UAE launches a zero-interest instalment plan allowing residents to pay government fees over 3–12 months via 10 local banks and Visa
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Visa combines debit and credit on single card, introduces new payment options
Visa introduces new payment products and services in Middle East
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Emirates NBD announces premium credit card for the rich, offers free golf, beach club and spa access
Emirates NBD introduces premium credit card service for account holders with balance above $136,000
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UAE digital payments soar as international card usage leaps 25% last year
Digital payments are becoming more popular in the UAE with Mastercard data showing new methods growing fast
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AB Majlis podcast: Unraveling the psychology of debt and ‘financial quicksand’
The GCC’s high credit card interest rates can become “financial quicksand” if consumers are not careful, says Carol Glynn on an episode of AB Majlis
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Centurion card: Exclusive experience and tailor-made service
With exclusive membership by invitation only offering unparalleled benefits, Hamad Hassani, vice president, Centurion Business, Middle East, and North Africa (MENA), reveals how their Centurion Living Programme is transforming arts and cultural experiences for Centurion members
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UAE payment revenues to hit $18.7bn by 2031
Credit cards and debit cards contribute to UAE payment revenues growth
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Visa CEMEA: Pioneering advanced technologies to mitigate the risks of e-commerce fraud
Charles Lobo, Senior Vice President, Regional Risk Officer for CEMEA at Visa, discusses the company’s strategy in facing the challenges in ecommerce and digital payments for both consumers and merchants
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HSBC claims Middle East banking first with virtual debit cards for UAE businesses
Global giant says Virtual Debit Cards generate single-use card numbers, or ‘tokens’, for each transaction
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Video: Chasing credit card rewards: How far is too far?
Some people have turned earning credit card points into a full time job, but how far is too far to go to chase those rewards?
