Sections
Newsletter
Email:
Home | Caribbean/World | FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK ANNOUNCES THE NEW BRITISH AIRWAYS VISA PLATINUM CREDIT CARD

FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK ANNOUNCES THE NEW BRITISH AIRWAYS VISA PLATINUM CREDIT CARD

Font size: Decrease font Enlarge font
image

Bridgetown, Barbados March 23, 2009. FIRSTCARIBBEAN and British Airways are pleased to announce the new and exciting co-branded Visa Platinum Card. This partnership will provide FirstCaribbean credit card customers with a distinctly rewarding experience by offering them one of the best travel rewards programs in the industry with an excellent airline. 
 
“FirstCaribbean is excited to announce this wonderful partnership whereby we are providing our customers with a great product to meet their needs. Visa and British Airways trust in our brand is an invaluable endorsement for the years we invested in working towards being number one”, says Chief Marketing Officer Peter Steenveld. 
 
Indeed, it is expected that the synergy created by this joint card will signal a new dimension of credit card activity in the region. The Bank’s brand and regional footprint, plus the British Airways brand and destinations are an exciting combination that brings to mind myriad possibilities for both the adventurous and the practical. 
 
Simon Talling-Smith, Executive Vice President Americas for British Airways agrees; saying “We are delighted to partner with FirstCaribbean International Bank to bring these innovative new cards to our customers in the Caribbean. British Airways has proudly served the Caribbean for over 60 years and we are thrilled to provide our loyal customers in this market with an exciting new way to collect BA Miles.” 
 
“The new Platinum card is exciting in a number of ways”, explains Chief Marketing Officer, Peter Steenveld. The British Airways Credit Cards distinctly provide 2 BA miles for every US$1 spent for airline tickets and 1 mile for every dollar on other purchases. Cardholders will also enjoy a sign up bonus of 5,000 BA Miles as well as no annual fee for the first year as an added benefit. These miles can also be redeemed on participating partner airlines, including Caribbean Airlines, American Airlines® and members of the oneworld® alliance.” 
 
oneworld® is a global alliance that brings together ten of the world's biggest and best airlines, all committed to providing world-class service and value flying to almost 500 destinations in nearly 150 countries, taking you to exciting locations like Tokyo, Japan, Melbourne, Australia and Madrid, Spain. 
 
Reward flights from the Caribbean to North America on partner airlines start at 35,000 miles and flights to Europe start at as few as 50,000 BA Miles. BA Miles can also be used for upgrades on British Airways flights. 
 
The many privileges offered by Visa Platinum include: free travel accident insurance, journey accidental insurance, free auto rental insurance, extended warranty coverage, personal concierge service, emergency medical indemnification assistance, baggage loss insurance, legal expenses insurance, trip cancellation insurance and personalized travel agent service. 
 
Cardholders who use their British Airways Visa Platinum Credit Card to purchase a qualifying, full fare ticket in First, Club World(SM)(business class) or World Traveller Plus(SM) (premium economy) from the Caribbean to anywhere British Airways flies, can receive a companion ticket.* 
 
Said Lorna Atiles, Senior Business Leader for the Caribbean region, Visa Inc: "This is a significant alliance because it demonstrates Visa’s commitment to join forces with leading brands in order to offer enhanced services to cardholders around the World and in the Caribbean." 
 
 Customers may apply for the new British Airways Visa Platinum Credit Card at any FirstCaribbean branch. Applications are also available online at www.firstcaribbeanbank.com.
 
 
 * Conditions apply 
 

Copyright, The Eleutheran News Agency 2008-2010.
519
All rights reserved. Contact editor@theeleutheran.com

Subscribe to comments feed Comments (0 posted):

total: | displaying:

Post your comment comment

Please enter the code you see in the image:

  • email Email to a friend
  • print Print version
  • Plain text Plain text




Classifieds
What's new
image

A Plethora of Bahamian Talent and Events Planned for Rock Sound's Homecoming 2010.

(Rock Sound, Eleuthera) - The Annual Rock Sound HomeComing 2010 will be held in Rock Sound, Eleuthera, March 29th – April 5th 2010. This
image

Cancer Society Gets Support of Pastor Kemp and Eleuthera Junkanoo Organization

(Palmetto Point, Eleuthera) - The caption shows, Juanita Pinder, president of the Cancer Society of the Bahamas, Eleuthera Branch, and vice president Jackie Gibson pinning
image

ELEUTHERA CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2010

(Eleuthera, Bahamas)  - This Calendar of Events for the island of Eleuthera features dates and information about the many events that adorn the annual calendar from now
image

Gregory Town Primary School Mardi Gras School Fair

(Gregory Town Eleuthera) - All are invited to come on out to the Gregory Town Primary School Mardi Gras School Fair on Saturday March 27th,

The Bahamas expands its network for international exchange of tax information

10/03/2010 – The Bahamas has today signed agreements allowing for exchange of tax information with the seven Nordic economies (Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland,

Haynes Library in Governor's Harbour Presents the 16th Annual Silent Auction 2010

It's all Happening at Cigatoo Inn on Saturday, March 13th.
image

Bahamian Rotarians Participate In Rotary Leadership Seminar To Become Better Leaders

Nassau, Bahamas -- “The future of Rotary is in your hands,” reminded Jim Henry, founder of the Rotary Leadership Institute’s Sunshine Division. Sixty nine
image

CEHS wins Eleuthera 2010 High School Track Meet

(Rock Sound, Eleuthera) - Athletes from all the Secondary Schools in The Eleutheras convened in Rock Sound on March 04 and 05 for the annual
image

Emma E. Cooper Primary School Students Perform for Arts Festival Adjudications

PALMETTO POINT, Eleuthera -- Students at the Emma E. Cooper Primary School in Palmetto Point, Eleuthera, take to the air during a dance at the

Local Schools See Sustainability in Action at The Island School

Eleuthera Primary Schools and U.S. Embassy Energy Competition 2nd place winners visit The Island School to learn about sustainability and conservation
Conditions for Governor's Harbour, BF at 6:00 am EST

Current Conditions:
Mostly Cloudy, 75 F

Forecast:
Fri - Isolated Thunderstorms. High: 78 Low: 68
Sat - Thundershowers. High: 76 Low: 65

Full Forecast at Yahoo! Weather

(provided by The Weather Channel)