Friday, May 9, 2008

Delhi Metro Citibank Credit Card

Pioneering initiative enables ‘tap and go’ entry into Metro stations using this Credit card
-- Reward points earned on card convertible to free Metro miles
-- Discounts on shopping, restaurants, movie tickets, beauty treatments and more
Citibank India and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) today announced the launch of India’s first co-branded, ‘2-in-1’ transit credit card, the Delhi Metro Citibank Credit Card. The first of its kind in India, the card combines the benefits of a Metro Smart Card with the advantages of a Citibank Credit Card, and will be available to customers from Wednesday.
This new product is a pioneering initiative introduced by DMRC and Citibank India, to offer enhanced value and convenience to Delhi’s residents. In addition to the exciting features of a Citibank credit card and the existing Metro Smart card, the Delhi Metro Citibank Credit Card is also unique in several other ways. The reward points accumulated on this card can be redeemed for free Metro rides, at the Citibank point-of-sale terminals, presently installed at Rajeev Chowk, Kashmere Gate, Barakhamba, Pitampura, Rajouri Garden and Dwarka Mor Metro Stations and soon to spread across other stations as well. Additionally, it offers double reward points for Metro spending and will not require the mandatory security deposit of Rs 50.
It is India’s first credit card that doubles as a contact-less access card for the Delhi Metro stations, allowing customers “tap and go” entry into DMRC stations. In addition to convenience, the Delhi Metro Citibank Credit card will offer several benefits, including exclusive shopping deals and discounts in Delhi and the NCR, fuel surcharge waivers at Indian Oil outlets and other privileges associated with a Citibank Credit Card. The special “Delhi Delights” feature of this card offers unique deals from some of the biggest brands in Delhi, including Dominos, Fun Cinemas, Nirula’s, Bercos, India Today and VLCC.
Launching the Delhi Metro Citibank Credit Card, Mr. Surath Chatterjee, Regional Head of Card Products, Citi Asia Pacific said; “As a global leader in the credit cards business, Citi has come to be known for its innovative card and banking products, internationally and across the Asia Pacific region. Citi has successfully launched similar products in New York and Singapore, both of which have been extremely well received. We expect to launch similar products in more countries in the next few months. This is a great product for our customers and it really helps them in their...

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