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Emirates-Citibank Ultima Card: The elite Credit Card for the top-tier from Citibank and Emirates

  • United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, February 15 - 2006 at 15:54
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Dubai - Citibank, a member of Citigroup, and Emirates Airline today unveiled the UAE's premium black credit card to complement the discerning lifestyle of the elite segment: the Emirates-Citibank Ultima Credit Card.

Catering to the most affluent segment, the Emirates-Citibank Ultima Credit Card is the ultimate recognition of one's success and comes packed with ultimate rewards and services.

Worldwide acceptance, a generous credit limit, cosseted by dedicated 24/7 support whether at home or abroad and priority access to unique experiences in travel, fashion, entertainment, and retail around the globe are an integral part of the Emirates-Citibank Ultima Card experience.

Among the key benefits of the Emirates-Citibank Ultima Card are:

• 25,000 complimentary Skywards Miles on receipt of the Ultima Credit Card
• Three nights' free stay with family at Marriott's Village d'lle-de-France Resort, Disney Land, Paris
• Two Skywards Miles on every US Dollar spent on the card
• Virtually unlimited privileges through international concierge service
• Unmatched local offers for fine dining and shopping
• Access to more than 450 airport VIP lounges across the world
• Private jet arrangement and special terms for private jet hire
• CitiGold Wealth Management advantages
• Priority booking in the most exclusive restaurants all over the world
• Exclusive invitations to special events
• Exclusive international offers including Yacht Renting, Island Renting & International Horse Racing Tickets

With unbeatable international and local offers, the Emirates-Citibank Ultima Credit Card provides the ultimate rewards and experience to let cardholders remain at the cutting edge of the good life.

"At Citibank, we offer best-in-class banking service, evident in our range of superior products and services that are designed to maximise value for customers as well as provide them with the utmost convenience," said Sanjoy Sen, Citibank's Country Business Manager. "The Citibank Ultima Card represents the epic in service provided to our top-tier customers in the UAE with customisation features that are unmatched worldwide. This is the Citibank experience that our customers deserve and can only enjoy through Citibank Ultima."

Citibank customers who successfully apply and receive their Emirates-Citibank Ultima Card will automatically be enrolled in Skywards, giving them more benefits when travelling.
Brian LaBelle, Skywards' Vice-President (left) and Sanjoy Sen, Citibank's Country Business Manager launch the Emirates-Citibank Ultima Card 
Brian LaBelle, Skywards' Vice-President (left) and Sanjoy Sen, Citibank's Country Business Manager launch the Emirates-Citibank Ultima Card
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About Citigroup:

Citigroup (NYSE: C), the leading global financial services company has some 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 100 countries, providing consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, and wealth management. Major brand names under Citigroup's trademark red umbrella include Citibank, CitiFinancial, Primerica, Smith Barney and Banamex. Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com

About Skywards:

Now celebrating five successful years, the Skywards frequent flyer programme of Emirates and SriLankan Airlines is widely known as best-in-class for its dedication in delivering benefits to its members which go far beyond just the travel experience.

More than 1.8 million frequent travellers across the globe have joined Skywards since its launch in 2000. The two key drivers of the programme are commitment to innovation and superior customer service.

Members earn Skywards Miles on every flight with Emirates, SriLankan Airlines and its partner airlines. They can also earn Miles when staying at Skywards' partner hotels, and using the services of other partners for car hire, and leisure activities and when using co-branded credit cards in association with banks.

Rewards for a passenger's loyalty and business include free flights and upgrades to hundreds of destinations, plus free leisure activities and quality goods.

About the Citibank and Skywards Alliance:

Skywards and Citibank, a member of Citigroup, had launched the Emirates-Citibank Credit Card in 2000, giving members the opportunity to earn one Skywards Mile for every US dollar spent using the card. Recently, the two institutions renewed the Emirates-Citibank co-brand Card agreement for a period of five more years, a move that validates the long-term mutual value generated by the two companies' association.

For further information please contact:

Karim Seifeddine
Public Affairs Officer
Citigroup
Tel: (+9714) 203 2144

Frances Barton
Emirates' Corporate Communications
Tel: ++971 4 311 4392
Or visit: www.emirates.com

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