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Qatar Tribune
20-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Commercial Bank rewards international transfers with bonus Avios
Tribune News Network Doha Commercial Bank has partnered with Qatar Airways Privilege Club to reward Commercial Bank customers with bonus Avios for international transfers made through the CBQ Mobile App and Internet Banking. The limited-time offer running from 16 March to 11 September, 2025, gives Commercial Bank customers the chance to be one of the 600 winners of 10,000 bonus Avios each, when they make an international transfer. Winning members can choose to spend their Avios for flights with Qatar Airways, oneworld airlines and partner airlines. Additionally, winning members can spend their Avios on upgrades, extra baggage, packages with Qatar Airways Holidays, shopping and dining at Qatar Duty Free, bidding on Privilege Club Collection and much more. Shahnawaz Rashid, EGM and Head of Retail Banking at Commercial Bank, stated: 'We are proud to collaborate with Qatar Airways Privilege Club on this campaign to offer our customers with an enhanced banking and rewarding international transfers experience. With every seamless international transaction, customers can stand the chance to win 10,000 bonus Avios, turning routine international transfers into rewarding opportunities. This initiative reinforces our commitment to customer loyalty by delivering exceptional value, convenience, and service.' Qatar Airways Senior Vice President Business-to-Customer, Christophe Guittard, said: 'We are delighted to partner with Commercial Bank for this campaign, giving Privilege Club members the chance to win bonus Avios on their international transfers. This collaboration reflects Qatar Airways Privilege Club's commitment to enhancing our member experience with an exciting opportunity to collect Avios with partners in Qatar. We look forward to our winning members using their Avios towards travel and lifestyle rewards of their choice.' Customer loyalty is at the heart of Commercial Bank's vision, and this has been evident throughout every initiative it introduces.
Qatar Tribune
18-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Commercial Bank, Visa launch pay later feature for online buys
Tribune News Network Doha Commercial Bank, a leader in innovative digital banking solutions in Qatar, has partnered with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, to launch the Visa Installments Solution (VIS) in Qatar. Commercial Bank is the first merchant acquiring bank globally to offer this innovative solution for eCommerce through Cybersource, a Visa Acceptance Solutions offering. This milestone allows credit cardholders in Qatar to access convenient installment payment options when shopping online. Visa Installments Solution empowers credit cardholders to split their purchases into smaller, manageable payments. Available to all eligible credit cardholders, this feature is designed to provide financial flexibility, making large purchases easier and more affordable. 'This is a landmark moment for us,' said Shahnawaz Rashid, EGM and Head of Retail Banking of Commercial Bank. 'We are excited to be the first merchant acquirer globally to bring Visa Installments to the eCommerce space through our partnership with Visa. It demonstrates our dedication to innovation and delivering world-class financial solutions to our customers. As more consumers look for flexible payment options, this collaboration offers a secure, seamless way to make high-value purchases more manageable.' 'We are delighted to see Visa Installments Solution officially live in Qatar. This is the result of Visa's efforts in line with the Qatari government's digital commerce agenda to enable local banks and merchants in bringing innovative solutions to the country's retail sector. Our partnership with Commercial Bank – the first acquiring bank globally to enable VIS for eCommerce through Cybersource, is also a testament to Visa's commitment to delivering an enhanced digital retail journey for consumers in Qatar who seek financial empowerment and deserve better, more rewarding payment experiences,' said Dr Saeeda Jaffar, Visa's SVP and Group Country Manager for GCC. The partnership reflects the growing consumer demand for installment payment options that cater to their financial preferences. Visa, Commercial Bank, and local merchants are committed to providing cardholders with greater control over their finances through secure, accessible, and rewarding payment experiences.
