Press Release
With the central message “The card that lives in your phone,” the new Virtual Card from Bank of Cyprus brings the online shopping experience to the heart of everyday life. It combines flexibility, security, and instant access to the digital world, offering customers a smart way to make online payments, subscriptions, and purchases with full control.
Fully Digital The Virtual Card is made for the online world:
• It is not issued in physical (plastic) form.
• Its details are instantly available via the BoC app.
• Customers add it to their digital wallet (e.g., Apple Wallet, Google Wallet) and start shopping online immediately—no waiting required.
Your card for online transactions The Virtual Card is ideal for all types of online transactions:
• Purchases from e-shops: From clothes and gadgets to home goods.
• Subscription payments: Netflix, Spotify, gaming, and other services.
• Linked to its own account: Customers transfer money only when they want to make an online purchase.
Total control and zero cost
• Managed through the app: Users can view their balance and transactions in real time.
• No annual fee: An economical and practical choice for everyone.
• Reward points: Earn points with every transaction through the Antamivi Rewards program at all participating merchants.
Instant issuance – No need to visit a branch The Virtual Card is available exclusively through the BoC app easily and quickly.
Katerina Oikonomidou, Head of Card Services at Bank of Cyprus, states: “The new Virtual Card offers our customers flexibility, security, and instant access to digital transactions, reaffirming our commitment to innovative solutions that meet modern needs.”
