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Mukuru Launches Neobank Account and Card in South Africa with Bank Zero and Mastercard
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Fusion42 · 9 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Mukuru has launched a neobank account and card in South Africa through a partnership with Bank Zero and Mastercard, expanding from remittance services to full-service digital banking with real-time payments, salary deposits, and reduced fees. The service leverages a large cash and digital distribution network to target customers navigating between cash and digital economies, enhancing financial inclusion in the region.
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You face a new competitor bridging cash and digital banking with a large physical network and Mastercard-backed card infrastructure. Your next customers could prefer a single account that handles salaries, payments, and remittances seamlessly in South Africa.
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