Samba reinvents travel solutions with Samba Travel MasterCard

Building on its position as the most rewarding companion for frequent travelers, Samba recently expanded its line of travel cards with the launch of the new Shariah-compliant Samba Travel MasterCard Credit Card.
The new product gives travelers an opportunity to earn Samba Miles with every retail purchase. Designed to give Samba credit cardholders unlimited freedom to enjoy their rewards, the new Samba Travel MasterCard Credit Card gives frequent travelers freedom from traditional locked air miles, allowing them to use their travel miles with any airline or hotel — including travel agents and websites — anywhere in the world.
Mohammed A. Al-Shaikh, Samba’s head of consumer banking, said: “Samba believes in creating smart solutions. Never before had travelers enjoyed such freedom to choose where or how they wish to redeem their travel rewards. The launch of the new Samba Travel MasterCard Credit Card product provides even easier solutions to the traveler, be it on the travel journey itself or the stay at the destination. What makes it unique is that it is open to any hotel or any airline, anywhere in the world. It is all part of our efforts to continue being the most preferred credit card for the global traveler.”
Basel Eltell, general manager, Saudi Arabia and Levant, MasterCard, said: “We are delighted to offer Samba’s customers a rewarding and secure way of making payments at home and abroad. Travelers in the region are increasingly recognizing the benefits of going cashless, and we will continue to develop innovative products to meet and exceed their expectations. The Samba Travel MasterCard Credit Card unlocks a world of benefits; it is an addition to our portfolio of travel solutions that create hassle-free journeys and generate enhanced value for regular travelers.”
Specially designed for frequent travelers, the new Samba Travel MasterCard Credit Card also provides unlimited access to over 750 premier airport lounges around the world, hundreds of lifestyle, travel and dining offers at worldwide destinations.MasterCard’s “buy one get one free” deals and up to SR1,400 worth of savings on the online airline booking site Cleartrip.
Samba Financial Group is one of the largest and most internationally-awarded financial groups in the Middle East and the leading issuer of credit cards in Saudi Arabia.

Source: Arab News