Discovery Bank Adds Crypto with Luno, AI TRUST Alerts, and New Rewards
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Big day for Discovery Bank as South Africa’s fastest-growing bank rolls out a packed suite of updates across crypto, AI security, insurance, and rewards.
The headline move: integrated crypto trading directly in the app, thanks to a first-of-its-kind partnership with Luno, giving clients access to more than 50 crypto assets and real-time transfers with no fees.
On the security side, the new AI-powered TRUST Alert system will monitor every transaction in real time, flagging unusual behaviour and adding an extra layer of fraud protection.
Discovery Bank also pushed further into insurance with instant quotes and activation of Discovery Insure motor insurance, now fully embedded in the app.
And for lifestyle perks, the bank is adding MultiChoice/DStv, admyt, and an expanded Miles+ Network, offering up to 50% back in Discovery Miles on select entertainment and shopping rewards.
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