Absa increases interest rate on Digital Savings to 10 percent

Absa increases interest rate on Digital Savings to 10 percent
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 13 – Absa Bank Kenya has increased the interest rate on deposits in the Absa Digital Savings account to 10 percent per annum, up from 9 percent, effective December 12, 2023, and valid until March 2024.

The high interest is aimed at fostering a saving culture among Kenyans while maximizing returns with the new rate.

This service is available for Kenyans and the diaspora, allowing individuals to open an account digitally via the app or website 24/7.

β€œThe move by Absa Bank Kenya comes amid the bank’s ongoing rollout of a campaign dubbedΒ Every Kind of Financial Solution for Every Kind of YouΒ that seeks to celebrate Kenyans’ resilience and educate them on appropriate measures to improve their personal financial wellness as well as enhance their capacity to access necessary funds to achieve their goals,” Absa said in a statement.