During the Cards Middle East Forum 2013:
Card provides unprecedented cashback and extensive privileges
Dubai, UAE - 22 May, 2013 - Standard Chartered Bank's MasterCard Titanium Credit Card won the "Best New Credit Card in the Middle East" award during the Cards Middle East Forum 2013. The Standard Chartered Titanium Credit Card has been recognized for offering first-in-the-market cashback incentives and privileges on the everyday spend of cardholders in the UAE.
The Standard Chartered Titanium MasterCard Credit Card which features Chip and PIN technology provides cardholders with up to 10% cash back on purchases from all supermarkets in the UAE, all utility bill payments and even school fees payments. Cardholders also get up to 50% discount on all movie ticket purchases at VOX Cinemas and various dining outlets in the UAE.
Khalid El Gibaly, Regional Head of Consumer Banking, UAE and Middle East, Standard Chartered, said:
"The Titanium MasterCard Credit Card has been very well received in the UAE market. It comes as part of a series of value-added products that Standard Chartered is introducing to the UAE market this year. The 'Best New Credit Card in the Middle East' award is testament to the success of our customer-focused approach which aims to reward and add unique value to the specific financial needs of our customers."
In addition to the cashback offers, Standard Chartered's Privileges Program offers cardholders more than 600 offers at dining, retail and entertainment outlets. To facilitate access to the exclusive offers available in the program, Standard Chartered developed an iPhone application that facilitates instant access to all the features and offers the card has to offer.
The Cards Middle East Forum 2013 was organized as part of the Cards and Payments Middle East 2013, the region's largest smart card, payment and ID event that showcased the next wave of innovation, products and technology from 200 world leading exhibitors.
Earlier this month, Standard Chartered launched the Standard Chartered Visa Infinite credit card, the UAE's most exclusive credit card, offering a wide array of luxury lifestyle privileges and unparalleled convenience to cardholders.
Standard Chartered has been operating in the UAE since 1958 and operates the largest distribution network among international banks with 11 branches, five Electronic Banking Units and more than 130 ATMs and CDMs.
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Standard Chartered - leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East
Standard Chartered is a leading international banking group. It has operated for over 150 years in some of the world's most dynamic markets and earns around 90 per cent of its income and profits in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
This geographic focus and commitment to developing deep relationships with clients and customers has driven the Bank's growth in recent years. Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong Kong stock exchanges as well as the Bombay and National Stock Exchanges in India.
With 1,700 offices in 68 markets, the Group offers exciting and challenging international career opportunities to over 89,000 staff. It is committed to building a sustainable business over the long term and upholding high standards of corporate governance, social responsibility, environmental protection and employee diversity. Standard Chartered's heritage and values are expressed in its brand promise, 'Here for good'.
For further information please visit www.standardchartered.com. Follow Standard Chartered at www.facebook.com/standardchartereduae and on Twitter @StanChartUAE.
For further information please contact:
Paul Ewing-Chow
Senior Regional Manager, Corporate Communications
Corporate Affairs Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan
Standard Chartered Bank
Phone: +971 4 508 2564
Mobile: +971 55 723 1919
Email: Paul.Ewing-Chow@sc.com
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