VIVA, StanChart launch Mastercard, fin services

VIVA Bahrain and Standard Chartered Bank jointly announced introducing an exclusive co-branded card and a deal that allows Standard Chartered to expand its financial services offerings through VIVA Bahrain. The signing ceremony was held at VIVA Bahrain’s HQ and attended by Ulaiyan Al Wetaid, CEO of VIVA Bahrain and Dr Boutros Klink, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank for Bahrain & GCC, in addition to senior executives of both organisations.

Commenting on the agreement, Ulaiyan Al Wetaid CEO of VIVA Bahrain said, “We are proud to partner with Standard Chartered Bank as this partnership is in line with VIVA’s strategy to explore new and innovative solutions to further engage our customers and raise the bar for the industry as a whole and inspire all key players.” Signing the deal, Dr Boutros Klink, CEO of Standard Chartered Bahrain & GCC, said, “We believe that telecommunication and technology are at the heart of our everyday life, where one has to be connected all the time.”

The credit card, scheduled to be launched in January 2019, can be used for VIVA products and services will also offer its card members access to offers on shopping, dining, hotel accommodation, air tickets and more. The card, Viva, said, offers 10 per cent discount off monthly plans when a customer register their credit card for AutoPay to settle their monthly bills. Additionally, cardmembers will get access to more than 800 airport lounges around the world.

Additionally, cardholders will be able to earn and redeem their VIVA reward points to purchase airline tickets and collect miles with major airline operators in the region including Gulf Air, Saudia, Turkish Airlines, Air India and more. Standard Chartered will be offering financial services through some of VIVA Bahrain’s prime outlets, where customers can apply for financial services and products.