Emirates NBD launches new credit card for frequent travellers

Dubai: Emirates NBD announced on Monday the launch of the Emirates NBD Dnata World MasterCard Credit Card, in partnership with MasterCard and Dnata.

“Our research shows that with increased competition in the aviation industry, consumers now have a wider choice of airlines, and are becoming increasingly spontaneous in their purchases. The Emirates NBD Dnata World MasterCard Credit Card gives cardholders the freedom to go where they want, when they want, and breaks them from the limitations of choosing one loyalty programme over another,” said Suvo Sarkar, General Manager, Retail Banking, Emirates NBD

With the option of redeeming reward points on more than 130 airlines, stays at thousands of luxury hotels, packages on cruise liners etc., the new Emirates NBD Dnata World MasterCard Credit Card offers unparalleled flexibility. It is the only travel reward product in the UAE that guarantees cardholders a 15 per cent reward on all purchases at Dnata Travel, and the first of its kind credit card in the UAE that does not charge foreign currency transaction fee on overseas transactions. The card also leverages the strong Bon Appetit dining programme offering discounts at over 600 restaurants within the UAE.

“The new card is an extension of the Dnata Emirates NBD Platinum credit card, which was launched with great success in 2010, so we know our customers will appreciate the new 15 per cent rewards they can earn when they turn to Dnata for their travel plans.” said Iain Andrew, Divisional Senior Vice-President, dnata

The card also comes with exclusive privileges such as complimentary access to more than 50 airport lounges worldwide, airport transfers and concierge services, in addition to exclusive benefits the MasterCard World platform offers to cardholders. These include access to premium entertainment, boutique labels,and gourmet dining experiences across the world.

Cardholders will also be offered zero per cent instalment plans for all purchases at Dnata and more than 1,000 stores across the UAE.

“As a leading cards provider, Emirates NBD is proud to announce the latest edition of our Dnata MasterCard Credit Cards,” said R. Sivaram, Senior Vice-president and Cards Business Head, Emirates NBD. “The card reflects our commitment to launch products that are strong, research-backed and customer centric. The flexibility and value offered on the Emirates NBD Dnata World MasterCard Credit Card is unmatched in the UAE today.”

Cardholders receive up to 5,000 Dnata Points worth Dh5,000, against a joining fee of Dh2,500. The annual fee from the second year onwards will be Dh999.