landline / Office line – +254(20)3900000
• Mobile phone numbers  – +254(722)130120 0r +254(732)130120
• you can also contact Absa bank through WhatsApp – +254710130000
• Email: absa.kenya@absa.africa

Up to now, you must be familiar with Absa Bank in Kenya – Absa bank Kenya Plc and I hope you got a lot of information concerning Absa bank formerly known as Barclays bank. Just in case you got questions concerning Absa bank, You can comment below and with no doubt, we will answer your questions. Feel free to share the information provided with you close friends.

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