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BRAC Bank brings credit card exclusively designed for women

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Published: 21:32, 8 September 2021  
BRAC Bank brings credit card exclusively designed for women

Mastercard TARA World Photo: Courtesy

Mastercard and BRAC Bank on Wednesday rolled out a credit card exclusively designed for women.

Called ‘Mastercard TARA World’, it is the first-ever super-premium world credit card of its kind launched in the country, said a press release.

The card is expected to help women fulfil their needs at all stages with premium payment solutions and benefits.

“BRAC bank is delighted to jointly announce the launch of the first-ever ‘Mastercard TARA World’ Credit Card for women who are constantly paving their way in their personal and professional careers in Bangladesh,” said Selim RF Hussain, managing director and CEO of BRAC Bank.

As a member of the Financial Alliance for Women, the bank promotes independence, self-reliance, and most importantly, the confidence a woman needs to step up and meet the next challenge. “We believe in empowering women everywhere,” he added.

Syed Mohammad Kamal, country manager of Mastercard, said his organization is committed to reshaping the way the world is designed, coded, and constructed.

“With its programmes and partnerships, Mastercard supports initiatives to unlock powerful ideas that open the world’s possibilities to women. The launch of the ‘Mastercard TARA World’ Credit Card’ with BRAC Bank is yet another step in that direction,” he added.

The card offers a wide range of benefits such as cashback, welcome vouchers, 50 percent waiver on the annual fee for the first year, and bonus reward points on transactions, the release reads.

Besides, it also brings special offers including exclusive BOGO (Buy-One-Get-One), hotel-stay offers and dining and lifestyle offers at over 5,000 partner outlets in Bangladesh.

The cardholders can unlock exclusive discounts from beauty salons, jewellery shops, e-commerce portals, grocery, clothing shops on the welcome onboard pack.

The offers also include complimentary access at BALAKA Lounge, seven complimentary visits at priority Pass Lounges, and up to two free supplementary cards, the release adds.

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