American Express Saudi Arabia and Marriott Bonvoy, the award-winning travel program from Marriott International, have launched the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Credit Card, the first credit card to offer lodging rewards in Saudi Arabia.
The Marriott Bonvoy American Express Credit Card is a US dollar card that provides a 0 percent foreign exchange fee when spending in Saudi Riyals (SAR).
The company said that the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Credit Card is tailored to meet the needs of Cardmembers in Saudi Arabia and bolster their loyalty status with Marriott Bonvoy, opening a world of experiences.
According to the statement, “The new Card issued by American Express Saudi Arabia allows Cardmembers the chance to earn Marriott Bonvoy points on their daily spend while giving them access to exclusive benefits, offers and experiences across Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands and over 8,100 hotels as well as resorts in addition to more than 65,000 premium home rentals on Homes & Villas by Marriott International.”
Fahad Bin Mubarak Al Guthami CEO American Express Saudi Arabia
“The launch of the new Marriott Bonvoy American Express Credit Card aligns with our strategy to provide customers with greater payment choice while meeting their specific needs against a backdrop of continued growth in travel. As the first Card in the Kingdom which provides hospitality rewards, it allows Cardmembers to earn points when making everyday purchases that can be redeemed towards hotel stays at Marriott properties across the world and other experiences. We are always exploring ways in which we can enrich our Cardmembers’ experience and we’re pleased to partner with Marriott Bonvoy to continue to deliver incredible value and service to our Cardmembers, wherever life takes them.”
Further, cardmembers will enjoy greater access to perks provided to members of Marriott Bonvoy including an exclusive 20 percent discount on food and beverage options at participating Marriott properties in the Kingdom until October 31, 2023.
Mr. Neal Jones, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Europe, Middle East and Africa at Marriott International said that, “We are thrilled to work with American Express Saudi Arabia to offer Marriott Bonvoy members more ways to earn Marriott Bonvoy points at our hotels in the Kingdom and across our portfolio of hotels, resorts and home rentals globally.”
“Not only is this an expansion of our existing relationship with American Express, but it is also a reflection of our hyper-local strategy that focuses on delivering extra value to our members in the Kingdom,” Mr. Jones added.
