Al Fardan Exchange L.L.C, a leading money transfer, and currency exchange firm which is licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has announced the unveiling of the Travelez Plus Visa Platinum Card, tailored to clients who are looking for a safer alternative to cash payments. The reloadable prepaid Visa card is the smartest, most convenient way to travel and to get pampered with exclusive & bigger rewards – an ideal solution for customers with a variety of needs.
Al Fardan Exchange added that whether the cardholder travels for leisure, business, or education, or is simply enjoying a staycation in the UAE, the Travelez Plus Visa Platinum Card provides a premium experience for all of their needs. Customers can lock in the best-in-class Forex Rates before traveling and perform transactions in any preferred currency at Visa-approved merchant locations around the world.
Industry sources explained that the card is a secure and convenient way to manage the card holder’s funds and comes fitted with the latest ‘Chip and Pin’ protection along with 3D Secure and a contactless feature for ‘Tap to Pay’ payments. The Travelez Plus Platinum Visa Card is accepted worldwide at more than 70 million Visa merchant partners and can be used to withdraw cash from ATMs.
The advantage of acquiring this card is that the clients can load up to 20 currencies at any of Al Fardan’s 80+ branches and can also top up their cards conveniently from their bank accounts in the UAE using the Travelez Plus Platinum Mobile App available on Google Play or the App Store.
Hasan Fardan Al Fardan, CEO of Al Fardan Exchange L.L.C., stated: “Al Fardan Exchange has been a proud supporter of the community since 1971 and this latest launch of the Travelez Plus Visa Platinum Card is meant to provide all our customers an easy, safe and premium experience. We are delighted to be able to give back to our long-time customers by providing this exceptional and convenient service.”
Hasan Jaber, Deputy CEO of Al Fardan Exchange L.L.C., stated: “At Al Fardan Exchange, our focus has always been one that is inclusive. The Travelez Plus Platinum Visa multicurrency card offers a host of benefits; our customers can load up to 20 currencies at any of the 80+ Al Fardan Exchange branches. Cardholders will also soon be able to top-up their cards from their bank accounts in the UAE using the Al Fardan Exchange mobile App, AlfaPay.”
Dr. Saeeda Jaffar, Visa’s Group Country Manager & Senior Vice President GCC, stated: “We are delighted to count Al Fardan Exchange among our longstanding partners in the UAE who share our commitment to a reliable and secure payments ecosystem displacing cash and driving financial inclusion. We will work closely with Al Fardan Exchange in enabling their digital expansion and introducing Visa’s world-class payment technology, which will bring the benefits of security, convenience, and global acceptance to the growing number of UAE consumers who prefer cashless payments.”
