Last week it was Steward, this week it’s First Capital. The bank has just sent an announcement that their card services are down. This means in turn that Ecocash related transactions, mobile banking and ZIPIT transactions can also not be performed.

This means you cannot do the following things right now, for example:

Wallet to bank and bank to wallet using Ecocash
Buy ZESA tokens
Swipe to pay at tills and point of sales
Do any mobile money-related functions
Send money using ZIPIT

Service Disruption Notice
Important Notice: Temporary Disruption of Card Services
Please be advised that card services are currency down. This will impact Ecocash, Mobile Banking and Zipit transactions.
In-brand and internet services are not impacted.
We are working tirelessly to resolve these issues and will advise when restored.
Customer Service

Please be advised that card services are currently down.This will impact all Ecocash,Mobile Banking and Zipit transactions.In-Branch and internet services are not impacted.

We are working tirelessly to resolve these issues and will advise when restored. pic.twitter.com/jNiahu7nD4
— First Capital Bank in association with Barclays (@FirstCapitalZim) October 9, 2019