ABN AMRO launches the Smart Traveller Gold Credit Card

The Smart Traveller Gold Credit Card, which is an extension of the existing Smart Traveller proposition, is an innovative first of its kind product, offering 10% cash back on all airline tickets booked through their appointed Personal Travel Assistants.

Burhan Khan, Head of Consumer Banking at ABN AMRO said: "ABN AMRO's mission is to redefine financial services in the region by delivering world class products and services built on a deep understanding of local needs. Understanding customers' needs and delivering creative solutions is what differentiates us in this competitive marketplace".

The unique 10% cash back program applies to all air tickets booked through ABN AMRO's designated travel service provider and is applicable through the year for travel to any destination, on any class of travel. It delivers massive savings on travel costs on most international airlines, with the exception of certain budget airlines and internet based carriers.

"The travel business is on the upswing, judging from a recent survey which indicated approximately 2.8 million trips originating out of the UAE. A significant percentage of this is in the Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR) segment", said Mr. Karim Beg, Head of Marketing, ABN AMRO Consumer Banking. "Outbound travel is now a year round phenomenon, with a large percentage of residents travelling on leisure more than just once a year. The Smart Traveller Gold Credit Card aims to meet the needs of this segment".

Mr Beg added: "Keeping this in mind our aim was to offer a product that goes beyond the traditional rewards programs and frequent flier miles schemes, which demand consistent usage and huge card spends in the hope of deriving the promised benefit. With the new ABN AMRO Smart Traveller Gold Credit Card, customers experience superior value from day one. The 10% cash back program delivers huge savings up front and this will enable cardholders to stretch their Dirham even further."

ABN AMRO Smart Traveller Gold is available in a unique new design reflecting the excitement and joy of travel, and is available from all of ABN AMRO's UAE branches and Customer Service Centres.