Business Quest Team 
- NBC Bank Tanzania Launches First Visa Business Platinum Debit Card in Tanzania;
- New premium debit card expands access to secure, globally accepted payments for Tanzanian Businesses;
NBC Tanzania, in collaboration with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has launched the NBC Visa Business Platinum Debit Card, marking the introduction of the first premium business debit card offering in the Tanzanian market.
The card has been designed for business customers and small and medium enterprises, providing access to enhanced payment capabilities and premium services previously unavailable in local business banking.
The NBC Visa Business Platinum Debit Card enables business customers to transact locally and internationally,supporting both in store and online payments.
The card also incorporates advanced security features, helping businesses transact with greater confidence while managing day to day expenses more efficiently.
By using the NBC Visa Business Platinum Debit Card, businesses are able to separate personal and business spending, track expenditures more easily, and receive transaction alerts in real time.
Businesses also gain access to selected Visa premium benefits, including travel related protections and savings on services such as accommodation and business travel, in line with Visa’s global privileges programme.
Speaking during the launch, Theobald Sabi,Managing Director, NBC Bank Tanzania, said: “The launch of the NBC Visa Business Platinum Debit Card reflects our continued focus on empowering Tanzanian businesses with solutions that match the pace and demands of today’s economy.
At NBC Bank, our customers remain at the Centre of everything we do.As Tanzania’s longest serving bank, we combine deep local insight with strong international partnerships like Visa Inc to deliver solutions that are tailored to business needs.
This card is designed to give businesses greater flexibility and confidence to transact seamlessly within and beyond Tanzania, enabling them to grow and contribute meaningfully to the country’s economic development”.
Chad Pollock, General Manager and Vice-President, Visa East Africa, added:
“Visa is pleased to partner with NBC to introduce the NBC Visa Business Platinum Debit Card in Tanzania.
The launch of the NBC Visa Business Platinum Visa Debit Card represents a significant development for Tanzania’s banking sector, as the first premium debit card specifically tailored for business customers.
The initiative aligns with NBC Tanzania’s broader strategy of delivering innovative financial solutions and advancing digital payments for businesses across the country.
