NBO and Shell Oman Reignite 20% Cashback Offer on Fuel Purchases - Middle East Business News and Information
9 March 2025, Muscat – The National Bank of Oman (NBO), in collaboration with Shell Oman Marketing Company (Shell Oman), is launching an exclusive cashback campaign for its retail Visa Credit Cardholders, offering 20% cashback in the form of Rewards Points on their first fuel purchase at Shell service stations across Oman. Running from 1st to 31st March 2025, the campaign aims to enhance customer benefits and drive increased card usage. As part of the offer, the first 3,000 customers to make a fuel purchase at Shell service stations using their NBO Retail Visa Credit Card will qualify for the cashback, capped at OMR 3 per customer. The rewards will be credited within 30 days from the end of the campaign, ensuring a seamless and rewarding experience for cardholders. Maha Saud Al Raisi, Assistant General Manager and Head of Products at NBO, commented, 'At NBO, we design our campaigns with one key goal: to enrich our customers' banking experience. This initiative allows our cardholders to enjoy tangible rewards on their essential purchases while reinforcing the convenience and value of banking with us. Whether they are fuelling up for their daily commute or a weekend getaway, this campaign ensures that every journey starts with added benefits.' Suresh Nair, General Manager, Mobility at Shell Oman, added, 'At Shell Oman, we are committed to elevating our customers experience through value adding offers at our service stations. This is evident through this collaboration with NBO which allows us to bring greater value with every visit to our service stations. This campaign not only enhances the fuelling experience but also demonstrates our ongoing dedication to delivering exceptional benefits to our customers in Oman.' The offer applies exclusively to POS transactions made at Shell service stations across Oman and is available to both NBO customers and staff. It does not apply to cancelled or reversed transactions. This initiative aligns with NBO's commitment to delivering innovative banking solutions and enhancing customer experiences through rewarding financial benefits.
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