Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has partnered with global payments technology company, Visa, to launch the Emirates Islamic Skywards Visa Signature credit card.

Emirates Islamic Skywards Visa Signature cardholders can get the highest Skywards Miles earn rates with up to 1.5 Skywards Miles for every USD spent on the card. These Skywards Miles can be redeemed for complimentary flights, upgrades, excess baggage payments on Emirates flights and Dubai Duty Free vouchers.

Wasim Saifi, deputy CEO - Consumer Banking and Wealth Management at Emirates Islamic, said: “We are delighted to launch this new premium credit card in line with the evolving preferences of our affluent customer segment. Travel has become an integral part of life in the UAE, and Emirates Islamic’s Visa Signature card specifically caters to premium frequent travellers, who can benefit from the Emirates Airline Skywards programme.”

Apart from the high rewards, cardholders benefit from multilingual Concierge Services with a 24-hour personal assistant who can arrange dinner reservations, chauffeurs, taxis, tickets, gifts or anything required to enhance their lifestyle. Cardholders can also avail unlimited complimentary access to over 750 airport lounges worldwide.

“At Emirates Islamic, we develop products that are in line with customer expectations and delivering high value. We are confident that the card will be favourably received by the target market following its launch,” Saifi added.

Selim Ibrahim Ergoz, general manager, UAE, Qatar & Pakistan, Visa, added: “The Visa Signature card is a premium product that offers holders an incredibly diverse range of privileges suited to their needs, from exclusive travel, sports and entertainment packages through to concierge services allied to the benefits of the Skywards programme. Emirates Islamic has developed a compelling proposition that is likely to be top of wallet for its customers.”

“Visa Signature card members will enjoy complete peace of mind while travelling, with access to major airport lounges worldwide and extensive travel insurance coverage. They will also benefit from a wide range of other Visa premium privileges including exclusive fine dining offers,” added Ergoz.

The Emirates Islamic Skywards Visa Signature credit card also provides complimentary multi-trip travel insurance up to $500,000, automatic purchase protection for all purchases made with the card, and the added benefit of almost doubling the manufacturer's or retailer's warranty. The card also offers free valet parking, discounts at golf clubs and up to four supplementary cards at no charge.

Through the Visa Luxury Hotel Collection, cardholders can also enjoy discounts at over 900 luxury hotels worldwide, in addition to a host of special discounts on car rentals, exclusive restaurants, jewellery stores, theme parks, educational centres, holiday packages and a wide range of leading outlets around the world. – TradeArabia News Service