Universal Merchant Bank launches VISA card

Accra, Aug. 30, GNA - Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) has announced the launch of the UMB Visa Classic Debit Card in partnership with Visa Inc.

The UMB Visa Classic Debit card will give all UMB customers 24/7 access to their funds on UMB ATMs, other Visa branded ATMs and point of sale terminals worldwide.

Customers of UMB will also enjoy greater security on their transactions as the card uses the most advanced chip and pin highly-secured technology.

This was contained in a statement sign by Eric Frempong Amposah, Brands and Communication Manager for UMB and copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra.

Mr. John Awuah, Managing Director of UMB, stated that, over the past few months customers and partners of UMB can attest to various initiatives taken by the bank to put their interests first.

'These include the opening of several state of the art branches, the significant expansion of the bank's ATM network, the launch of the UMB and Joy FM Flood Relief Fund and the expansion of its in-branch payment services' he added.

He said the partnership with Visa Inc. has demonstrated their commitment to provide greater convenience and enhanced service delivery to our cherished customers.

'As part of the introduction of UMB Visa to Ghana, UMB is offering free UMB Visa Classic Debit cards to new and existing customers for a limited time only and while supplies last'.

Ms. Yvonne Botchey, Director of Marketing and Communications at UMB, said the bank also plans to introduce other VISA related services to further enhance their service, and that, 'having VISA is consistent with their philosophy to provide our customers with the very best in financial products and services'.

GNA