Standard Chartered customers to enjoy more convenience and benefits
Posted: 16 November 2003
Qatar’s trusted international Bank and Skywards launch
new credit card
Standard Chartered, Qatar’s first bank, has teamed up with
MasterCard and Emirates to launch a prestigious co-branded Standard
Chartered Skywards Credit Card, which combines enhanced travel rewards
and great MasterCard features.
Bringing a new level of convenience and value, the partnership
will give Qatar-based customers an enviable ability to earn while
they spend.
Arif Mansoor, Chief Executive, Standard Chartered Bank Qatar noted
that, as the Bank is a leading player in the credit cards business
throughout the region, “launching this great credit card enables
us to provide unique advantages to our customers.” Mansoor
continued, “We are delighted to lead the way in Qatar through
this strategic partnership with MasterCard and Emirates.”
The Standard Chartered Skywards Credit Card gives the cardholder
one Skywards Mile for every four Qatari riyals spent on the card.
Cardholders earn Skywards Miles every time they use their card,
and whenever they fly Emirates or their partner airlines. The card
also includes membership to Skywards Blue – the first tier
of Emirates’ Frequent Flyer Programme.
Skywards Miles can be exchanged for free flights on Emirates or
their partner airlines, upgrades, leisure activities and luxury
goods.
Speaking at the grand launch of the new card, B Chandrasekhar,
Regional Head of Credit Cards for Standard Chartered Bank in the
Middle East and South Asia, said: “In addition to providing
customers with an easy and convenient way to earn free flights and
upgrades, the Standard Chartered Skywards Credit Card has a great
range of many other special privileges which we look forward to
sharing with our customers.”
Brian LaBelle, Skywards’ Vice President, said: “We
are very pleased to join with Standard Chartered Bank to launch
this co-branded credit card for our valued customers in Qatar.
“Our customers can use this card anywhere that accepts MasterCard,
whether it’s shopping, eating out, or even buying petrol,
and they’ll see their Skywards Miles mount up, which they
can exchange for free flights and upgrades! Not only that, Skywards
membership gives valuable travel benefits, including waitlist priority,
which will enhance their whole travel experience.”
Standard Chartered Bank has added to the excitement with a fabulous
introductory offer. Successful applicants for the Gold Card will
receive 25,000 free Skywards Miles, exchangeable for a free return
ticket to Delhi, Mumbai, Karachi, Beirut and many other destinations.
Successful applicants for the Standard Card will receive 10,000
free Skywards Miles, which is equivalent to a free return ticket
to Bahrain, Oman or the UAE. This limited period offer also includes
free excess baggage and other advantages.
“This launch is a clear message of our dedication to giving
our customers the very best service and products available,”
said Ashok Luharuwalla, Head of Consumer Banking for Standard Chartered
Bank Qatar, “Adding MasterCard increases the choices our customers
have when considering their own personal financial management needs,
and we are delighted to set another new standard of excellence in
this market.”
The Standard Chartered Skywards Credit Card is a MasterCard offering
value-packed features such as worldwide recognition and acceptance,
interest-free credit up to 50 days, 24-hour Phone Banking Service,
free supplementary, Credit Shield, Free Travel Insurance and 30%
discount on Hertz Car rentals.
Posted by Richard Price,
Editor Pipeline Magazine
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