It offers you the convenience and efficiency you need for everyday transactions.
AfriGo, powered by NIBSS and AltBank, is Nigeria’s national domestic debit card, designed to make your transactions seamless, secure, and entirely Naira-denominated. Whether you’re withdrawing cash at an ATM, shopping at POS terminals, or paying bills online, AfriGo offers a smoother, faster, and safer experience for all your local transactions.
Be among the first 100 Sabi customers to request your AfriGo card and get it issued and delivered to your address, completely free!
Complete 5 transactions within a month, with a minimum cumulative of ₦25,000, and enjoy ₦2,500 cashback.
Manage your expenses locally without worrying about currency exchange rates or foreign fees.
With EMV compliance, AfriGo ensures high-level protection for all your transactions.
Use your card at ATMs and POS terminals across Nigeria for 24/7 access to your funds.
Enjoy quick and easy transaction processing, ensuring your payments are efficient every time.
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The AfriGo Debit Card, Nigeria’s national domestic card in partnership with NIBSS, is designed to advance a cashless economy, enhance financial inclusion, increase transaction efficiency, and foster growth in the country’s financial sector.
The AfriGo card functions just like the Altbank debit cards.
As an AfriGo cardholder, you’ll enjoy enhanced security, smoother transactions, flexible payment options, and a rewarding experience.
The AfriGo Debit Card costs N1,000 plus an additional N75 VAT.
AfriGo cards are locally produced, which means all associated charges are in Naira. Plus, you’ll enjoy a unique design that reflects Nigerian pride.
Yes, your existing debit card will remain active even if you get an AfriGo card.
No, the AfriGo card is only for domestic transactions within Nigeria.
Yes, the AfriGo card works for ATM and POS transactions. Online payments will be available soon.
Yes, the AfriGo card is linked to your Altbank savings or current account.
The AfriGo card is designed for use within Nigeria. For international transactions, you will be required to use your existing FCY debit card, or request one.
You can provide feedback or report issues at a branch, or by contacting contact center directly via [email protected] or 020-17000555
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Abubakar Muhammad Musa is currently a Sharia Advisor and Consultant for SHAPE Knowledge Services a consulting firm based in Kuwait. He has been involved in product development, Sharia research and approval of Islamic banking products for different clients. His work covers retail banking, corporate banking and project finance deals.
Formerly, Abubakar worked as a Researcher in different units at International Shariah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Besides his primary assignments in ISRA, he taught Shariah Rules in Financial Transactions to Chartered Islamic Finance Professional (CIFP) Masters online Students of International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF), Malaysia. He also taught MBA and BBA Students different Islamic Banking and Finance Subjects at University College of Bahrain.
Abubakar holds two Diplomas with distinction, one in Islamic Law and the other in Arabic Language from Al-Imam University Riyadh. He also holds LLB (Hons) degree in Shariah from the same University. He successfully completed his (CIFP) Professional Masters Degree Programme at (INCEIF), Malaysia. He had his internship program on Islamic Banking & Finance at Fajr Capital in Kuala Lumpur. During the programme, Abubakar conducted research relating to product structuring and market development.
Abdurraheem Ahmad Sayi is a legal practitioner and Consultant of over 16 years of active legal practice. He is currently the principal partner, A.A. Sayi & Co. (Qist Chambers) and Qadi, Independent Shari’ah Panel of Lagos State – a platform, through which he has delivered several judgments of in-depth analysis, widely applauded by leading legal and intellectual icons, including learned Judges, professors of law and Islamic Studies.
He is the Executive Director/C.E.O., ClearPath Islamic Centre (Incorporated), Lekki-Lagos and Chief Imam, SilverPoint Central Mosque, Badore, Ajah-Lagos. Fondly called Imam Sayi, Abdurraheem is the designate Chairman, Shari’ah Advisory Committee, Mutual Benefit Takaaful.
Imam Sayi has also authored a few works, some of which include: The Financial Obligations: a compendium of essays on monetary or material obligations under Islamic Law and Waqf (Charity Endowment): The Governing Principles.
He holds a Certificate on Improving Personal Effectiveness from the Lagos Business School (Pan African University) and he is a recipient of numerous awards and certificates of merits.
Education:
Master of Arts Law and Diplomacy, The Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy.
Bachelor of Arts Arabic & Islamic Studies, The University of Chicago.
Shariah Board Experience:
Bank Muscat Meethaq (2013 – 2017)
Sterling Bank Nigeria (Since 2013)
University Bank, USA (Since 2006)
Abdulkader Thomas has over 35 years of diversified financial services experience in major markets. With a Master of Arts Law and Diplomacy from The Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy and a BA in Arabic & Islamic Studies from The University of Chicago. His areas of activity have included trade finance, real estate finance, securities and alternative finance.
As the general manager of a foreign bank branch in New York, he secured the first US regulatory approvals of Islamic mortgage and instalment credit/sale as banking instruments. Later, he secured US regulatory approval for profit sharing deposits. Abdulkader has been involved in the successful implementation of these products in the US market. With more than 17years Shariah Board Experience in Bank Muscat Meethaq, Sterling Bank Nigeria and University Bank USA, Abdulkader has worked on IFTA projects in Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, and an authority on Islamic deal structures and securities.
He also serves as a director of Alkhabeer Capital in Jeddah and Chairman of Alkhabeer (DIFC). He is a member of the international advisory board of the Securities Commission of Malaysia, a published author, and an active speaker on Islamic finance.
