Weyay Bank offers discounts to student customers in collaboration with Emirates
Partnership aligns with Bank's vision to support and empower youth
KUWAIT: In alignment with its vision to empower student customer base and keep pace with their lifestyle, Weyay Bank, the first digital Bank in Kuwait, offers discounts of up to 10 percent on economy and premium economy class tickets, and 5 percent on business class when booking flights on Emirates. This collaboration with Emirates Airline aligns with the Bank's belief in the importance of supporting and empowering youth.
Students will also benefit from an enhanced baggage allowance of an extra 10 kilograms or one additional piece of luggage (whichever is applicable), along with 2,000 Skywards Miles upon enrolling in Emirates' loyalty program. This partnership reflects Weyay Bank's dedication to understanding its customers' needs and providing them with convenience and value, particularly in travel, through collaboration with a globally respected partner like Emirates.
This initiative for student travelers complements Weyay Bank's digital prepaid Multicurrency Card, available to all Weyay customers across different segments. This card is the ideal travel companion, enabling customers to pay in 15 different currencies worldwide without any hidden fees. This feature saves students the hassle of traditional currency exchange and the volatility of exchange rates, granting them the ability to manage their expenses easily and transparently while abroad.
Weyay Bank is Kuwait's first digital bank, providing innovative banking solutions designed to keep up with the digital age we live in. Weyay offers a wide range of digital services and benefits via its easy-to-use app, focusing on speed, flexibility, and security.
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