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Premier Banking - be in a league of your own

It's your choices that make you uniquely you. When you choose Premier Banking we recognise you as our priority.

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  • Rewards and benefits

With preferential rates, rewards, world-class treatment and expert advice, Premier Account holders are guaranteed to bank exactly the way they want.

Premier Current Account

Get priority service and worldclass solutions conveniently packaged for everyday transactions.

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Foreign Currency Savings Account

It is available in all four major currencies with no monthly fees.

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Premier Bonus Savings Account

Continue to build your financial future with this account while earning tiered, bonus interest on your deposits.

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High Rate Savings Account

You know all about transacting and the value of saving. So transact and save at the same time, with a higher interest rate.

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Timeous solutions, greater possibilities, more options all become possible with a Premier Loan. Whether long term or short term, your relationship manager will help you with the exact loan you need.

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Our Premier loans offer you competitive interest rates. Your repayments start one month after you first withdraw.

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Secured loans

Available at competitive rates and secured on the asset, the loan is repayable over a flexible period.

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Home loans

Bring your plans to life with loan amounts of up to UGX1 billion or USD300,000 with preferential interest rates.

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Platinum Credit Card

Designed for our Premier customers, the Platinum Credit Card makes the right statement: You’re a VIP.

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Making you feel safe and in good hands is all part of what we do. Our various insurance
protection plans will give you added peace of mind.

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Life cover

Upon death of a Premier customer (the life assured) a sum assured of UGX25,000,000 is paid to the legal beneficiaries of the life assured.

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Funeral cover

A non-cash funeral expense amounting up to UGX6,000,000 is paid out to your family to meet the burial expenses.

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Salary retrenchment cover

A sum assured of up to UGX10,000,000 per month for a period of 3 months is payable as a result of loss of employment due to retrenchment.

  • Eligibility for life cover

    • Maximum age for entry into the insurance scheme is capped at 65 years.
    • For customers joining at 65 years, life insurance cover will cease at 70 years.
    • For customers joining before 65 years, life insurance cover will cease at age 85 years.
    • For Premier Banking pioneers (accounts opened in 2010 and before), cover will be open.

    Kindly note that you will only be eligible for the retrenchment/life insurance cover if you constantly meet your monthly account maintenance fees on your Uganda shillings-denominated Premier Current Account.

  • Exclusions

    Death and permanent total disability

    Death, permanent total disability or insanity arising directly or indirectly from any of the following, is excluded:

    • Aviation, except for passengers and crew of airlines and private flying purely for transport purposes
    • Atomic energy and/or nuclear fission or reaction
    • Intake of illegal drugs
    • Self-inflicted injury with intention to cause death or disability
    • Direct involvement in war, warlike situation, riot and/or civil unrest

    Retrenchment

    A customer will not be eligible for benefits under this policy:

    • If the life assured is self-employed or an employee of a family-owned business and a member of the same family
    • In respect of unemployment occurring due to:
      • Resignation
      • The expiry of a non-renewable fixed-term contract
      • A contract of temporary or casual nature
      • Fair or unfair dismissal in terms of the contract of employment
    • If the claim is as a result of pregnancy, childbirth or abortion
    • If unemployment is due to fraud, dishonesty or any illegal conduct on the part of the life assured
    • In respect of unemployment as a result of the life assured’s participation in any strike action, labour disturbance, unrest, political activity, civil commotion, public disorder or riot
  • Claims process

    Customer fills in claims form, attaches all required documents and submits all to the branch manager within 30 days after the occurrence of the event in case of retrenchment and within 6 months in case of death.

    Documents to be attached to the duly completed claim form, include:

    Death

    • Documented proof of death: death certificate, a post-mortem certificate stating cause of death (in case of death in a hospital/clinic); a local-council letter signed by at least three officials including the chairman, with the council stamp (in case of death at home)
    • In case of death traceable to an accident, a police report, in addition to any post-mortem certificate
    • In case of a presumed death, a police report, LC letter and a letter from the employer

    Retrenchment

    • A 6-months waiting period applies
    • Documentary proof of retrenchment clearly stating the reason
    • At least one original payslip in the last 5 months prior to loss of job
    • Bank statement for the 3 months prior to the loss of job

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With Premier Banking you manage your money when it's convenient
for you - online, on the phone or at our exclusive centres.

  • Relationship management

    A dedicated relationship manager you can always rely on to help you with your banking. Our relationship managers receive world-class training, and they will work with you to understand your needs and provide help or planning for the future.

  • Internet banking

    As a Premier customer you can manage your account from the comfort of your home, office or even on the move through our internet banking service. The internet banking service is designed to make your life much easier as long as you have internet access and your phone. Complete numerous transactions without having to visit a centre.

  • Online statements

    Make life easier. Register for online banking and have all your statements delivered to you online.

  • Mobile banking

    Complete payments, do transfers or check your statements from any mobile device.

  • Premier priority

    With priority tills and a dedicated banking environment, you will fast track your banking and get back to your day quicker.

    • Free ATM transactions on Absa machines
    • Preferential pricing on loans, forex and TTs
    • Absa Platinum VISA debit card with a daily limit of UGX5 million
    • Free SMS alerts
    • Free counter cash withdraws
    • Real-time cash deposits at ATMs
  • On call

    Our Premier Banking team is just one phone call away. Whether you have an unexpected financial issue or simply want to transfer money between your accounts, our friendly helpful team is dedicated to helping you.

  • Cover

    • Life cover for one spouse (UGX5 MILLION) and up to 4 children (ugx2 million)
    • Funeral cover arranged by A-plus Funeral Services to a tune of UGX5 million
    • Life cover/Permanent disability of up to UGX25 million
    • Retrenchment cover of up to UGX10 million (3 months)

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The "new language of luxury" is fast, accessible and conscientious. We know that, as a Premier Banking customer, you deserve the best and that’s why we have created exclusive rewards and benefits for you to enjoy. It's our way of thanking you. The benefits include the backbone of our alliance programme* and how we are re-defining the nature of the banking relationship, as a whole. We have partnered with the most exclusive brands to offer a range of benefits in various categories that transcend the conventional boundaries of banking:

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  • Health and wellbeing

    Partner Service offered
    Contact number
    Soothing Spot Spa
    • Enjoy massages, body scrubs, facials and herbal steam bath with prices ranging from UGX 140,000  (From 12/02/2021 to 28/02/2021)
     0783 356744
    Colos Wellness Spa
    • Enjoy massages, body scrubs, facials, eye treatments, pedicures and manicures  with prices ranging from UGX 210,000 (From 08/02/2021 to 28/02/2021)
    0393 079079
    Headlines Hair & Beauty Parlour
    • Receive a 20% discount on services costing more than UGX 30,000.
    +256751570580
    Soothing Spot Spa
    +Emotions
    • 12% discount on any treatment of your choice(Must show their cards).
    • 10 minutes complimentary foot massage.
    • A free facial scrub with Shea butter and coconut.
    • Glass of Juice or herbal tea.
    • A complimentary steam bath and sauna treatment.
    • 20% discount off the rack rate on annual membership of the gym with the following discounts:
      • Open access to our physiotherapist and sport scientists in the Gym.
      • Every morning and evening fitness dance classes which include Zumba, hip hop, Salsa, Children Saturday activities and many more.
      • Access to steam bath and sauna.
      • Full time access to our gym with modern Technology equipment.
      • One aromatherapy relaxing body massage per month.

    Christmas offers: valid from 1 Dec 2019 - 28th Feb 2020 

    • Ugx:120,000 for an Aloevera face Renewal Facial.
    • Ugx:150,000  for an Aloevera facial and Massage.
    • Ugx:150,000  for an Aloevera facial and Massage.

    Soothing Spot Spa
    +256414581626
    +256783356744
    +256705079793

    +Emotions
    +256772426691
     

    Colos Wellness Spa
    • Receive 15% discount on Body Massages, Facial Treatments, and Body Scrubs, Body wraps, Barber Shop, Physiotherapy, Steam and Sauna Dining services. 
    +256773452098
    Paradise Gym
    • Annual Corporate Gym Membership at $1300
    • 25% on Annual corporate Family Gym Membership at $1800 For Premier Card Holders
    • Annual Corporate Gym Membership at $1300
    • 15% on Annual corporate Family Gym Membership at $1800 For Prestige card Holders
    • 25% on Package for 10 Studio classes (Zumba, Aerobics, Yoga, koona Dance etc.) at Ugx 200,000
    • 25% on Package for 10 Gym passes at Ugx 300,000 Includes (Steam, Sauna)
    • 10% on Massage, Spa & Facial therapies
    +256776660092
    Eye Care Centre
    • 10% discount on Services above 201,000 Ugx
    • 15% discounton Services below 200,000 Ugx
    +256414257759 and +256393264400
  • Liquor

    Partner Service offering Contact number
    Uganda Duty Free Sales and Uganda wines and Spirits Distributors
    • 10% discount on services.

    All items purchased from;

    • Uganda Duty Free Sales
      •  Departure lounge Entebbe International Airport.
      • Departure Lounge Entebbe International Airport.
    • Uganda Wines and Spirits Distributors
      • Arrivals Lounge Entebbe International Airport.
      • Luwum Street
      •  Garden City
      • Acacia Avenue

    +256414257142

  • Hospitality (hotels, bars and restaurants)

    Partner Service offering Contact
    Kampala Serena Hotel
    • Weekend Special Offers: Double Deluxe for Two, at USD: 200  to include A bottle of Sparkling Wine and Breakfast for two (From 12/02/2021 to 14/02/2021)
    • Valentines Lunch at the Lakes Restaurant from 12:30pm to 4:00pm at 190,000 per person (14/02/2021)
    • Valentines Dinner at the Explorer Restaurant from 06:00pm to 8:00pm at 170,000 per person (14/02/2021)

    Call 0312 309000 or email Sales.kampala@serenahotels.com

    The Lawns Wild Game & Barbecue Restaurant
    • Special Chef Selected menu with live Acoustic band from 11:30pm to 8:00pm (14/02/2021)
    0751 895653
    Protea Hotel Naguru Skyz
    • Valentines Day Room Special Offer:   USD: 200 for Two, to include a bottle of Wine, Dinner and Breakfast  for Two (From 13/02/2021 to 14/02/2021)
    • Valentines Day Room Special Offer with Breakfast but without Dinner:         Standard Room at USD: 140  for Two, and  a Suite at USD 160 for Two (From 13/02/2021 to 14/02/2021)
    • Valentines Gifts of Cakes from 100,000 to 200,000. pre order 48 hours in Advance
    • Enjoy a Lovers Ball at Club Ninety9 from 04:00pm to 9:00pm Music by a Celebrity DJ. Table for 4 at UGX: 200,000 to include a bottle of sweet red wine or Sparking and a Food Platter (14/02/2021)
    • Valentines Brunch at Tropicana Poolside Bar from 12:30pm to 03:00pm. Adults UGX: 80,000 Children UGX: 45,000 (14/02/2021)
    Call 0312 554555 or email: res@phkmarriottskyz.com
    The Athena Hotel
    • Valentines Day Room Special Offer:   USD: 90 per night for a couple to include a bottle of Wine, Breakfast  for Two and late Check out (14/02/2021)
    • Valentines Day Special Buffet at UGX: 130,000 with a glass of wine and Live Performance from Pianist Moses (14/02/2021)
    Call 0393 208809 or eamil: reservations@theathenahotelug.com
    Marasa Africa

    Receive a 10% discount on Room rates:

    • Mweya Safari Lodge
    • Paraa Lodge
    • Chobe Lodge
    • Silverback lodge
    • Jinja Sailing Club
    +256312260260
    Kampala Serena Hotel
    • 5% discount on food at all restaurants at Kampala Serena.
    • 2 Children below 5years have free food and accommodation in this case, the child is not sharing a room with the parents, and the charges are 75% of the parent’s room rate.
    • Honeymoon Suite of USD 272 with free photo-shoot.

    Weekend accommodation at Kampala Serena.

    • 200 USD (Taxes inclusive)-bed and breakfast (single).
    • 220 USD (Taxes inclusive)-bed and breakfast (Double).
    +256414309000 
    Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa
    • 5% discount at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa.
    • 10% discount at the Maisha Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa.
    • 2 Children below 5years have free food and accommodation in this case, the child is not sharing a room with the parents, and the charges are 75% of the parent’s room rate.
    • Honeymoon Suite of USD 272 with free photo-shoot.
    Weekend accommodation at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa.
    • 175 USD bed and breakfast (Single).
    • 185USD bed and breakfast (Double).
    +256313221000
    The Lawns
    • 10% discount on total bills spent at the restaurant.
    +256414250337
    Guvnor Uganda
    • 50% discount on entrance fees.
    +256414230190
    Ssese Island Beach Hotel
    • 15% discount at the hotel.
    • Have access to the Golf Course.
    • Discount not applicable in the peak season and prices at the hotel can change without notice.
    +256414220065
    The Athena Hotel 
    • Foods and beverages: 
      • Spend 100,000/= to get a 10% Discount.
    • Meeting Rooms Conference: 
      • Full day Package USD 40.
      • Half Day Conference Package USD 35.
    • Accommodation (weekend residents only): 
      • Single US$120.
      • Double US$125 bed and breakfast taxes inclusive.
    +256393208809
    Hilton Garden Hotel
    • Foods & Beverage 10%
    • Full Day Conference Package 150,000 per Person per Day
    • Half Day Conference Package 130,000 per Person per Day
    • Accommodation -Single Occupancy on a bed and breakfast basis inclusive of all taxes $ 167 Per Room per Night
    • Accommodation - Double Occupancy on a bed and breakfast basis inclusive of all taxes $ 202 Per Room per Night
    +256313800800
    Protea Hotel by Marriott® Kampala Skyz
    • Swimming any day of the week (Adults) Ugx 25,000
    • Swimming any day of the week (Children) Ugx 20,000,
    • Food and Beverages 10% off menu price
    • Accommodation 10% off rack rate
    +256312554000
  • Courier services

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    DHL
    • Access Express Easy courier discounts on courier services.
    • All packaging services will be offered for free.
    • 10% discount on any import from any of the 220 countries worldwide will be offered on the 5th shipment per card holder.
    • First access to any DHL offers or discounts.
    +256312210006
  • Dry-cleaning services

    Partner Service offering Contact number
    Spot Clean Drycleaners
    • 10% discount on total bill spent at any Spot Clean location.
    +256414341601
    SpotClean Drycleaners
    • 25% on everything with anything  Red

    From 08/02/2021 to 14/02/2021

    0785 011442
  • Hardware services

    Partner Service offering Contact number
    Balya Stint Hardware Ltd 5% discounts on things purchased at the hardware +256774762642 and +256703457379
  • Travel

    Partner Service offering Contact number
    Karibuni Lounge Entebbe International Airport Get access for US$25 +256414321399
    Emirates Airlines Active Skywards Members get to enjoy 10% discount applicable in Business and Economy Cabin +256417710444
  • Home services

    Partner Service offering Contact number
    Nina Interiors

    A 15% discount on home furniture, curtains, curtain accessories and décor only excluding office furniture and blinds.       

    Nina Interiors Ltd offers diverse furniture solutions to suite any style and space ranging from small studio space to large office spaces, with a product range focused on home and office furniture, curtains, Vertical Blinds, Roman Blinds and Venetian Blinds and an assortment of soft furnishings.

    +256702072355
  • Entertainment

    Partner Service offering Contact number
    Century Cinemax

    Catch the latest movies every Wednesday at 6000 discount when you pay using your Absa Card at Century Cinemax Acacia mall.

    +256700660415

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