FGB, one of the leading banks in the UAE and the Middle East region’s fastest growing telecommunications company – du, have announced a strategic partnership to provide best-in-class telecom and financial benefits to FGB and du customers.

The first step in this partnership is the launch of FGB-du co-branded credit card, which comes fully loaded with features and benefits, from Telco deals and offers to lifestyle benefits. The partnership leverages synergies between the two leading UAE companies, sharing customer-centric values and a strong spirit of innovation.

Now available in Titanium and Platinum MasterCard categories, cardholders can enjoy a range of benefits including a 10percentage discount on all their du bills –post-paid and du home services, by using their FGB-du credit card through du’s auto-payment online, plus 10percentage bonus credit* for recurring prepaid recharge.

In addition, cardholders purchasing data plans with the Smartphone Privilege Offer will enjoy a discount* of 10percentage on their monthly plan charges as well. Furthermore, cardholders earn triple reward points on du spend which can be redeemed against the full portfolio of du services under FGB’s Talk for Free programme, including their bills and prepaid recharge.

Girish Advani, Head of Personal Banking at FGB, commented: “At FGB, we constantly strive to put our customers first. We are working to combine the strength of both organisations to help UAE residents ‘Connect More to Life’. Customers who are new to the UAE will benefit significantly as well, as they will have a one-stop-shop for all their telecom and financial needs. We are confident that this strategic partnership will go a long way.”
 
“Our ambition is to continue providing our customers with the best-of-breed solutions for their day-to-day lives. Launching a co-branded credit card offers them a first-of-its-kind service with value added benefits from both companies’ products,” said Ahmed Mokhles, Executive Vice President - Consumer Business, du. “Our pioneering collaboration with a prominent UAE-based bank such as FGB will offer du customers optimal convenience through an additional hassle-free payment and recharging channel combined with remarkable savings. We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership with FGB that will continue to enrich our customers’ lives in innovative ways.”

Eyad Al Kourdi, Country Head – UAE, MasterCard said: “At MasterCard, we are constantly striving to make our innovative payment solutions rewarding for consumers. Not only do our credit cards offer safety, security and convenience, but through our partnership with FGB and du, cardholders can look forward to a host of value-added benefits whether shopping online, enjoying a day out with the family or even travelling abroad.”

Customers purchasing a device through du’s Easy Payment Plan with an FGB-du credit card will benefit from an additional 10percentage discount, with the convenience to pay back in 0percentage interest-free instalments for up to 12 months with FGB. 
 
The card will offer more benefits for the cardholders that includes Loyalty programme of choice – First Rewards, First Miles or First Cashback; Complimentary Airport Lounge Access; Complimentary Valet Parking Service, Buy 1 Get 1 Free movie tickets; Complimentary upgrade or 15percentage discount at Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi; and Enhanced Chip and Pin security along with the convenience of MasterCard Pay Pass ‘Tap and Go’ technology.

 *All discounts and bonus credit will be offered as cashback on FGB-du Credit Card statement subject to a maximum monthly cap of AED 1,000 per customer

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