See How to Apply for the Absa British Airways Credit Card

What to Know Before Applying?

The Absa British Airways Credit Card is ready to bring exclusive benefits to the most famous airline in the British Crown!

The card is one of Absa Bank’s partnerships with other international companies to provide access to exclusive facilities and benefits, as offering lounge access, discounts, and points for flights that you can take.

Backed by Visa, the Absa Bank card is accepted worldwide, with Avios rewards that accumulate indefinitely.

Upon receiving the card, you earn 5,000 Avios and can earn an additional 4,000 by spending at least R24,000 in the first 3 months. For every R7.50 spent, you accumulate one Avio.

The card has a total monthly fee of R95, which includes the facilitation fee and monthly maintenance. There are also charges for additional cards at R16.50, but no transaction fees for purchases at point-of-sale terminals.

The credit limit is highly adaptable to the needs of customers and is determined after a credit assessment.

For travel, the card’s focus, you get up to 8 free accesses to the Bidvest Premier Lounge, distributed as follows:

• 4 free accesses to national lounges
• 4 free accesses to international lounges

Additionally, you receive basic travel coverage when purchasing return tickets and an optional Card Life Plan with coverage of up to R150,000.

Although it bears the British Airways brand, the card can be used in any situation, far beyond the airline.

If you want a card like this, keep reading.

Who can Apply?

British Airways and Absa Bank are clear about the qualification criteria for their cards, and the primary criterion is income.

To access the card, you must prove a minimum monthly income of R8,000. You also need to present proof of residence in the country, a valid ID as a citizen, or a passport with a valid visa.

You must be at least 18 years old. Every application is subject to individual credit review, and meeting the conditions does not fully guarantee the card.

In case of a denial, you can select other credit card options from Absa Bank itself. 

Learn How to Apply for the Absa British Airways Credit Card

You can apply for the card directly through the bank’s platforms by selecting the “Apply Now” option. First, you need to pass the security checks and start filling out the application form.

Next, you need to confirm a series of pieces of information with yes or no answers—a simple process. To complete the form, you must provide the following details:

• Personal details: full name, type of identification, place of residence, gender, date of birth, country of birth, and residence.
• Address: complete residence with postal code.
• Contact information: phone and email contacts.

Then, give consent for data usage. The bank will conduct a complete credit check to issue the response. Additionally, you can contact them by phone at 0861 4 22 000 or by email at [email protected].

Thus, the application process is quite clear and promises a fairly quick response for account opening and credit card issuance.

More Details

The card is enabled for PIN and password payments, full ATM functionality for withdrawals anywhere in the world, and free monthly statements.

You can also pay with contactless technology, 3D Secure, and OTP technology for online payments. 

The Absa card comes with lost card protection for cases of theft or loss and enhanced security measures for close monitoring of spending. It also features NotifyMe technology to send SMS alerts for any card transaction. 

Thus, Absa and British Airways offer comprehensive management of Visa benefits for use anywhere inside and outside South Africa, ensuring reliable and secure usage.

Want to learn another option?

The Black Suite is the credit card from Discovery Bank that offers conveniences such as currency conversion and discounts on flights.

Being a premium product, the costs are higher, and you can see more details on how to apply.

Written by

Gabriel Gonçalves