Access Bank has launched two consumer credit cards: the Access Bank American Express® Gold Card and the Platinum® Gold Card. These are the first American Express cards issued in Nigeria. By launching these cards, Access Bank is improving its overall offering to its private banking customers,who can now take advantage of the Group Rewards® loyalty program and many travel and lifestyle benefits. In 2019, Access Bank signed an agreement with American Express to begin customer acquisition, allowing businesses in all countries to accept payments with international American Express cards. The bank is ready to offer the first American Express credit card in West Africa. The Gold and Platinum cards have the international features of the American Express card, with the distinctive "Centurion" logo. This type of product is also offered outside of Nigeria by American Express or other authorized parties of American Express and offers cardholders many rewards and benefits. Thanks to Access Bank, this credit card experience is now available in Nigeria.In addition to dual currency functionality (NGN/USD) and international acceptance, the American Express card includes airport lounge access, car rental benefits, Rewards® Membership, loyalty points, and insurance and security. In addition to these features, the Platinum® Card also offers
- * Expanded airport lounge benefits, with complimentary access to more than 1,400 lounges through the American Express Global Lounge Collection®.
- * Hotel perks and upgrades through The Hotel Collection and Fine Hotels + Resorts.
- * Special status access in the Hilton Honours, Radisson Rewards, and Marriott BonvoyTM rewards programmes.
- * Complimentary access to hotel membership programmes, with Tablet Plus membership and Mr & Mrs. Smith Gold status.
- * 24/7 travel and lifestyle concierge services.
Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director and CEO of Access Bank said: “The launch of American Express Cards in Nigeria is another milestone in the continued development of a vibrant and fast-growing payments industry. Customers want more than transactions – they want real value. With American Express, we can provide valuable card benefits, strong loyalty rewards, and a real reason to use electronic payments instead of cash. By diversifying our services to facilitate payments, we can connect more consumers to the SMEs and retail businesses across the country who we know are the engine of economic growth.” Mohammed Badi, President, of Global Network Services at American Express, said: “By granting Access Bank a license to launch the first-ever American Express Cards in Nigeria, American Express’ presence in Africa is becoming even more vibrant. The Access Bank American Express® Gold Card and the metal Platinum® Card enhance the credit card experience in Nigeria with special benefits, access, and service – for Cardmembers both in Nigeria and when traveling overseas.”
