Doha, 03 April 2011 - QNB announced today that all QNB customers holding Platinum credit cards issued by the Bank, including both MasterCard and Visa cards, will receive free access to the first class and Business airport lounges at terminals in over 23 countries across the world.
Access is granted by simply presenting their cards at the lounge welcome desk.
This free access is available to all QNB Platinum credit card holders, including QNB First Card, QNB Qatar Airways Co Brand Card, and QNB Qtel Nojoom card.
QNB Platinum credit card holders will enjoy complimentary access to airport terminals, and guests accompanying the Platinum cardholders can gain access by paying the respective lounge rates.
The top destination cities with airport lounges for QNB Platinum Cardholders include London, Manchester, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Paris, Vienna, Dubai, and Bangkok, among many others.
Access couldn't be simpler as all QNB Platinum card holders are automatically enrolled in the program. No other card will be required to enter the lounges. Customers can simply present their QNB Platinum Cards and boarding passes at the airport lounge welcome desk.
The initiative shows QNB commitment towards customer satisfaction and understanding premium customer's needs of convenience whenever they travel overseas.
QNB Platinum Credit Cards also come with benefits such as Free Purchase Protection & Personal Accident and Travel Inconvenience Insurance, in addition to exclusive privileges and free annual fee for life.
For a full list of participating lounges and terminals please visit www.qnb.com.qa or call (+974) 44407777 for more information.
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About QNBQatar National Bank (QNB), established in 1964 as the country's first Qatari-owned commercial bank, has an ownership structure split between the Qatar Investment Authority (50%) and the private sector (50%).
QNB has steadily grown to be among the largest banks in the region and is by far the leading financial institution in the country, with a market share approaching 40% of banking sector assets.
QNB has the largest distribution network in Qatar, comprising 43 branches and offices in addition to 16 Islamic branches and offices operated by QNB Al Islami, and more than 175 ATMs.
QNB was the first conventional bank in Qatar to offer Shari'a-compliant banking products and services through QNB Al Islami, established in 2005.
QNB's international presence is rapidly expanding to include new locations around the world to supplement the long established branches in London and Paris. Currently QNB has presence in 24 countries including branches in Yemen, Oman Kuwait & Singapore as well as Representative Offices in Iran & Libya and an Islamic branch in Sudan.
QNB has also extended its regional reach by acquiring shares in various financial institutions in the MENA region as well as a 49% stake in QNB-Syria, a private stock company established jointly with other Syrian private and public sector institutions which started operations mid November 2009.
QNB Capital was established in 2008, providing an array of investment banking services to corporate, government and institutional clients within Qatar and globally. These include one of the best corporate finance teams in the GCC region offering extensive transaction experience, in depth advisory services - including mergers and acquisitions, equity, debt and project advisory - as well as first-class research capabilities.
QNB is among the highest rated regional banks from leading credit rating agencies including Standard & Poor's, Moody's, Fitch, and Capital Intelligence. The Bank has also been the recipient of many awards from leading international specialized financial publications.
QNB has an active community support program and sponsors various social, educational, and sporting events.
For further information, please contact QNB's Public Relations Department at:Tel: (+974) 44252477
Fax: (+974) 44252589
email: PR@qnb.com.qa or visit QNB's website www.qnb.com.qa
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