Back-to-school season is often bittersweet for parents as it provides a moment of hope and fresh beginnings for our children.

On the other, it is a season of financial strain; from uniforms, to books, to transport, and especially school fees pile up fast, stretching household budgets to breaking point.

This year, however, Absa Bank Kenya is stepping in with a timely relief: a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) option which has been tailored for parents to lessen their back-to-school pains.

With this flexible solution, parents can use their Absa credit cards to pay school-related expenses upfront, then spread the cost into manageable monthly instalments of up to 12 months.

It is a practical way of easing the pressure without pausing or compromising a child’s education to give parents breathing room during this very demanding season.

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Beyond BNPL, Absa Bank Kenya is also making school payments simpler and safer:

• Pay fees via the Absa Kenya app or through Absa credit cards to M-Pesa tills and paybills at zero transaction fees by dialling *224# or using digital channels.

• Enjoy cashless, seamless payments without the risks of carrying money to school offices.

With this solution, the financial institution is also looking beyond the season’s pressures to long-term impact.

Through its financial literacy programs, Absa is equipping parents with money management skills including budgeting, savings, and informed borrowing, that empower families to plan confidently for their children’s future.

In essence, Absa’s back-to-school support is its promise to partner with parents through one of the most important investments they will ever make – the education of their children.