OREANDA-NEWS. November 30, 2010. VAB Bank has issued new premium class Gold and Platinum payment cards by MasterCard within the new MasterCard Selective partnership programme. Exquisite memorable card appearance was developed by the renowned Ukrainian designer Andre Tan, with separate conceptual styles intended for men and women, reported the press-centre of VAB Bank.    

“Our new card product is more than mere finance: it has to do with the world of fashion, shopping, and glamorous exquisite leisure.  Functionally, the card entirely meets the requirements of a one who has a habit of living and relaxing with gusto, values prestige and class A service.  Every time payment is made with a MasterCard Selective Gold or Platinum card a VAB client receives a unique discount, a gift, or a special offer from MasterCard Selective partners.  The partnership programme works both in Ukraine and overseas, therefore new card holders may comfortably organise the world of their preference using all privileges incorporated in MasterCard Selective cards from VAB Bank – wherever they are,” Mr Tsvetan Petrinin, VAB Bank deputy chairman and head of retail business and distribution, said.

In addition, holders of VAB Bank’s MasterCard Selective cards will be proposed a special offer in effect between 18 November 2010 and 28 February 2011.  Holders of Gold cards, for instance, will be able to win a 5 thousand hrivnia certificate for Tiffany jewellery.  The first holder to achieve the total purchase value of UAH 20,000 (EUR 2,000 or US\\$ 2,500) using this card will be entitled to a guaranteed certificate.  Others will have to accumulate at least UAH 50 thousand (EUR 5 thousand or US\\$ 6 thousand) in purchases paid for with the card for the offer duration.  The qualifying cards will be assigned unique ID numbers included in the playout database.  As the result, three more participants will be granted 5 thousand hrivnia Tiffany certificates.

By the same scheme, holders of VAB Bank’s MasterCard Selective Platinum cards will also be offered to win Tiffany certificates, but this time worth 10 thousand hrivnia.  This certificate will be warranted to the holder being the first one to make a one-time purchase worth UAH 40 thousand.  Further playout will run by computer random selection of three more winners among those who accumulated UAH 100 thousand (EUR 10 thousand or US\\$ 12 thousand) in purchases made with the card during the special offer period, i. e. between 18 November 2010 and 28  February 2011 – they will also receive UAH 10 thousand Tiffany certificates.

“Not only do these cards emphasise individuality and high status of their bearers – they also create an entirely new mood.  We are certain that owners of MasterCard Selective Gold or Platinum cards by VAB Bank will soon appreciate capabilities of this product.  Free access to concierge service system, travel insurance, Priority Pass membership opening Platinum card holders access to VIP lounges of 325 airports in 100 countries worldwide, bright and memorable seasonal offers by international brands – this is just a small part of available privileges.  More pleasant surprises are still ahead,” Tsvetan Petrinin adds.