Card debut swipes Carrefour checkout

Majid Al Futtaim JCB Finance has launched its new credit card, hailed as a shopper's card designed specifically to benefit UAE customers.

The Najm JCB Credit Card, which is marketed as offering hassle-free payment, cash back on all purchases, significant discounts and savings, has bolstered its presence at dedicated checkouts at Carrefour stores across the UAE.

The card is the first product from Majid Al Futtaim JCB Finance, a joint venture between the retail, leisure and entertainment company Majid Al Futtaim Group, Japan's financial services group ORIX Corporation and JCB International.

"The coming together of these three great companies will enable us to deliver a new approach to personal finance in the region. Our first product, the Najm JCB shopper's card, will give customers a new way to pay for goods and services and provide them with the best value for money," said Ahmed Bin Brek, chairman, Majid Al Futtaim JCB Finance.

Majid Al Futtaim JCB Finance brings together a strong and experienced global team, led by Majid Al Futtaim JCB Finance CEO Rasool Hujair, and many other leading finance and card experts from across the region and Japan.

The company claimed the new card offers more savings and benefits than any other card available in the region, including up to 50% off all purchases at Carrefour and up to 25% off purchases at fashion retailers including Mexx, XX by Mexx, Lucky Brand Jeans, Liz Claiborne, Money & Co, Fat Face and Jane Norman.

"From the Mall of the Emirates and across the region, people have been able to benefit from the value and choice that Majid Al Futtaim has brought them. The introduction of the Najm JCB Credit Card gives our customers one more way to get the best value and most choice from their shopping experiences," said Rasool Hujair, CEO, Majid Al Futtaim JCB Finance.

Further discounts include 25% off entrance to Ski Dubai, 20% off at Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, and 2% cash back at Carrefour, Mexx, XX by Mexx, Lucky Brand Jeans, Liz Claiborne, Money & Co, Fat Face and Jane Norman with no minimum spend requirements, 1% cash back on all other purchases with no minimum spend requirements and triple credit at Magic Planet.

Shoppers can apply for the Najm JCB shopper's card at www.najmjcb.com or at any Carrefour store in the UAE.

Since its establishment in 1961, JCB has built up a solid foundation as a global payment brand with more than 57 million card members worldwide, accepted by more than 13 million associated merchants in 190 countries and supported by close ties with more than 350 financial institutions around the world.

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