ADIB offers global perks with "Visa Signature" debit card

Abu Dhabi, 27 October 2014: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a top-tier Islamic financial services institution, has launched a new "Visa Signature" Debit Card, which offers a range of privileges aimed at its priority banking customers, including complimentary access to airport lounges across the world and discounts at major retailers.

This launch of Visa Signature debit makes ADIB a front runner in adopting innovative payment products for affluent debit customers in the UAE.

"Visa Signature" offers ADIB's Priority Banking customers a number of unique travel and lifestyle privileges. These include complimentary access at over 500 lounges at major international airports, discounts at retailers and merchants in the UAE and across the globe, and complimentary multi-trip travel insurance. Other benefits include up to 20% discount at over 70 restaurants in the UAE.

"We're focusing on giving our customers a comprehensive banking experience that matches their expectations and lifestyle," said Philip King, UAE Head of Retail at ADIB. "The Visa Signature card has been carefully tailored to fit our local and international usage patterns, and comes with very attractive benefits, added to a reliable and secure method of making electronic payments worldwide."

Marcello Baricordi, General Manager-UAE and Global Accounts Lead-MENA at Visa, said: "We are delighted to partner again with ADIB and to introduce the Visa Signature Debit Card. Our partnership with ADIB demonstrates Visa's continued commitment to help grow their cards portfolio through the introduction of rich propositions like Visa Signature debit. We plan to work even more closely with ADIB to develop more innovative, tailored products that promise a combination of exclusive rewards, benefits and features tailored to the needs and preferences of affluent customers domestically and internationally."

One of the highlights of this card is the complimentary concierge service available to all Signature cardholders. Wherever they are in the world, cardholders can call the 24/7 concierge and request something that money may not normally be able to buy, from travel arrangements to reservation assistance and booking at premium events , the concierge service will assist customers with all their requirements. In addition, cardholders can be in touch with trusted medical or legal professionals to have a second opinion on a medical diagnosis or on a legal dispute.

The launch of the new card is part of a drive by ADIB to offer unparalleled benefits to its Priority Banking customers.  ADIB priority customers benefit from customised service from a dedicated internationally certified relationship manager, a 24-hour Priority Call Centre as well as exclusive lifestyle privileges and benefits.

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