Access Bank Launches American Express Cards 

Nume Ekeghe

Access Bank has launched the first American Express cards in Nigeria and unveiled two new consumer credit cards: the Access Bank American Express Gold Card and the Metal Platinum Card.

These are the first American Express cards to be issued in Nigeria and West Africa. The Gold and Platinum Cards showcase the international American Express card design, featuring the distinctive ‘Centurion’ icon.

Group Managing Director, Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, speaking at the launch recently said the cards will be available by request and invitation and customers who have signified interest will begin to enjoy the usage from tomorrow, Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

He said, “We are a bank of many firsts. We do have a wide network and with this partnership, AMEX will have 60 million customers supporting this partnership. It is a massive endorsement for us to work with AMEX in this partnership.

Managing Director and CEO of Access Bank, Roosevelt Ogbonna, 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.

 President, Global Network Services at American Express, Mohammed Badi, 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 travelling overseas.”