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Stanbic IBTC launches card with access to 700 airports

By Chijioke Nelson
23 March 2015   |   3:17 am
“As we choose our credit holders carefully, there are no restrictions to how far we are willing to go to give them a great experience which not only defines their lifestyles but also makes banking a pleasure. This is another way by which we are moving our clients forward,” she said.

ibtc cardSTANBIC IBTC Bank, a member of Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, has launched a lifestyle product known as Priority Pass, a customized card that gives holders access to unique benefits at over 700 airports across the globe.

Stanbic IBTC Bank’s Chief Executive, Yinka Sanni, said the launch represents another milestone in the drive to move customers forward by continuously introducing value-added products and services that suit their lifestyles, whilst giving them access to financial options wherever and whenever they want it.

According to him, the product is another step towards leveraging innovation and evolving technologies to serve customers better.

“At Stanbic IBTC Bank, we are poised to always avail the best solutions to enhance the lives of the people we serve. This product is yet another manifestation of this quest,” he stated.

Priority Pass is the world’s largest independent airport lounge access programme and allows members access to over 700 airport lounges in more than 120 countries and 400 cities worldwide, including Nigeria.

The product gives the holder comfort, makes traveling stress-free even in the event of flight delays, cancellations and crowded departure halls.

It also keeps the traveller relaxed in a serene ambience until he boards a flight. The cards will be issued to Stanbic IBTC Bank’s credit card holders.

The Head of Personal Banking, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Joyce Uredi, stated that the introduction of the product is as a result of the personal banking team’s constant work to meet the lifestyle needs of their customers.

“Banking is fast moving beyond just financial needs and becoming about creating an experience that fits the lifestyle of our customers.”

With the increased demand for a specialised brand that compliments the status of our customers whilst speaking to convenience, Stanbic IBTC has decided to take the front seat in providing this.

“As we choose our credit holders carefully, there are no restrictions to how far we are willing to go to give them a great experience which not only defines their lifestyles but also makes banking a pleasure. This is another way by which we are moving our clients forward,” she said.

The priority pass also provides holders other benefits including unlimited access to all registered lounges regardless of the class of travel or airline members are flying in; privileged access to over 60 United States Airport VIP lounges; complimentary refreshments and snacks; access to Internet and conference space and excellent working and leisure facilities as well as complimentary newspapers and magazines.

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