DUBAI, 28th June, 2015 (WAM) -- Emirates Islamic, an Islamic financial institution in the UAE, today announced the launch of its ?Easy Card?, a credit card for everyone, combining an easy approval process with a range of features and benefits that reward customers on every spend.

The card is free for life and will offer customers a welcome bonus of AED 200 and an annual reward of AED 200. In addition, Easy Card customers can benefit from Emirates Islamic?s Choice Points and Mazaya Offers programmes, providing unmatched rewards and discounts at various outlets across the UAE.

Speaking at the launch, Faisal Aqil, Deputy CEO ? Consumer Wealth Management, Emirates Islamic, said, "Easy Card has been introduced in response to a genuine consumer need in the market. It will benefit individuals who typically have difficulties in accessing the convenience, security and benefits of a card.

"Easy Card is free for life and provides many benefits such as our popular Choice Points and Mazaya Offers rewards programmes," added Aqil.

Marcello Baricordi, General Manager - UAE and Global Accounts Lead, Visa MENA, said, "As the UAE moves towards a digital economy, Visa is keen to support the UAE?s efforts to embrace the full potential of electronic payments."Baricordi added, "Accessible payment platforms such as the Easy Card are crucial to enabling the UAE?s smart city vision. Besides the convenience and efficiency of electronic payments, as well as a host of benefits and privileges, the Easy Card also offers cardholders the peace of mind of safe and secure transactions guaranteed by Visa."

Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2015.