If you have a bank account, then you most likely have a VISA card, which we Kenyans like to refer to as an ATM card. But why aren't you using it? Probably because you think it will cost you a lot of money in hidden charges.
We are here to tell you that it's FREE - no transactional costs, no sending and withdrawal fees, no hidden charges. ZERO.
And last year, VISA introduced mVisa, a new no muss, no fuss way to pay directly from your bank account with your mobile phone. It comes with it all the advantages of a VISA card, including free transactions.
To help you see the benefits of using Visa, we've put together a comparison chart between VISA, mVisa and M-Pesa.
In fact, using Visa/mVisa is even cheaper than using cash because your bank charges you a fee to withdraw cash when you use your ATM.
Steps for registering on mVisa
* Register for mobile banking and download your bank's mobile banking app or upgrade your existing mobile banking app.
* Open the app or access your bank's USSD platform and select mVisa.
* Set an mPIN, if required.
* Select your desired Visa card to link
Steps for using mVisa
* Open your mobile banking app. Select mVisa.
* Scan the merchant QR.
* Enter amount if required.
* Or, the amount you owe may automatically appear.
* Confirm payment.
* Receive payment confirmation
* For USSD, simply access your bank's USSD platform, enter merchant ID, amount and pay.
mVisa live banks
* Co-operative Bank
* Family Bank
* KCB
* NIC
* NBK
* Prime Bank

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