Emirates Bank in conjunction with MasterCard launches its exciting new promotion offering

Louis Scotto, Emirates Bank General Manager- Retail Banking said,

"Emirates Bank introduces yet another exhilarating promotion. Simply applying for (or using) either the MasterCard 'Options' Instalment card or any Emirates Bank MasterCard card will give cardmembers a once in a lifetime chance to be off to the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. The MasterCard 'Options' Instalment card is a unique card and the first of its kind in the region. At Emirates Bank, we are committed to rewarding our loyal customers through exciting new promotions."

Six weekly draws will be undertaken- starting Saturday 13th May- to determine the six lucky winners who will each win all inclusive packages for two, to Germany to attend the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

The tickets to the 2006 FIFA World Cup are courtesy of MasterCard International, an Official Sponsor of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany. The Emirates Bank MasterCard 2006 FIFA World Cup promotion will run between 29th April and 15th June, 2006. Customers who apply for the MasterCard 'Options' Instalment card, meGOLD or meSILVER MasterCard cards from Emirates Bank might be on their way to a Priceless experience.

The new Emirates Bank MasterCard 'Options' Instalment card, is a MasterCard credit card that's available exclusively from Emirates Bank, gives customers the power to make instant high-ticket transactions and meet large unplanned expenses. The MasterCard 'Options' Instalment card from Emirates Bank is the first and only card in the region that enables the Cardholder to automatically split their transactions into easy manageable instalments of either 12 or 24 months.

"MasterCard is delighted to have collaborated with Emirates Bank on this exciting, Emirates Bank MasterCard 2006 FIFA World Cup promotion. FIFA World Cup™ card programs have been rolled out across the globe and this promotion enables U.A.E cardholders the opportunity to get closer to the game they love, while carrying the MasterCard assurance of being accepted at over 1 million ATMs and more than 24 million acceptance locations worldwide.." added Denzil Lawson, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Middle East & Levant, MasterCard International.

The MasterCard 'Options' Instalment card provides a better way to make big-ticket purchases such as appliances, home improvements, travel, and other large purchases of a minimum of AED 1000 and up to a maximum of 4 times the cardholder's monthly salary. Additionally, a cheque can be issued against the card enabling cardholders to settle major expenses such as school fees and annual accommodation rental. The MasterCard 'Options' Instalment card is an ideal solution as such transactions will automatically be spread across 12 equal pre-determined monthly instalments at a highly competitive flat, interest rate. The MasterCard 'Options' Instalment card provides a credit limit that is independent of any other existing Emirates Bank credit cards.