Amazon, Emirates Islamic, and Mastercard launch the region's first Amazon Credit Card

• The first Amazon Credit Card in the Middle East and North Africa launches in the UAE.
• Cardholders earn up to 6% back on Amazon.ae and 2.5% elsewhere.
• The card is free for life with no annual fees.

Amazon UAE, Emirates Islamic, and Mastercard have launched the Amazon Emirates Islamic Mastercard Credit Card, the first Amazon Credit Card in the Middle East and North Africa region.

The card offers up to 6% back on Amazon.ae purchases and up to 2.5% back on purchases elsewhere, with no annual fees and no earning limits.

The card is available in two variants, Mastercard World and Mastercard Platinum, with a fully digital application and card management process.

Cardholders receive a welcome bonus, and benefits are credited instantly and redeemable as a discount on their next Amazon.ae purchase. The card also includes 0% instalment plans on Amazon.ae and select merchants, access to more than 1,000 airport lounges, Priceless Cities privileges, discounts on flights and hotels, complimentary valet parking, and concierge services. Prime members receive incremental savings on top of standard rewards.

"The new credit card offers an unmatched combination of rewards and benefits to shoppers in the UAE," said Ronaldo Mouchawar, Vice President, Amazon Middle East, Africa, and Turkey. "We are always looking for ways to innovate on behalf of customers and are proud to deliver even more value and convenience to shoppers across the UAE through the Amazon Credit Card, alongside Emirates Islamic and Mastercard."

"We are pleased to announce this strategic collaboration with Amazon and Mastercard," said Farid AlMulla, CEO, Emirates Islamic. "Our new co-branded card is packed with features, discounts, and rewards suited for a wide range of consumers. As a pioneer in the Islamic banking sector, we are proud to be the first bank in the Middle East to launch an Amazon co-branded credit card."

"At Mastercard, we continue to push the boundaries of payments, delivering secure, seamless, and relevant solutions for people's everyday lives," said Dimitrios Dosis, President, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, Mastercard. "By combining security, rewards, and convenience, the Amazon Credit Card is set to become a preferred option for consumers while supporting the UAE's growing digital payments landscape."