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Absa's Next app launched in Kenya — no Absa account required
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Fusion42 · 2 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Absa has launched Absa Next, a pan-African targeted digital finance app in Kenya that does not require an Absa account, signalling a strategic pivot towards digital banking and fintech innovation under new leadership with strong M-Pesa experience.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.
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You must see that Absa is reinventing its retail banking by launching a digital app that works without needing a bank account, directly challenging mobile-led fintech leaders like M-Pesa in Kenya. This opens new routes to customers beyond traditional banking and demands quick action to align with changing customer preferences.
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