(31 October 2012)
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), the Number One Bank in the UAE, has recently awarded a sports utility vehicle (SUV) and two all-expenses paid luxury travel packages to NBAD MasterCard cardholders who have won the first phase of NBAD MasterCard International Spend Campaign.
The winners for the first phase of campaign are NBAD MasterCard cardholder Mr. Abdelhamaid Hamel, who has won a Nissan Patrol SE 2012. Moreover, Mr. Judj Dall Armi and Mr. Faisal Mohammed Sulaim have each won two business class flights to Istanbul along with a three-night accommodation in a five-star hotel in the historical city. Three more winners will be selected by the Bank during the last quarter of the year.
During the NBAD MasterCard International Spend Campaign, the Bank entered the names of cardholders into a draw each time they made an overseas transactions with NBAD credit or debit cards. The campaign, which has witnessed overwhelming response from customers, continued till today (October 31, 2012).
“NBAD cards remain the leading cards in the market given the unique privileges and numerous programmes we offer our cardholders,” said Navneet Dave, the Head of NBAD Cards. “Using NBAD MasterCard cards during international trips offers cardholders the benefits of favourable exchange rates, which frees cardholders from carrying large amounts of cash and having to search for money exchange outlets. Our cards also allow cardholders to keep a record of their expenses, as well as receive NBAD Star points and benefit from a number of other promotions when using their cards.”
The portfolio of MasterCard payment cards at NBAD offers exceptional benefits to customers, thereby giving them an edge for availing unique benefits. NBAD credit cardholders automatically earn NBAD Stars on all purchases made using their cards. In addition, NBAD cardholders can earn bonus NBAD Stars at select partners, which include leading airlines, travel agents, hotels, restaurants, popular retailers and many more. The NBAD Stars programme provides customers an opportunity to earn more Star points not only from NBAD, but also from participating partners in the Stars programme.
“MasterCard is delighted to collaborate with NBAD to offer cardholders premium benefits on shopping at local and international locations while using their MasterCard cards,” said Eyad Al-Kourdi, Country Manager and Vice President, UAE, MasterCard Worldwide.
He further added, “MasterCard has been at the forefront of collaborating with customer banks and merchants in the UAE to design bespoke and innovative payment solutions that offer unmatched value to consumers. At MasterCard, we are committed to continuously offer exclusive rewards and privileges that come bundled with the security and convenience of making purchase with MasterCard cards around the world”.