Kenyans’ use of cards to pay for Valentine’s gifts rises 183pc

Survey shows rising online shopping of presents as opposed to visiting shops. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Mastercard says Kenyans’ use of cards to buy Valentine’s Day gifts has grown by 183 per cent in the past three years.

A survey dubbed Mastercard Love Index which analysed the behaviour of credit, debit and prepaid cardholders between February 11 and 14 in the past three years showed a growing trend of online Valentine’s Day gifts shopping as opposed to physical shopping.

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Note: The results are not exact but very close to the actual.