MasterCard Worldwide, a leader in advancing global commerce, is delighted its launch of the MasterCard Ramadan and Eid Campaign in Egypt has been well received by cardholders and merchants.
The Campaign runs from September 25th until November 7th 2006, and gives MasterCard cardholders the continued chance to benefit from a 10% discount when making purchases with their MasterCard cards on selected items and more fully enjoy the holiday season with their families.
MasterCard cardholders receive a 10% discount off their total bill in participating restaurants, namely Al Azhar Park, Abu Auf Tent, The Place, Blue Nile, Le Pacha 1901, Abou El Sid, Abu Shakra, Nile Crystal Boats, Plato Egypt Restaurant & Café and Passionelle. A 10% discount is also applicable to all merchandise purchased at Timberland, Adidas and Levi’s as well as on CDs, books and DVDs purchased from Virgin Megastore.
Supporting this campaign are MasterCard customer banks namely the Commercial International Bank, National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, Arab African International Bank, Banque Du Caire, Citibank, HSBC and Piraeus Bank.
Abeer Daou, Head of Operations, Virgin Megastore said “Virgin Megastore is thrilled with the Ramadan and Eid Campaign, one of the biggest campaigns in Egypt. Virgin has a wide range of the latest books, CDs and DVDs that cater to all members of the family and MasterCard cardholders can benefit from the 10% discount when shopping and buying gifts during the Campaign period. We have worked closely with MasterCard in the past three years and we look forward to further enhance this successful relationship in the future.”
Magdi Hanna, Vice President and Country Manager, Egypt, MasterCard Worldwide said: “MasterCard is delighted with the successful start of the MasterCard Ramadan and Eid Campaign in Egypt, during which MasterCard cardholders can enjoy instant discounts every time they use their MasterCard card at participating merchant locations. We hope all MasterCard cardholders will take advantage of this great promotion before November 7, 2006. MasterCard is the best way to pay for everything that matters.”
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MasterCard Worldwide advances global commerce by providing a critical economic link among financial institutions, businesses, cardholders and merchants worldwide. As a franchisor, processor and advisor, MasterCard develops and markets payment solutions, processes approximately 14 billion transactions each year, and provides industry-leading analysis and consulting services to financial institution customers and merchants. Through its family of brands, including MasterCard®, Maestro® and Cirrus®, MasterCard Worldwide serves consumers and businesses in more than 210 countries and territories. For more information, go to www.mastercardworldwide.com.
