Access Bank has taken the unprecedented step of commencing the issuance of The Black Credit Card to its high net worth clients.

The Black Card - Visa Infinite is the highest card level in Visa's range of card products. Holders of The Black Card which bears the unique Visa Infinite logo will be accorded special recognition wherever their card is presented. They will also enjoy the exclusive benefits and infinite privileges accorded to Visa Infinite card holders.

The cards are issued by invitation only to high net worth clients who expect only the very best service. Access Bank Group Managing Director, Aigboje Aig–Imoukhuede stated that "to further strengthen our growing reputation as Africa's bank of best practice we have positioned The Black Card as the symbol of the highest level of service offered by an African bank to high net worth clients."

With higher acceptance than any other high-end premium card, The Black Card confers superior buying power on its holders. It provides a world-class concierge service which could cover very special requests like making travel arrangements to any part of the world, chartering a plane, getting tickets to a sold out event to sourcing for an exclusive gift.

These services are covered by a dedicated and efficient team of relationship managers. Cardholders also enjoy uncommon benefits like purchase security and guarantee extension which grants them indemnity from loss, damage or theft of goods purchased with the card. The Black Card also provides full insurance coverage when travelling, including emergency medical treatment and legal support, evacuation and repatriation, liability to third persons and loss of luggage or money on cardholders. The card offers holders rare privileges that validate the exclusivity of its membership.

Access Bank was the first Nigerian bank authorised by Visa to issue Visa cards to the Nigerian public. It operates from eight countries including a 100% owned banking subsidiary in the United Kingdom licensed to carry out a full range of banking services and products.