The ‘Smiles' Covered Card provides a unique rewards program for travel enthusiasts and businessmen, allowing cardholders to earn points for every dirham spent locally and internationally. Customers are also awarded the option to exchange points for free flight tickets on more than 300 airlines, for hotel reservations at more than 300,000 hotels, and gain access to more than 900 VIP lounges at airports* internationally. Cash-back can also be availed.
Nabil Abou Alwan, Head of Retail Banking at Sharjah Islamic Bank, said: "We always strive to provide value to our customers through the finest banking products and services available today, that compliment our customers' lifestyles, meet their needs, and allow them to seize the greatest benefits against their daily spending. The Smiles Card is considered one of the best cards to own and shop with, as it is free for life*, and not limited to a specific monthly or yearly ceiling in terms of earning points. The more the customer spends, the more Smile points they accumulate – it’s that simple. Smile points can also be purchased online to complete a certain redemption value, enriching the overall experience for our clients.”
The rewarding new campaign began on July 1st, and international purchases will be calculated until August 31, according to the following scheme: The customer will receive 5 ‘Smiles’ points instead of 3 points when using the ‘Smiles World’ card internationally, and 3 ‘Smiles’ points will be awarded instead of 2 points when using the ‘Smiles Titanium’ card internationally.