Pay quickly

Just tap on the contactless-enabled point-of-sale machine and, for everyday items, no PIN is required. You pay within seconds.

Pay securely

Your card never leaves your hand when you make a payment, which means less chance of cloning or card swopping.

Stay safe

Because your card stays in your possession, you reduce your possible exposure to COVID-19, which can be spread through contaminated surfaces.

  • Absa payment device :
    Once the card has been inserted into an Absa payment device and the PIN has been entered, you will  have to perform up to two more chip-and-PIN transactions to enable the card for contactless payments.

  • Absa ATM:
    Once the card has been used at an Absa ATM to perform a financial transaction, you will  have to perform up to two more chip-and-PIN transactions to enable the card for contactless payments.
  • Ask the cashier if you can pay with your contactless card.
  • If your purchase is within the limit, you won’t need to enter your PIN.
  • As an anti-fraud measure, you will occasionally be asked to enter your PIN.
  • You can ask for a receipt if you want one.
  • Shorter queues and quicker ‘check-out’ at stores.
  • No need to draw or carry cash for small amounts. With your contactless debit card, payment is even quicker than a cash payment.  
  • Your card never leaves your hand, resulting in increased security during the payment process.
  • Cards cannot be read from a distance, only within close proximity to the card reader on the POS device.
Need more help?

Call us on:
+2673159575 (Contact centre)
0800 600 444 (BTC Toll Free)
150 (Mascom Toll Free)

Email us:
Botswana.CustomerService@absa.africa