American Express signs up Carrefour in UAE

The agreement joins one of the oldest and best established charge and credit cards companies with the largest retailer in the country. The deal between American Express and Carrefour in UAE includes two Carrefour Stores in Dubai: City Centre and Shindagha, two in Abu Dhabi: at Marina Mall and Airport Road and one in each of Sharjah, Ajman , Al Ain and Manar Mall in Ras Al Khaimah.

"The deal with Carrefour is a major expansion of American Express in the retail sector. Our Cards are accepted and welcome at all types of outlets, ranging from supermarkets to five star hotels", said Rasool Hujair, Regional Director of Gulf Countries and country head of American Express UAE. "The retail sector is one of the fastest growing for American Express at the moment.", he added. Hujair pointed that American Express is preparing a variety of special offers and exclusive deals for its Cardmembers shopping at Carrefour.

"We are delighted to welcome American Express Cards to our Stores", said Mr. Jacques Dome Chief Financial Officer - MAF Hypermarkets Carrefour. "The association with American Express is a valuable addition to our offer to the shoppers in UAE, allow the American Express Cardmembers to enjoy the unbeatable choice of items offered by Carrefour hypermarkets across the UAE."

American Express Cards are welcomed as a means of payment worldwide and also globally renowned for offering a rich mix of benefits, experiences and unparalleled customer service to Cardmembers. The company offers a range of charge and credit cards catering to the needs of a broad range of customers. With the launch of the Blue Dirham Credit Card two years ago, American Express made a strong entry to the mass market, which was not traditionally associated with the brand.

Carrefour is UAE's most dynamic and fast-moving hypermarket chain. A joint venture company by Majid al Futtaim and Carrefour France, the chain combines local power with global expertise that allows it to offer shoppers in the UAE quality, variety and value-for-money in line with the standards of Carrefour Stores all over the world. Thanks to its massive buying power, Carrefour guarantees keeping prices low while offering around 50,000 items on stock.