DOHA: The co-branded LuLu-Doha Bank shopping credit card was adjudged “Best Credit Card” status in the Middle East Region for the year 2013 by the prestigious Banker Middle East Magazine.
The management of LuLu Hypermarket recently held an event at the new LuLu-Al Khor mall in Al Khor to celebrate the occasion.
The celebration was graced by the management and staff from both teams who joined together to cut a commemorative cake. The certificate was also shared with LuLu Management Team.
The co-branded LuLu- Doha Bank shopping credit card, which was launched in June 2011 offers an unmatched 5 percent savings on purchases at all LuLu stores in Qatar. To add to the customer experience of obtaining the only credit card to offer this amazing year-round benefit, the card is currently offered free for life.
Mohamed Althaf, Regional Director of the LuLu Hypermarket in Qatar, said: “We were delighted to hear this excellent news about the LuLu-Doha Bank shopping credit card being accorded the best credit card status. The savings of 5 percent adds even greater value and enhances the shopping experience of the LuLu customer.”
Doha Bank Head of Retail Banking Suresh Bajpai said: “The card’s most recent recognition at The Banker Product Awards 2013 amplifies the reputation of Doha Bank’s strong cards portfolio, which is one of the most diverse and comprehensive in the market, covering a wide range of customer needs. We appreciate the excellent partnership maintained with LuLu and thank them for their continuous support.”
Doha Bank aims to provide the new applicants with easy access to the cards, with sales kiosks manned by dedicated sales personnel placed within LuLu Hypermarkets to facilitate instant card application.
Card holders save 5 percent on every point of sale (POS) purchase at a LuLu outlet and are also able to save 1 percent on all POS and ATM transactions in Qatar and abroad.
Accumulated points can further be redeemed at LuLu for groceries, electronics, cosmetics and clothing etc. The card also provides customers with a range of lifestyle solutions, including upfront discounts ranging from 10-25 percent at over 150 hotels, fine dining restaurants and cafes in Qatar.
Customers also benefit from a range of 0 percent payment plans for transactions above QR 1,000 at LuLu Hypermarket where the card holder can choose repayment of specific purchases in instalments over 6 months at 0 percent interest.
Primary card holders also enjoy complimentary airport lounge access across the region including Cairo, Dubai, Dammam, Jeddah, Riyadh and Kuwait where they can enter with two children under the age of 12, with the compliments of Mastercard.
The Peninsula
