Al Salam Bank-Bahrain, one of the pioneering Sharia compliant banks in the kingdom, has launched its new Visa Infinite Credit Card, designed to meet the requirements of a select group of upscale clients.

The new Shari’a-compliant card provides unparalleled services and benefits for an easy access to a diverse selection of privileges specially created for the affluent traveller, said a statement from Al Salam Bank-Bahrain.

It offers privileges such as premium airport lounge access at over 500 worldwide destinations, free Gulf Air FalconFlyer loyalty miles, complimentary multi-trip travel insurance coverage of up to $1 million, complimentary Hilton Honors membership, exclusive Harrods Black Card, exclusive offers on a selection of stores and luxurious hotels collection, 24 hours concierge services, purchase protection, extended warranty and much more, it said.

“The new credit card is in-line with our commitment to consistently deliver premium services to our valued high net-worth clients in Bahrain with the finest banking services,” said Anwar Murad, deputy group CEO of banking, Al Salam Bank-Bahrain at the signing ceremony held in the Bahrain World Trade Centre.  

Ahmed Gaber, general manager for Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain, Visa; Shashank Singh, Bahrain and Oman country manager, Visa; Ali Habib Qassim, acting head of private banking, Al Salam Bank were also present.

“Our new Visa Infinite is a world-class card and offers unmatched features and benefits,” stated Murad.

“We will continue in leveraging the strengths of our strategic partnerships with Visa to deliver innovative and dynamic Shari’a-compliant products and services to meet the needs of our clients,” he added.

Gaber expressed delight at the partnership with Al Salam Bank-Bahrain for the new credit card.

"Visa Infinite is for our affluent segment in the Middle East and is an innovative product with great rewards and travel benefits. Owning a Visa Infinite card denotes a class above for the cardholder who can now experience incredible packages, higher rewards, special offers and automatic upgrades at some of the finest hotels and resorts,” he added.

Qassim said: "We strive to keep its efforts to further enhance our Shari’a-compliant priority banking products’ suite to cater the evolving lifestyle needs of our increasingly diverse clients.”

"With the new credit card which is considered to be one of Visa’s premium cards, we will serve our high net worth clients with differentiated and priority services,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service