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Manama, Bahrain: ila Bank, powered by Bank ABC, announces the exclusive lifestyle and travel benefits of the ila Gulf Air Credit Card, in partnership with Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The premium set of privileges offered by this exclusive credit card surpasses those provided by any other credit card in the Kingdom of Bahrain. For priority access, customers are invited to register their interest directly through the ila Bank app.

The new co-branded credit card will stand out for its exceptional advantages, further enhancing banking and travel experiences for customers. Supported by the innovative ila Bank app, the ila Gulf Air Credit Card will offer customers Falconflyer Gold membership, bonus miles upon activation and at reaching various milestones, and year-round discounts on Gulf Air tickets.

With the ila Gulf Air Credit Card, customers are rewarded instantly as their spending converts into Falconflyer miles. Customers get an outright discount of 20% when buying Falcon Gold tickets and a 15% discount on economy class Flex or Smart Fare tickets booked from Bahrain when they use their new co-branded card.

Commenting on the launch of the co-branded credit card, Nada Tarada, Head of Business & Customer at ila Bank commented, “We are excited to offer customers the ila Gulf Air Credit Card and the outstanding bundle of benefits that come with it. It is a matter of pride to enter into a strategic alliance with a high-end airline like Gulf Air, setting a new benchmark for premium travel and lifestyle experiences. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to customer-centric innovation and service excellence, thereby enhancing our customers’ digital, mobile-only banking journey with ila. I encourage everyone to register their interest for the ila Gulf Air Credit Card on the ila app to be able to reap its benefits.”

Commenting on this partnership, Hanadi Alaali, Gulf Air Chief Customer Experience Officer: ”We, in Gulf Air, are delighted to partner with ila Bank to introduce the ila Gulf Air Credit Card, which embodies our commitment to enhancing the travel experiences of our customers. This exclusive card offers exceptional travel benefits, rewarding our loyal customers with unique privileges tailored to their lifestyle. With enhanced earning potential for Falconflyer miles, complimentary access to our premium lounges, and exclusive discounts on Gulf Air tickets, we are dedicated to delivering unparalleled service and memorable journeys for our patrons. We invite everyone to explore the benefits of the ila Gulf Air Credit Card and discover a world of travel possibilities.”

Customers of the ila Gulf Air Credit Card will enjoy free access to the world-class Gulf Air lounges in Bahrain, Dubai and London Heathrow for themselves and a companion on Gulf Air flights, even while flying economy class. Entry into Mastercard lounges is possible with downloading the Mastercard Travel Pass app and registering your card to access 1,300+ lounges worldwide.

Taking a holiday has never been easier with the ila Gulf Air Credit Card, which offers Customers Easy Payment Plans (EPP) to split their Gulf Air purchases into installments for up to 12 months with 0% interest, directly through the ila Bank app.

Customers who transfer their existing credit card balance with other banks to the ila Gulf Air Credit Card stand to benefit with 0% interest for six months. They can also avail a 50% discount on the ila Premium subscription that opens up a whole new world of benefits, besides exclusive partner discounts at over 250 dining, shopping and lifestyle outlets.

For unmatched privileges that will enhance your travel, banking and lifestyle experiences, register for the new credit card today on your ila app to get onto a priority list of being a valued ila Gulf Air Credit Card customer. A world of exciting benefits awaits you.