ADIB, Etihad Guest, Visa launch premium travel card with 225,000-mile welcome offer

UAE – Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has significantly expanded its partnership with Etihad Guest and Visa to launch a new premium credit card, the Etihad Guest Visa Infinite Covered Card.

The card offers a welcome bonus of up to 225,000 Etihad Guest Miles and immediate Silver Tier status, targeting the region’s high-value frequent travellers and lifestyle enthusiasts.

Unparalleled Earning and Tier Benefits for Cardholders

Available in Gold, Platinum, and premium Infinite variants, the card portfolio is designed to deliver exceptional value.

New applicants for the Infinite card can earn the substantial 225,000-mile bonus upon meeting specific spend requirements.

Cardholders receive an automatic upgrade to Etihad Guest Silver Tier status upon issuance, with a clear pathway to fast-track to the coveted Gold Tier by achieving a minimum spend directly with Etihad Airways.

This integration of card membership and airline elite status creates a powerful incentive for loyalty.

Comprehensive Lifestyle and Travel Privileges

Beyond mileage accrual, the card is packaged with a suite of premium lifestyle benefits.

These include unlimited access to a global network of airport lounges, complimentary intercity airport transfers, exclusive golf privileges, and valuable companion ticket and flight upgrade vouchers.

The earned Etihad Guest Miles can be redeemed seamlessly for flights on Etihad and its extensive partner network, flight upgrades, hotel stays, and car rentals, offering cardholders extensive flexibility.

A Decade-Long Partnership Elevating Market Standards

The launch formalizes the next phase of a strategic alliance that spans over ten years.

Amit Malhotra, Global Head of Retail Banking at ADIB, stated that the collaboration combines ADIB’s Shari’a-compliant financial expertise with Etihad Guest’s world-class loyalty program and Visa’s global payments infrastructure to set a new market benchmark.

Mark Potter, Managing Director of Etihad Guest, emphasized that the card offers greater value and flexibility, enhancing every step of the member’s journey across Etihad’s expanding global network.

Salima Gutieva, Visa’s Vice President and Country Manager for the UAE, highlighted the card’s exclusive rewards and the trusted, secure global acceptance provided by Visa’s network at over 150 million merchant locations.

This partnership reflects a shared vision to innovate within the Islamic finance sector, delivering a sophisticated, Shari’a-compliant product that meets the escalating demands of the UAE’s discerning travel and luxury consumer base, while reinforcing the competitive landscape for premium co-branded credit cards in the region.

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