Diners Club signs strategic alliance with National Bank of Abu Dhabi

The tie up allows Diners Club cardholders to use their cards at more shops and retail outlets through point-of-sale terminals distributed by the bank.

Diners Club has recently signed similar agreements with the National Bank of Dubai and Mashreq Bank. The latest deal between NBAD and Diners Club is part of Diners Club's mission to offer its customers enhanced services through raising acceptance levels at points of sale terminals in the UAE.

Louis Scotto, Chairman of Diners Club UAE, said: "Diners Club has always maintained its excellent reputation by offering cardholders the highest standards of service and demonstrating commitment to constant improvement. The agreement with NBAD is great news for all our cardholders."

Satisfying the needs of both the local and international traveller, Diners Club prides itself on having a comprehensive network of quality business partners including major hotels, car hire companies, restaurants, travel agencies and selected retail outlets.

Diners Club is recognised and welcomed by millions of establishments worldwide, and has been operating in the UAE since 1976 as a member of The Emirates Bank Group.

Commenting on the agreement, Khalid Deemas, Head of Retail Banking, NBAD, said: "The National Bank of Abu Dhabi has one of the largest point-of-sale networks in the UAE, accepting transactions from all major cards. The adoption of Diners Club into the network allows cardholders the flexibility to purchase and use Diners Club facilities at NBAD merchants throughout the UAE. It will help further strengthen our relationship with retailers in keeping with our motto - keeping the customer at the heart of the business."

Deemas added: "We are pleased to have Diners Club on board and look forward to a mutually beneficial relationship."