Kenya Airways, Absa Bank Kenya, and Visa have officially announced the launch of the Asante Global Card, a flagship travel and lifestyle credit card entering the Kenyan market.

The Asante Global Card is tailored for frequent travellers and converts routine financial transactions into airline and lifestyle reward.

The product fuses three distinct operational strengths:

  • Kenya Airways: Route network, flight rewards, and SkyTeam alliance connectivity.
  • Absa Bank Kenya: Local credit underwriting, banking infrastructure, and wealth management integration.
  • Visa: Worldwide merchant acceptance, security protocols, and digital payment rails across 200+ countries.

The Asante Global Card operates across two main tiers: the Asante Global Signature Card and the Asante Global Platinum Card. Both tiers accrue Asante Rewards Points on routine spending, including groceries, fuel, dining, travel bookings, and international payments. Accumulated points can be redeemed across Kenya Airways’ network for flight awards, upgrades, and partner airline benefits.

New Asante Global Signature cardholders receive 10,000 Asante Rewards Points upon approval and activation, while Asante Global Platinum cardholders receive 5,000 points. Points accrue automatically on all everyday point-of-sale and online transactions, turning routine business and personal expenses into future travel credits.

Feature Details
Card Tiers Asante Global Signature Credit Card & Asante Global Platinum Credit Card
Target Audience Frequent flyers, affluent professionals, and premium banking customers
Earning Mechanics Accrue Asante Rewards Points on all domestic, international, and travel purchases
Welcome Bonus Up to 10,000 Points (Signature Tier) / Up to 5,000 Points (Platinum Tier)
Core Privileges Complimentary lounge access, SkyPriority services, extra baggage allowance, travel and medical insurance
Application Portal asante.kenya-airways.com

Beyond point accumulation, the card provides operational travel benefits designed to reduce airport friction and enhance lifestyle convenience:

  • Airport Lounge Access: Complimentary entry to Kenya Airways lounges alongside access to global partner lounge networks.
  • Priority Airport Services: Access to SkyPriority lanes for expedited check-in, security screening, baggage drop-off, and boarding worldwide.
  • Baggage & Travel Coverage: Additional checked baggage allowance on eligible flights and comprehensive built-in travel and medical insurance.
  • Lifestyle Perks: Access to curated local and international experiences, including private golf tournament invitations, wine tastings, and exclusive partner discounts on shopping and dining.

“We are seeing strong demand from Kenyan consumers for products that reward how they already spend and travel, and that demand is being driven by a generation that is earning more, travelling more and expecting more from the cards in their wallets. The Asante Global Card responds to that directly, and we are pleased to bring our technology and global network to a card built for this market.” John Njoroge, Country Manager for Kenya, Visa

“This launch is a powerful reflection of our purpose of Empowering Africa’s Tomorrow, together… one story at a time. Every customer has a unique journey, and personal aspirations that extend beyond borders. Through innovative partnerships such as this, we are helping to unlock opportunities, connect people to the experiences that matter most, and enable them to write the next chapter of their story wherever in the world it takes them.” Moses Muthui, Consumer Banking Director, Absa Bank Kenya

Applications open on September 1st. Eligible customers can apply online via asante.kenya-airways.com. Upon approval and card activation, cardholders immediately begin earning Asante Rewards Points on everyday spending.