National Bank of Dubai launches new platinum visa credit card

Published May 29th, 2007 - 02:42 GMT

National Bank of Dubai has introduced its Platinum Visa Credit Card to bring customers a range of exceptional benefits and personal services to suit their individual lifestyle. The new Platinum Credit Card, encourages customers to join an exclusive club where they are offered premium benefits and valued services. Furthermore, those now applying for this card will enjoy a special promotion of 5% cash back on all purchases until 10th August 2007.

 

NBD’s Platinum Visa Credit Card, which is targeted at high net worth individuals, is designed to meet the premier lifestyle of these customers. NBD Platinum Visa  Card holders have access to a local concierge service tailored to meet customers needs within the UAE, valet parking service at selected malls and exclusive discounts at premium restaurants in the UAE, complimentary room upgrades at leading hotels, attractive retail discounts, special rates on car rentals and personalized golf trips within the UAE and around the world. Card holders also benefit from an exclusive 2% cash back on all retail purchases after the promotion period, regardless of how much they spend, making it the most rewarding Cash back programme in the UAE.
   
"Our new Platinum Visa Credit Card is a great addition to our card line-up that gives customers the opportunity to select the credit card that best fits their needs," said Suvo Sarkar, Group Head Retail Banking, National Bank of Dubai. "Cardholders can now complement their lifestyle with premium benefits and valued services that cater to their specific needs.”

 

Moreover, Platinum Card holders can benefit from NBD’s extensive financial planning services with access to NBD Savings and Protection Plans, Complimentary Financial Planning Guidance and exclusive benefits on NBD Super Saver and NBD Lifeline plans.

 

Aashish Bhargava, Country Manager-UAE at Visa International Middle East pointed to the fact that NBD’s Platinum Visa Credit Card offers flexibility to high-income cardholders with distinct needs. “Visa continues to develop innovative and secure payment solutions which help our member banks to become leaders. By combining our tailored payment products with customized benefits, together with NBD’s ability to provide distinct added-value options, the new NBD Platinum Visa card enables cardholders to enjoy a variety of special benefits and will appeal to the growing number of high-income individuals in the UAE.”

 

In addition to the financial benefits, NBD’s Platinum Card holders will receive special benefits on other NBD services such as RAC, Travel Insurance, Ultra Shield, Travel Express, NBD Installment Plan, Dial-a-cheque, NBD Mobile, NBD Online and Cash Withdrawal.  Card holders will also receive protection against short-term accidental damage and theft when buying goods with their NBD Platinum Credit Card.