Meezan Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with Etihad Airways to provide discounts on flight bookings for holders of its debit cards. The agreement, signed at Meezan Bank’s Karachi Head Office, allows customers to access exclusive travel-related savings when booking flights with the Abu Dhabi-based carrier, according to a press release issued today.
The collaboration is designed to offer more affordable travel options for both business and leisure travelers in Pakistan. While specific discount rates and the duration of the offer were not disclosed, the partnership represents a step toward enhancing value-driven banking services for customers.
Ahmed Ali Siddiqui, Group Head of Consumer Finance at Meezan Bank, and Ahmad Zahoor, General Manager of Etihad Airways Pakistan, attended the signing ceremony. Senior Meezan Bank executives Rahil Sayani, Head of Acquiring, Loyalty & Alliances, and Abid Malik, Head of Cards, Unsecured Financing & New Initiatives, were also present.
“This partnership provides added convenience for customers using our debit cards for travel payments,” Siddiqui said, highlighting Meezan Bank’s commitment to delivering practical benefits and value to its customers. Zahoor emphasized that the initiative aims to enhance travel experiences for Pakistani customers through the collaboration.
Meezan Bank, which continues to expand its debit card base, is positioning this partnership as a way to encourage greater usage of its cards for international travel bookings. This collaboration is in line with current trends in Pakistan’s banking sector, where financial institutions are increasingly forming alliances with airlines and travel service providers to offer additional perks and incentives to cardholders.
The partnership between Meezan Bank and Etihad Airways reflects a broader shift in the financial services sector toward enhancing customer engagement through practical benefits and innovative collaborations. By providing exclusive discounts on international travel, the bank is offering tangible value to its clients while supporting the growth of cross-border travel services.
This initiative also demonstrates the potential for fintech-driven partnerships in Pakistan, leveraging banking products to unlock new opportunities for consumer convenience and cost savings. With an increasing number of Pakistani travelers booking flights abroad, such collaborations are expected to drive both debit card adoption and customer loyalty in the competitive banking landscape.
Overall, the alliance is a strategic move that combines financial services and travel, reinforcing Meezan Bank’s focus on customer-centric innovation and value-added banking solutions.
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