National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has unveiled the NBK Avios Visa Signature Prepaid Card in partnership with Qatar Airways Privilege Club and British Airways Executive Club.
This Visa prepaid card, the first of its kind in the MENA region, reflects NBK’s commitment to innovation. With this new co-branded card, NBK has collaborated with two globally renowned airlines, Qatar Airways and British Airways, to provide exclusive rewards and benefits to its customers.
The NBK Avios Visa Signature Card empowers customers to collect Avios, the rewards currency for Qatar Airways Privilege Club and British Airways, on their everyday payments. Members can opt for their preferred airline loyalty program at the time of the application and will earn Avios on every transaction made with the prepaid card. Members can choose to redeem their Avios for rewards of their choice including flights, upgrades, and more with their chosen loyalty program.
Mohammed Al-Othman CEO Consumer & Digital Banking Group NBK
“We’re excited to join forces with two of the prominent airline industry leaders to unveil a first-of-its-kind prepaid card in the region, jointly co-branded with Qatar Airways and British Airways and powered by Visa — offering distinct benefits to our valued customers. The introduction of this new prepaid card reflects NBK’s dedication to delivering an impeccable banking experience to its customers. By providing an unmatched array of travel rewards and benefits, this card is designed to cater to the diverse needs of customers, especially in the highly popular travel sector.”
Senior Vice President, of Eastern Regions at Qatar Airways, Mr. Marwan Koleilat, said that, “As part of our strategy to collaborate with exceptional and innovative partners, we are joining forces with the National Bank of Kuwait to offer members the best collecting and spending opportunities. We look forward to seeing our Privilege Club members in Kuwait benefiting from the NBK Avios Signature Card launched in collaboration with NBK, British Airways, and Visa.”
Mr. Colm Lacy, British Airways’ Chief Commercial Offer, stated that, “The Avios currency will give Middle Eastern consumers more exclusive travel benefits, bringing them one step closer to their next flight or holiday. We’re pleased to partner with the National Bank of Kuwait to bring the new co-branded credit card to market and give consumers more opportunities to convert their daily expenses into exciting rewards.”
“We’re excited to partner with National Bank of Kuwait to launch this first-of-its-kind Visa card in the MENA region. The NBK Avios Visa Signature Card is designed to enhance the travel experience of cardholders who will enjoy convenient and secure payments at our more than 130 million merchants worldwide. As a prepaid card, it will help drive financial inclusion so more consumers can enjoy the benefits of digital commerce,” commented Dr. Saeeda Jaffar, Visa’s SVP and Group Country Manager for GCC.
