{"id":15056,"date":"2018-11-19T17:03:28","date_gmt":"2018-11-19T13:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/?p=15056"},"modified":"2018-11-19T17:03:28","modified_gmt":"2018-11-19T13:03:28","slug":"rakbank-fc-barcelona-and-mastercard-join-hands-to-launch-a-new-affinity-credit-card-in-the-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/rakbank-fc-barcelona-and-mastercard-join-hands-to-launch-a-new-affinity-credit-card-in-the-uae\/","title":{"rendered":"RAKBANK, FC Barcelona And Mastercard Join Hands To Launch A New Affinity Credit Card In The UAE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>RAKBANK\u2019s partnership with the Spanish football club, FC Barcelona, has scored a goal for all the football club\u2019s fans in the UAE through the recent announcement of an exclusive Platinum Mastercard affinity Credit Card.<\/p>\n<p>In line with FC Barcelona football club, RAKBANK and Mastercard\u2019s shared dedication to innovation, this partnership will pave the way for people residing in the UAE to access a plethora of benefits and rewards. The unique RAKBar\u00e7aRewards offer Cardholders various options to redeem against Bar\u00e7a Merchandise, RAKrewards offers on flights, hotels, shopping and more. Bar\u00e7a fans will also get opportunities to travel to Camp Nou, Barcelona to watch their favorite players live in action and enjoy the Camp Nou experience.<\/p>\n<p>RAKBANK has also tied up with various caf\u00e9s and sports lounges in the UAE where Cardholders can watch FC Barcelona matches while taking advantage of \u2018Buy One Get One\u2019 offers and up to 50% discounts on dining. Additionally, the Card comes packed with complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off services, discounts on holiday packages, special offers on football coaching, and a wide range of Mastercard Platinum shopping and travel benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Frederic de Melker, RAKBANK\u2019s Managing Director of Personal Banking commented: \u201cThe recently launched RAKBANK FC Barcelona Platinum Mastercard Credit Card aims to provide dedicated Bar\u00e7a fans here in the UAE access to unique rewards, exclusive discounts, and experiences. This affinity Credit Card will be the top choice for the avid Bar\u00e7a fans and is easily accessible to eligible UAE residents who may apply for the Card via our Bank\u2019s website in just a few clicks\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe five-year strategic partnership that RAKBANK signed with FC Barcelona further fuels the Bank\u2019s diversification strategy. This will help us develop and tap into new areas within our Personal Banking segment by giving customers access to their favourite football club through the RAKBANK FC Barcelona Platinum Mastercard Credit Card.\u201d said Peter England, CEO RAKBANK.<\/p>\n<p>Oriol Tom\u00e0s, FC Barcelona\u2019s Board Member, said: \u201cFC Barcelona and RAKBANK share the same vision of the business and sports world. This is the kind of association that we seek to forge with our partners. Companies like RAKBANK, with which we share values and characteristics, to share goals and challenges that will help us to grow as brands.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Girish Nanda, General Manager, UAE and Oman, Mastercard, said: \u201cWe are proud to partner with RAKBANK for the launch of their new FC Barcelona Platinum Mastercard Credit Card. Many UAE consumers are passionate football fans, and by enabling them to demonstrate support for their team, we are enhancing their banking experience while also connecting them with their passion. The innovative technology associated with our cards offer the highest levels of security, convenience, and brings fans of the club the opportunity to start something priceless with a range of exclusive travel and lifestyle benefits.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RAKBANK\u2019s partnership with the Spanish football club, FC Barcelona, has scored a goal for all the football club\u2019s fans in the UAE through the recent announcement of an exclusive Platinum Mastercard affinity Credit Card. 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