Visa, one of the world’s leading payment solutions providers, has partnered with the National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) to make it easier for UAE shoppers to shop online at US merchants and have their purchases delivered right to their doorstep.

NBAD is the first bank in the region to offer this new service to their Visa cardholders that will provide a convenient doorstep delivery service as well as exciting discounts when these cardholders use their NBAD Visa cards to shop at the most popular online US retailers such as Gap, Amazon, and Best Buy

NBAD Visa cardholders simply need to register online for free at is http://nbad.shipnow2.me before they shop at their favourite US websites and for those stores that do not accept international cards shipnow2.me offers a concierge service where items can be purchased on your behalf. They will enjoy a twenty percent discount off their first order online, free insurance for goods worth up to US$200 and hassle free customs clearance and handling.

With residents spending more time than ever on the web, GCC e-commerce sales are estimated to grow to almost $15 billion by 2015 . The partnership offers innovative measures to make online shopping from the United States more convenient and secure, giving cardholders peace of mind every time they use their Visa credit card online.

Marcello Baricordi, General manager of Visa UAE, said: “Online shopping is now part of the everyday retail experience for many shoppers but delivery, security of transactions, and ensuring they get what they pay for are still issues that online shoppers still worry about. By providing convenient services such as this new shipping facility, consumers have a better online experience. In addition, Visa NBAD cardholders also have the added security of our Verified by Visa programme that allows them to shop at any online merchant’s website with confidence.”

Navneet Dave, the Head of Cards at NBAD, said: “At NBAD we fully understand our customers’ needs and expectations from their bank which is why we continually strive to work with international partners to enhance our standard of services. We recognise the steady growth of e-commerce within the region and we are delighted to be offering our Visa credit cardholders exclusive online delivery and rewarding discounts on truly beneficial services.”

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