Doha: Doha Bank in partnership with Lulu hypermarkets Group, the leading hypermarket & department store chain in the GCC, launched yesterday today the Lulu-Doha Bank MasterCard credit card. This rewarding, value packed credit card is a first for Qatar, and marks the latest innovative payment solution from Doha Bank.
The unveiling of the credit card was held at a gala event hosted by Lulu at the Marriot Hotel. The card features and benefits were jointly revealed to VIP's, guests, members of the press and staff from both entities by R Seetharaman, Doha Bank Group CEO, Yusuffali MA, Managing Director of Lulu Hypermarket Group, and Raghu Malhotra, General Manager, Middle East, MasterCard Worldwide. Several VIP's at the audience were also ceremoniously handed over their Lulu-Doha Bank Master Card so that they could indulge in a rewarding shopping experience straightaway.
The card is a unique payment solution that provides customers with a simpler, safer and easier way to enjoy shopping. With this card, customers are in good hands every time they shop either in Qatar or away on holiday. All cards applied for in the first year are Free-For-Life.
Understanding customer's appreciation for a good bargain the Lulu Doha Bank MasterCard card rewards shoppers generously with a 5 percent savings on all purchases made at Lulu stores and 1 percent savings elsewhere. These savings are earned by way of shopping Points. Customers earn 1 Point for every QR 1 spent on all transactions performed at Lulu outlets in Qatar and 1 Point for every QR5 spent for all other transactions, purchases , as well as, cash withdrawals, in Qatar and around the world. All points earned can be redeemed at all Lulu stores in Qater to enjoy free shopping for groceries, electronics, home appliances, cosmetics, clothing or any other item desired from Lulu. This is undoubtedly the most rewarding shopping credit card in town, as all purchases at Lulu enable customers to enjoy a 5 percent savings on their weekly shopping bill. Shopping at Lulu now becomes a weekly celebration.
As an introductory offer, all customers will enjoy a 10 percent money back offer by way of shopping points each time they shop at Lulu stores in Qatar until 31 August 2011. An additional reason for customers to celebrate.
In addition to online access to the card account, worldwide acceptance, and a variety of insurance coverage, your Doha Bank Lulu MasterCard makes it much easier to travel in style. The card gives cardholders complimentary access to airport lounges in Dubai, (UAE) Cairo (Egypt), Kuwait and Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia.
To apply for a Lulu-Doha Bank MasterCard credit card, simply type Lulu through SMS on your mobile phone and send it to 92610 or visit any Doha Bank branch or Lulu Hypermarket to apply. More information is available at www.dohabank.com.qa or via calling Hello Doha on 4445 6000 or visiting any Lulu Hypermarket.
© The Peninsula 2011
