{"id":55369,"date":"2025-08-26T13:01:03","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T13:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/bank-of-kigali-leads-rwanda-in-card-security-with-pci-dss-recertification\/"},"modified":"2025-08-26T13:00:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T13:00:51","slug":"bank-of-kigali-leads-rwanda-in-card-security-with-pci-dss-recertification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/bank-of-kigali-leads-rwanda-in-card-security-with-pci-dss-recertification\/","title":{"rendered":"Bank of Kigali leads Rwanda in card security with PCI DSS recertification"},"content":{"rendered":"

With this milestone, BK remains the only bank in Rwanda listed as a Valued Service Provider on the Visa Global Registry, a recognition awarded only to institutions that meet the highest standards of compliance and security. <\/p>\n

Earning this status, along with the Visa PCI DSS compliance badge, reinforces BK\u2019s role as a trusted leader in delivering secure, innovative, and customer-focused financial solutions.<\/p>\n

But beyond the certification, what does this mean for customers? It means peace of mind. Every time a BK customer pays, shops online, or withdraws from an ATM, they can trust that their money and their personal data are protected by some of the toughest security standards in the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur customers deserve the highest level of safety when using their cards, and this achievement is proof of that commitment,\u201d said Dr. Diane Karusisi, CEO of Bank of Kigali. \u201cWhether you are transacting locally or globally, we want you to feel confident and secure with every transaction you make through BK.\u201d<\/p>\n

{{Why this matters for customers?}}<\/p>\n

-* From local markets to global online stores, BK cards are backed by world-class security.<\/p>\n

-* Sensitive card information stays safe within BK systems, reducing risks of fraud or misuse.<\/p>\n

-* BK\u2019s leadership in security reinforces its role as a trusted partner in Rwanda\u2019s digital economy.<\/p>\n

This achievement is part of BK\u2019s larger mission to make modern banking not only accessible and innovative, but also safe at every step. <\/p>\n

It also reflects the spirit of Nanjye ni BK, a pledge that every customer can feel personally connected to the bank, confident that BK is by their side, and assured that every transaction is protected.<\/p>\n

{{About Bank of Kigali Plc}}<\/p>\n

Founded in 1966, Bank of Kigali is Rwanda\u2019s largest commercial bank, serving over 1 million customers through an extensive branch network and digital channels. <\/p>\n

The bank is committed to fostering economic growth by providing innovative financial services to individuals, SMEs, and corporations, and continues to evolve as a trusted partner in Rwanda\u2019s journey toward a more prosperous future. <\/p>\n

Its excellence has been consistently recognized, with multiple wins as Best Bank in Rwanda from Euromoney Awards for Excellence (2021, 2024, 2025) and Global Finance Magazine, most recently in 2025 for the 5th time.<\/p>\n

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Bank of Kigali Plc has once again secured Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) v4.0.1 recertification, the global gold standard for keeping cardholder data safe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":62,"featured_media":2000093124,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[75],"byline":[170],"hashtag":[],"class_list":["post-55369","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-homenews","byline-igihe"],"bylines":[{"id":170,"name":"IGIHE","slug":"igihe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":8}],"contributors":[{"id":170,"name":"IGIHE","slug":"igihe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":8}],"featured_image":{"id":2000093124,"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/bk.webp","alt":"","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/webp","width":0,"height":0,"sizes":{"thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/bk.webp","width":1,"height":1},"medium":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/bk.webp","width":1,"height":1},"medium_large":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/bk.webp","width":1,"height":1},"large":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/bk.webp","width":1,"height":1},"full":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/bk.webp","width":0,"height":0}}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55369","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/62"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55369"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55369\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2000093124"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55369"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55369"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55369"},{"taxonomy":"byline","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/byline?post=55369"},{"taxonomy":"hashtag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hashtag?post=55369"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}