Bank Muscat launches debit card promotion

All that the customers need to do to participate in the monthly draw is to use their Bank Muscat debit card for transactions instead of cash and they could be one of 30 winners receiving OMR100 in the draw

MUSCAT: Bank Muscat, the flagship financial services provider in the Sultanate, in line with its ‘ Let’s Do More’ vision and commitment to partnership in enhancing the banking experience, has launched an exciting promotion offering attractive cash prizes for debit cardholders.

The exclusive debit card promotion, which runs for five months till January 31, 2017, is yet another value addition benefiting the largest banking family in Oman. All that the customers need to do to participate in the monthly draw is to use their Bank Muscat debit card for transactions instead of cash and they could be one of 30 winners receiving OMR100 in the draw, says a press release.

Customers can double the chance to win with international and online transactions. ATM cash withdrawal transactions are not considered for the offer.

All Bank Muscat debit cardholders are eligible to participate in the promotion. All that they need to do is use their debit cards to settle payments in Oman or abroad as well as online transactions. All transactions using Bank Muscat debit cards are valid and a minimum of five transactions, each worth OMR5 and above a month, entitle customers for a chance to enter the monthly draw. Customers making a single debit card transaction worth OMR25 and above are also eligible to participate in the monthly draw. The more the debit card transactions, the more the chances to participate in the draws.

Amjad Al Lawati, AGM – Cards & eBanking, said: “Bank Muscat is delighted to launch yet another promotion offering an attractive value proposition for customers. Time and again, Bank Muscat takes the lead in launching novel campaigns and promotions that continuously enhance value as well as create unique opportunities that enrich life for customers.”

Al Lawati added: “Bank Muscat cards, which spell convenience and security, is the preferred mode of payment in Oman. The wide range of Bank Muscat cards provide a secure option to pay for a host of transactions across millions of merchant outlets in Oman and abroad. The campaign reiterates the bank’s commitment to promoting secure card payment in Oman.”

Packed with an array of features and benefits, the new Chip and PIN debit card is designed to make everyday purchases and payments easier. Offering greater flexibility and convenience, the card provides access to the bank’s largest network of branches, ATMs and CDMs across Oman.

The innovative chip-based cards provide additional security for transactions through Personal Identification Number (PIN). The initiative heralding the future cards in Oman is in line with the Omani government’s ambitious eGovernment project. The cards are in conformity with international standards and reflect the bank’s commitment to ensure convenience and security for all card transactions.

The attractive features of the debit cards include payment convenience, facilitating shopping at millions of retail outlets across the world. Customers enjoy cash withdrawal from ATMs within and outside Oman. With global acceptance, the card provides easy access to bank account across millions of ATMs and retail outlets all over the world.