{"id":278517,"date":"2016-12-21T13:20:39","date_gmt":"2016-12-21T13:20:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/?p=278517"},"modified":"2016-12-21T13:20:39","modified_gmt":"2016-12-21T13:20:39","slug":"zenith-bank-partners-mastercard-to-deepen-cashlite-economy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citifmonline.com\/2016\/12\/zenith-bank-partners-mastercard-to-deepen-cashlite-economy\/","title":{"rendered":"Zenith Bank partners Mastercard to deepen cashlite economy"},"content":{"rendered":"
As part of efforts aimed at enhancing Ghana\u2019s drive to attain a cashlite economy, Zenith Bank Ghana has partnered with Mastercard to launch the Zenith bank Mastercard credit, debit and prepaid cards.<\/p>\n
The electronic chip-based smart cards will allow customers to make withdrawals from all over the world and also pay for goods and services.<\/p>\n
Speaking t Citi Business News<\/strong> after the launch, the CEO of Zenith bank, Mr. Henry Oroh stated that the move will complement the Bank of Ghana\u2019s desire to increase electronic transaction in the economy.<\/p>\n According to him, the introduction of the suite of solutions will ensure all citizens have access to safer ways to pay for goods and services as the payment cards are EMV Chip and PIN enabled.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n He stated that this is in line with Ghana\u2019s Vision 2020 goals, which sets out plans to accelerate the migration to global standard.<\/p>\n \u201cWith the rapid progression of the electronic payments industry our customers are increasingly seeking faster, more secure and smarter ways to pay. To cater for their evolving needs, we have launched this range of internationally accepted\u00a0 payment cards, making it easier for them to safely access their funds both here in Ghana and abroad,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Outlining some measures taken by bank in recent times, Mr. Oroh stated that Zenith bank offers a cutting edge ICT platform, a passionately innovative team and devotion\u00a0 to the development\u00a0 of top of the range product and to meet customers\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n