BankDhofar launches Oman’s first SME-exclusive Credit Card
BankDhofar’s Mastercard Platinum Business Card is designed for SME customers who need a card that delivers increased flexibility and purchasing power, and also offers the ability to take care of the company’s finances from any part of the world
MUSCAT: To further enrich the banking experience for its Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) customers, BankDhofar recently launched an exclusive credit card customised exclusively for this segment in collaboration with Mastercard, a leading technology company in the global payments sector.
Elaborating on the launch of the new Mastercard Platinum Business Card, Adil Said Al Zadjali, executive manager -PCM& liabilities Division - Business Banking at BankDhofar, noted: “As part of our concerted efforts to provide superior banking solutions and offer best-in-class products and services to our SME customers, we have introduced a new option of Business Banking Credit Cards. SMEs area key contributor to the growth and diversification of the national econ- omy, and we have always been committed to supporting Omani entrepreneurs, encouraging creativity and innovation and introducing financial solutions that contribute to their growth and development.”
Hasan Alaali, country manager - Oman, Mastercard, said: “We are delighted to collaborate with BankDhofar to offer a product that delivers peace of mind to entrepreneurs in Oman. SMEs form the backbone of economies, and our solutions are helping these organisations thrive and conduct their business in a convenient and secure manner. Business owners are constantly on the move, and the benefits of the Mastercard Platinum BusinessCard are designed to enhance the value they derive from their spending – be it air travel, airport lounge access or chauffeured rides in cities across the region.”
Whatever the nature of their business, the everyday needs of BankDhofar’s SME customers are met through a diverse range of financial solutions that offer peace of mind, save money and time and also allow customers to enjoy exclusive travel privileges that make every business trip a pleasure.
BankDhofar’s Mastercard Platinum Business Card is designed for SME customers who need a card that delivers increased flexibility and purchasing power, and also offers the ability to take care of the company’s finances from any part of the world. The card comes with a wide range of optional benefits including corporate liability waiver to protect the company against unauthorised use of card, tailored insurance with preferential rates on SME healthcare, SME Motor Fleet and SME Personal Accidents. In addition to global free Wifi to the users.
The card also offers ease of business, ease of mind and ease of travel benefits with an exclusive DHL shipping discount of 20% on all daily business shipments. Additionally, it comes with Mastercard ‘Buy 1 Get 1’ offers for dining establishments, spas, attractions and cafes across the Middle East and Africa. Moreover, the card offers Commercial Spending Intelligence that simplifies expense reporting and improves vendor management. Commercial Spending Intelligence is a web-based reporting application that seamlessly manages data and is used by thousands of businesses and other organisations in more than 110 countries around the world. The card is equipped with optional Omni-Channel Merchant Solution that offers merchants a single, simple solution that spans from e-invoice to all payment channels.
Additionally, SME customers have the chance to enjoy MEL lounge access to airport lounges in the Middle East, Levant and North Africa by presenting their Mastercard Platinum Business Card at the entrance, in addition to discounted chauffeur rides with Careem. Cardholders can also enjoy up to 30% discount on international round-trip flights with Cleartrip and exclusive access to over 3,000 experiences via Priceless Cities offers.