ZB bank launches new diaspora service banking experience
ZB bank has launched a new banking service for their wide range of clients. In the announcement they made about Kesto diaspora service hub that is meant to tailor services for Zimbabweans living abroad also launched a prepaid VISA card.In the press statement, ZB said that there will be three types of Visa enabled cards. These are a debit card that can be linked to a NOSTRO account, the second is a Business card that will be issued to companies and the last is a ZB Bank Visa prepaid card that will be issued to individuals.This prepaid card similar to the Mastercard variant offered by FBC will be available to non-ZB customers.
This kind of service is particularly useful for individuals going to study abroad. Having a card you can receive money with especially in emergency situations is vital when abroad. There has been so much interest in the service they are offering such that people have been reaching out to find out more about it. There is however no information as to when this will be available to the public or service charges. But this is the information about the application requirements:
Less than 3 months old proof of residence
Copy of ID
Latest 2 passport size photos
Minimum deposit US$20 on account opening
The new development has been hailed as a step in the right direction by their clients. ZB bank is indeed embracing latest technology and banking trends in order to providea world class banking experience