· New partnership gives Visa Infinite Gulf Cardholders access to exclusive rewards and benefits when shopping at Harrods
Karachi / Dubai, 16 January 2012: Visa, one of the world’s leading payment solution providers, has revealed an exciting new partnership with Harrods, offering Visa Infinite Cardholders the unique opportunity to obtain the prestigious Knightsbridge store’s exclusive Black Rewards Card.
Harrods Black Card offers customers the highest level of benefits from the store’s rewards programme. These include the opportunity to take advantage of Harrods’ exclusive personal shopping service, special discount days, complimentary parking and much more.
Usually available to customers spending at least GBP 10,000 in Harrods stores annually, Visa is delighted to announce that, as of this month, the minimum amount has been waived for all Visa Infinite Cardholders across the region. Visa InfiniteCardholders can now obtain Harrods much sought-after Black Card by simply registering online at the Visa website. In addition to enjoying access to exclusive discounts and services, cardholders will also be given GBP 100 every time they spend GBP 500 in store.
“We’re delighted to be partnering with Harrods, which is one of the most incredible and famous shopping experiences in the UK, and arguably even the world,” said Maysara Ghadban Traboulsi, Head of Marketing Communications Middle East for Visa. “More importantly, we know that Visa Infinite Cardholders in this region have a real affinity towards Harrods – in fact, it ranks amongst the top ten merchants for the region, with GCC cardholders spending around AED 300 million in Harrods stores last summer alone. For many, it’s a must-see when in London, making this partnership particularly significant as part of Visa’s ongoing commitment to enhance its premium products platforms, whilst also complementing our efforts to grow cross border volumes.”
“Harrods is pleased to extend its prestigious Black Rewards Card to Visa Infinite Cardholders. We hope customers enjoy the exclusive services and offers reserved for members of Harrods world-renowned rewards programme” said a Harrods spokesperson.
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Notes to Editor:
The range of benefits available to Visa Infinite Cardholders who register for a Harrods Black Card include:
• By Appointment personal shopper
• Two hours complimentary car parking (subject to availability)
• Choice of two 10% discount days per year
• Complimentary basic alterations when requested on day of purchase
• Complimentary UK delivery for purchases over GBP250
• Complimentary gift box when requested on the day of purchase
• Complimentary tea and coffee in selected cafes and restaurants
• Complimentary Harrods magazine
• Exclusive discount days
• Earn double reward points on specially selected days
Visa Infinite Cardholders can register for their Harrods Black Card at www.visainfinitecard.com/harrods.
About Visa
Visa is a global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments in more than 200 countries and territories to fast, secure and reliable digital currency. Underpinning digital currency is one of the world’s most advanced processing networks—VisaNet—that is capable of handling more than 10,000 transactions a second, with fraud protection for consumers and guaranteed payment for merchants. Visa is not a bank, and does not issue cards, extend credit or set rates and fees for consumers. Visa’s innovations, however, enable its financial institution customers to offer consumers more choices: Pay now with debit, ahead of time with prepaid or later with credit products. For more information, visit www.corporate.visa.com.
Contact:
Visa: Rawan El-Saleh, DABO & CO - Tel: +971 4 344 4901 or email: visateam@daboandco.com
Harrods: Natasha Williamson – Tel: +44 207 173 6472 or email: Natasha.williamson@harrods.com
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