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Advances in technology have meant that most of the services that we consume on a regular basis have been moved online in a bid to ensure convenience. Consequently, the rise of e-commerce has seen people adopting digital payment methods such as the LOOP Visa card.

Loop is essentially a digital banking service that allows users to carry out a wide range of transactions, get loans, invest, set financial goals and track their expenditures. The app is ideal for millennials and Gen Zs who are earning an income and want to take charge of their financial standing.

Over time, digital payments, which include mobile money and card payments, have become such a big part of our lives that we even forget to carry cash around with us. As a matter of fact, total transaction value of digital payments in Kenya for 2024 is projected to hit $8,758 Million.

On my part, I recently acquired a LOOP Visa card and it has served me well when making purchases at supermarkets or eateries, online shopping, and while making payments for subscriptions to some of the international service providers such as Netflix, F1 Tv, Google email subscription, among others.

Here are some of the benefits of making payments using the LOOP Visa card.

1. Convenience

As the saying goes, “Mambo ni mengi na masaa ni machache”. Our hectic lifestyles mean that we often don’t have time to waste with people looking for the most convenient ways to achieve their goals.

When it comes to making payments, the LOOP Visa card provides this convenience by allowing you to pay for anything, anywhere and at any time. Whether you’re shopping online, ordering food delivery, booking travel, or paying bills, you can use your LOOP Visa card to make payments seamlessly. You don’t have to worry about carrying cash or cheques or finding a mobile money agent when you need to make a payment.

2. Vouchers and Rewards

1. LOOP is offering any new customer who acquires a LOOP Visa card a Ksh. 1,500 reward voucher. Existing customers who switch to a LOOP Visa card will walk away with a Ksh. 2,500 reward voucher.

2. Get USD 170 off your Emirates flight bookings when you pay with your Visa card. To access the discount, visit emirates. promo/ke/visa and use the code KEVISA1.   The offer is valid until 30th November.

3. Visa has partnered with various establishments such as Java, Quickmart, among others  to reward customers whenever you make a payment using your LOOP Visa card.  A good example is a partnership with Quickmart which will get one a 10% cash back for purchases made at their outlets via the LOOP Card, for purchases worth Ksh. 2000 and above.

You can find out about all the offers, where you can access discounts using your new LOOP Visa card here visa.co.ke/en_ke/visa-offers-and-perks/

To qualify for a voucher you need to apply and activate the LOOP Visa card.  The vouchers will be sent to LOOP Visa card users within 24 hours of activating their cards.

3. Security

With advances in technology, there has been an unfortunate rise in the number of cases of digital fraud with hackers trying to make away with your hard-earned money. However, the LOOP Visa card has top notch security features that ensure that your money is safe at all times.

Some of the measures that a LOOP Visa card comes loaded with to ensure safety of your funds include an anti-fraud detection system that uses artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to detect irregular use of your card in real time. Such transactions are usually declined ensuring that your money is safe.

4. Worldwide Acceptance

When travelling out of the country, for business or leisure, the ability to make payments with ease can determine whether or not you are going to enjoy the trip.

The LOOP Visa card offers worldwide acceptance which means that you can be anywhere in the world and dealing with any currency but as long as you are making a payment with your LOOP Visa card it will be accepted. As such, you don’t have to worry about how you are going to make payments when planning for your next international trip. 

So, what are you waiting for, get your LOOP Visa card for a chance to get a free shopping voucher and so much more.

How to apply for a LOOP Visa card

On the app

  1. Tap on Manage
  2. Tap on Cards
  3. Tap on Apply for Bank Card
  4. Choose preferred delivery method
  5. Choose preferred pickup or delivery location
  6. Re/view application fees and choose preferred source of funds
  7. Enter your PIN
  8. Confirm successful card application

At the branch

You can visit a LOOP Store and apply for the card. The locations can be found here loop.co.ke/contact-us