Both products offer a rewards program, Citi ThankYou Rewards, which ensures the freedom to redeem for travel and lifestyle benefits

Abu Dhabi, UAE January 12, 2017

 Citi launches its new cards Citi® Rewards and Citi Premier, two products that offer a rewards program that enables  full flexibility to redeem the points earned from purchases and obtain substantial travelling and lifestyle benefits. The launch was announced today at Citi’s Al Khayeli Branch in Abu Dhabi, by Francisco Aristeguieta, CEO, Asia Pacific, Anand Selvakesari, Head of Consumer Banking, Asia, Elissar Farah Antonios, Citi UAE’s Chief Country Officer, Dinesh Sharma, Citi’s Consumer Banking Head in the Middle East and Devendar Agarwal, Citi’s Assets Head for Middle East.

These new products join Citi Prestige, which launched in 2015, and complete the Citi Rewards product line.

Dinesh Sharma, said: “This launch in UAE represents a very important step for the Citi strategy that pursues best in class product benefits and customer experience, as well as alignment of products and programs that leverage global economies of scale.’’

Both products offer a wide range of benefits to meet customers’ travel and lifestyle needs with the freedom to redeem points through an enhanced loyalty program — Citi ThankYou® Rewards in which customers are automatically enrolled. With the Citi ThankYou Rewards program, customers can redeem their points directly for flights, hotels, and a host of merchandise ranging from fashion to electronics,  as well as gift cards /  vouchers to  leading retailers. All three products offer point transfer to select lifestyle and leisure partners. In addition, Citi Premier and Citi Prestige offer point transfer to 16 airlines and hotel partners at a 1:1 ratio. Cardmembers can manage their rewards on a special portal located within Citibank Online banking, thereby ensuring full security of their transactions.

The Citi Rewards product line benefit highlights:

CITI REWARDS*

  • Up to 1.5 ThankYou points on all purchases. No caps, no expiration

  • Unlimited complimentary access to 750+ airport lounges for primary cardholder

  • “Buy 1-Get 1 Free” movie tickets

  • Gourmet Pleasures, an exclusive to Citi dining program

CITI PREMIER**

  • Up to 2 ThankYou points on all purchases. No caps, no expiration

  • More ways to redeem, including points transfer to many airlines and hotel partners

  • Unlimited complimentary access to 750+ airport lounges for primary cardholders and a guest

  • Complimentary access to 24/7 Concierge

  • 1 Complementary airport meet & greet each year

  • “Buy 1-Get 1 Free” movie tickets

  • Gourmet Pleasures, an exclusive to Citi dining program

CITI PRESTIGE**

  • Up to 3 ThankYou points on all purchases. No caps, no expiration

  • Unlimited complimentary 4th night free at any hotel around the world

  • More ways to redeem rewards, including points transfer to 16 airlines and hotel partners

  • Unlimited complimentary access to 750+ airport lounges for primary, supplementary and guest

  • Annual anniversary bonus

  • Unlimited access to 24/7 Concierge

  • 1 Complimentary round of golf each month

  • Two complimentary airport meet & greet each year

  • “Buy 1-Get 1 Free” movie tickets

  • Gourmet Pleasures, an exclusive to Citi dining program

To learn more about the Citi Rewards Product Line, visit the Citibank website, stop by a Citibank branch  

* Available as of February, 2017

**Available immediately

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Corporate Communications - Middle East & North Africa
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