Kenswitch launches domestic card scheme in Kenya

Kenswitch, Kenya's largest independent payments switch, has launched a domestic card scheme that lets banks issue physical and virtual cards on its network. The scheme runs across more than 2,200 ATMs, 50,000 POS terminals and 80,000 agent outlets, with TAI FINTECH and Stanchion Payments as partners.

• Scheme covers 2,200+ ATMs, 50,000 POS terminals and 80,000 agent outlets
• Kenya had 11.16M debit and 2.26M prepaid cards as of July 2026
• Virtual cards can be frozen and generate dynamic security codes
• Kenswitch is exploring adding virtual cards to smartphones for Tap to Pay