Empowering Women. Enabling Possibilities.
The W Initiative is Access Bank’s commitment to inspiring, connecting, and empowering women at every stage of life, from young professionals and mothers to entrepreneurs and industry leaders.
Women across Botswana play a crucial role in households, communities, and the economy. With 47% of households led by women, Access Bank recognizes their unique financial journeys and challenges.
The W Initiative is designed to:
- Inspire women to pursue their ambitions
- Connect them to resources and opportunities
Empower them with tailored financial solutions
What We Offer
A suite of financial and lifestyle solutions created by women, for women.
Lifestyle & Rewards
- Airport Lounge Access
- Free Signature Card
- Travel Discounts
Insurance
- Retrenchment Cover
- Funeral Cover
- Hospital Cashback
- Travel Insurance
- Wills & Trusts
- Legal Cover
- Wealth Management
- Hershield: Motor, Home, AllRisk, Legal & more
Lending Solutions
- W Health Loan (Maternal, Cancer, Emergency, Childcare)
- W Education Loan
- W Vacation Loan
- Salary Advance
- Asset Finance
- Mortgage
Transact, Save & Invest
- W Account
- W Signature Account
- High-Interest Savings
- Fixed Deposits
- Morobi Investment Account
The W Health Loan
Supporting women’s health with flexible financing.
Loan Variants:
- Maternal Health Service Support (MHSS) – Up to BWP 250,000
- Medical Emergency Support – Up to BWP 50,000
- Cancer Support – Up to BWP 200,000
- Childcare Support – Up to BWP 250,000
W Education Loan
Finance school fees from primary to tertiary or professional certifications.
Loan Amount: BWP 10,000 – BWP 100,000
W Vacation Loan
Helping women explore the world with tailored travel financing
Covers:
- Flights
- Hotels
- Travel Packages
- Travel Insurance
Loan Amount: Up to BWP 100,000
Bancassurance for Women
Insurance solutions integrated into the W Initiative, including:
- Credit Life
- Retrenchment Cover
- Travel Insurance
- Hershield Packages
Transactional Accounts
W Account
For everyday women seeking affordable banking.
Features:
- Free accidental death & funeral cover
- Visa debit card
- ATM, agent & mobile access
- Free online & mobile banking
- Salary access 24/7
- Monthly fee: P104.00
W Signature Account (Private Banking)
For high-net-worth women and senior professionals.
Features:
- 6 free international lounge visits + 1 guest
- Exclusive partner discounts
- Hospital cashback
- Insurance benefits
- Free digital banking
- Monthly fee: BWP 301.96
Savings & Investment Solutions
- Maungo Saver: Flexible savings with bonus rewards for disciplined saving.
- Fresh Savings: Entry-level savings with easy access.
- Lerako Savings: Structured savings discipline with 12-month locking
- Fixed Deposit: Secure, fixed-term savings.
Call to Action
Join the W Initiative Today
Empower your financial journey with products designed to elevate every aspect of your life.
Buttons:
- Speak to us on +267 3993300