stc Bahrain, a digital enabler, has entered into a strategic partnership with ila Bank, Bahrain’s leading digital mobile-only bank, to offer ila Bank cardholders exclusive discounts on rova, stc’s groundbreaking global travel app and eSIM solution.
The collaboration bridges digital telecommunications and modern financial lifestyle services, providing ila Bank customers with seamless, instant global data connectivity while traveling. Through this partnership, ila Bank cardholders can unlock exclusive savings of up to 25% on rova’s destination-specific data packages across more than 35 countries worldwide.
Built as a digital platform for modern explorers, rova extends stc’s international footprint by blending next-generation telecom technologies with a traveler-first digital experience. Available to both stc subscribers and non-subscribers, rova turns mobile connectivity into a smart, personalized travel companion.
To unlock these exclusive savings, ila Bank customers simply apply the promo code corresponding to their card tier at checkout on the rova app. Cardholders with an ila Bank Credit card (CREDIT25) or ila Bank Premium card (PREMIUM25) can claim a 25% discount on all destination data packs. Meanwhile, holders of an ila Bank Prepaid card (PREPAID15), ila Bank Classic card (CLASSIC15), or ila Bank alburaq Debit card (ALBURAQ15) enjoy an exclusive 15% discount on their rova eSIM purchases when completing their order with their respective ila Bank card.
Mr. Khalid Alia, Chief Digital & CEX Officer at stc Bahrain, commented: “At stc Bahrain, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of digital innovation and delivering experiences that fit seamlessly into our customers’ lives. ‘rova’ was designed to eliminate traditional travel challenges, ranging from expensive roaming charges to queuing for local SIM cards. Partnering with ila Bank allows us to introduce this next-generation travel companion to a tech-savvy, highly engaged audience, providing them with unmatched convenience and value wherever their journeys take them.”
Mr. Abdulla Abuidrees, Head of Marketing & Acquisitions at ila Bank, added: “At ila Bank, we are committed to enriching our customers’ lifestyle experiences through meaningful, cross-sectoral partnerships that deliver tangible value. Travel is an integral part of many of our customers’ lives, and through our collaboration with stc Bahrain and rova, we are helping them stay connected seamlessly and more affordably wherever their journeys take them. This partnership reflects our ongoing focus on providing innovative lifestyle benefits that complement the convenient, customer-centric digital banking experience our customers have come to expect from us.”
