City Bank launches Dhaka University Amex Card
City Bank and American Express today announced the launch of the University of Dhaka American Express Card (“The Card”). The Bank has partnered with University of Dhaka, the oldest and most prestigious university in Bangladesh, to introduce this co-branded credit card. The card, issued by City Bank, has especially been designed for faculty members and executives associated with the University of Dhaka to make their life more rewarding.
The University of Dhaka American Express Card issued by City Bank offers customised services and benefits to suit the lifestyle needs of the employees associated with the university. Immediately after the approval of the card, the members will be presented with Welcome Vouchers, offering savings in various stores. Holders of this card do not need to pay any annual fees and they can also get one free supplementary card. The card offers its members attractive benefits that are associated with the American Express brand like Membership Reward Points, Flexibuy at 0% interest, Flexiloan, Card cheque, etc, along with shopping and dining experiences with premium retailers at home and overseas.
City Bank chairman Mohammed Shoeb said, “City Bank is very proud to be associated with University of Dhaka to introduce the University of Dhaka American Express Card. This is for the first time we are bringing out a co-branded card with an educational institute and I believe faculty members and executives of the university will enjoy the great service and benefits that comes with this card.”
Commenting on the partnership, Divya Jain, Vice President and Business Head, Global Network Services, South Asia, American Express, said “We are proud to be associated in this coming together of City Bank and University of Dhaka to introduce the University of Dhaka American Express Card. City Bank has been our sole card issuer and merchant acquirer in Bangladesh since 2009. We have collaborated well over the years to deliver a greater level of product innovation and established a premium card product within the Bangladesh Card market and will continue to do so. Today marks a new milestone for American Express and City Bank as we partner with University of Dhaka.”
The launch ceremony was attended by City Bank chairman Mohammed Shoeb, Chairman, vice chairperson Tabassum Kaiser, former chairman and director Aziz Al Kaiser, managing director and CEO Sohail RK Hussain, additional managing director M Mashrur Arefin, American Express vice president Divya Jain and others.