BAI - BAI Platinum Visa Credit Card

What is the BAI Platinum Visa Credit Card??

The BAI Platinum Visa Credit Card is a credit card issued by BAI, associated with an account in Kwanzas that allows its holder to purchase goods and services at commercial establishments and make credit withdrawals (cash advance) at the identified ATMs and Bank Branches with the VISA symbol, in Angola and abroad.

What is the target audience?

Private customers.

What is the currency assigned to the card?

Kwanza (Kz).

What are the advantages?

The advantages are:

Administrative Control: detailed extract of all transactions carried out, with date, place of purchase and amount spent;
Economy: exemption from purchasing commissions in Angola and abroad;
Security: in case of loss or theft of the card, the customer may request the card to be blocked;
Cash Advance: cash withdrawals in Angola and abroad at ATMs and and bank branches from VISA network;

What are the services associated with the BAI Platinum Visa Credit Card?

Electronic Statement: Monthly statement;
One Time Password (OTP): Authentication Code for Internet purchase for pages verified by VISA;
VISA Call Center Service (VCCS): access to VISA's Call Center service;
Verified by VISA (VBV): security technology for internet purchases, for both buyer and seller.

What is OTP?

It is the internet purchase authentication code for pages verified by VISA.

Where should OTP be requested?

The OTP is requested on the online shopping website itself, where the customer chooses how to receive the code (email or SMS).

Where can we find the CVV on VISA credit cards?

On Visa cards the CVV consists of the last 3 digits and can be found on the back of the card.

What is VbV (Verified by VISA)?

Verified by Visa is a security service designed to make internet transactions more secure by verifying more data in addition to your Visa Card password.

What is the role of Verified by VISA?

Increase the security of online shopping transactions, both for buying and selling.

What is the monthly ceiling for the BAI Platinum Visa Credit Card?

In kwanzas equivalent to 3,000 EUR (Three Thousand Euros).

How is the monthly ceiling given?

The ceiling is attributed according to a Scoring Analysis carried out by the Branch, where a credit granted by the Bank is attributed.

What are the withdrawal limits (cash - advance) in ATMs (CAs) and Automatic Payment Terminals (TPAs)?

Description	Amount (Kz)	No. of use
ATMs	200 EUR (exchange/day)	50
Branch	300.000 Kz	N/A
Internet shopping	2 500 000 Kz	15
Automatic Payment Terminal (TPA)	9 000.000 Kz	60

How is interest calculated?

Interest is calculated and paid monthly on a 365 (three hundred and sixty-five) day basis;
The borrower will be able to repay the amount due in advance, without penalty.

What is the repayment term?

The capital will be repaid in accordance with the contract, with monthly payment on the uses made;
The period between the date the customer uses the card and the date of payment of the statement may be up to 55 (fifty-five) days.

How is the card paid?

Payment is made by debiting an account, 100% of the amount indicated on the statement;

Note: The collection of transactions is made 25 days after the issuance of the Statements, if the 25th day is not a business day it will be made on the last business day that precedes the 25th day.

Are there any associated costs? Which ones?

Yes, there are, they are:

Annuity;
Reissue;
Replacement;
Cancellation;
Late payment;
Interest Rate;
Withdrawal Commissions (domestic and international);
Purchasing Commissions (domestic and international);
Exceedance of Limit;
Card inhibition;
Tax Charge (VAT);
CEOB.

Note: Applicable in accordance with the current BAI pricing.

With the entry of VAT, will stamp duty continue to be charged on all commissions?

In credit cards, VAT has replaced stamp duty. Previously, 0.7% were charged in fees in price lists, now 14% VAT will be charged.

Can a company subscribe to the BAI Platinum Visa Credit Card?

No, as it is a card aimed only at private customers.

What are the access conditions?

The access conditions are:

At the invitation of the Bank's Management;
Exceptionally, customers with a Premium profile and / or good financial situation in the institution;
Being covered by SCORING for the granting of a Credit Card;
Domiciliation of salary;
Having full knowledge of the General Conditions of Use of the Card, which are on the back of the Model (010-018);

What are the documents required to subscribe to the card?

The required documents are:

Identity Card;
Income Statement;
Proof of the term deposit made
Subscriptions required from the Client and the Bank.

What is the deadline for approval, issuance and availability of the card for withdrawal at the Branch?

The deadlines are:

Approval: 48 hours;
Issuance and availability for withdrawal:
- 18 working days (Luanda)
- 23 working days (other provinces)

How long is the card valid for?

The card is valid for 3 (three) years.

In case of loss or cancellation of the BAI Platinum Visa Credit Card, how should I proceed?

The customer has 3 (three) options;

Inform the Bank immediately, sending an email to atendimentobancaelectronica@bancobai.ao, so that their account is immediately blocked.
Request the domiciliation branch to cancel the Card;
Call the visa support line.

What is the service channel?

The service center is the Premium Service Center.