Photo (from Left to right): En. Ferdaus Toh Abdullah, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, AFFIN ISLAMIC, Datuk Hj. Mohamed Faroz Mohamed Jakel, Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Jakel Group of Companies, En. Kamarul Ariffin Bin Mohd Jamil, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, AFFINBANK, En. Idris Abd Hamid, Director, Consumer Banking, AFFINBANk and Mr Jason Phua, Business Development Director, Visa International (Asia Pacific)  at the launch of AFFINBANK and AFFIN ISLAMIC Visa Debit Cards in Kuala Lumpur. 

KUALA LUMPUR – Affin Bank Berhad (“AFFINBANK” or “the Bank”) and Affin Islamic Bank Berhad (“AFFIN ISLAMIC” or “the Bank”) today launched the “AFFINBANK and AFFIN ISLAMIC Visa Debit Card, a multifunctional card that combined the features and benefits of an ATM and a Debit card.
 
The AFFINBANK and AFFIN ISLAMIC Visa Debit Card was officially launched by AFFINBANK’s Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, En. Kamarul Ariffin Bin Mohd Jamil at Jakel Mall, Kuala Lumpur. Also present at the launch was YBhg. Datuk Haji Mohamed Faroz Mohamed Jakel, Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Jakel Group of Companies.
 
This new multifunctional card enables customers to enjoy the convenience of using a single card for cash withdrawals and cashless transactions at all retailers which accept Visa both locally and overseas.
 
The Bank also introduced its first point-based loyalty programme, AFFIN Rewards in which customers can earn one (1) point for every RM1 spent with their AFFINBANK Credit Card and three (3) points for every RM10 purchased with their AFFINBANK or AFFIN ISLAMIC Debit Card. Through the points collected, customers can choose to redeem various items such as shopping vouchers, electrical appliances etc via its website http://rewards.affinbank.com.my
 
“We believe that this introduction is great news for many Malaysians as these benefits provide some returns which will be helpful in view of the current economic situation. These initiatives are also in line with our AFFINITY Transformation Programme in which the Bank is currently undergoing, whereby we aim to offer more innovative products and services in order to enhance customer experience,” En. Kamarul Ariffin Bin Mohd Jamil.
 
In conjunction with the launch which was held at Jakel Mall, customers can collect points up to 20 times by spending with their cards at selected Jakel outlets. Besides that, attractive gifts and vouchers were also up for grabs during the promotional period from 11 June till 31 August 2017.
 
All AFFINBANK and AFFIN ISLAMIC current ATM Card holders are required to go to their nearest branches to change to this new Visa Debit card. For more information, customers can call 03-5522 3000, or log on to www.affinbank.com.my or www.affinislamic.com.my

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 Raja Emylia Raja Lope Ahmad
 Head, Corporate Communications
 Affin Bank Berhad

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 Email           : head.corpcomm@affinbank.com.my

 Darlene Liew
 Senior Executive, Corporate Communications
 Affin Bank Berhad

Direct line : +6 03 2055 9034
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 Email   : darleneliew@affinbank.com.my
 

About Affin Bank Berhad (25046-T)

Affin Bank Berhad (AFFINBANK) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Affin Holdings Berhad, which is listed on the Bursa Malaysia. AFFINBANK provides a suite of financial products and services that caters to retail, SME, and corporate customers. The target business segments are categorized under key business units such as Consumer Banking, SME & Commercial Business Banking, Corporate & Public Sector Business Banking, and Treasury.

The tagline of “Banking Without Barriers” signifies the removal of boundaries within the processes of AFFINBANK as well as its attitude in servicing its customers. The latter means reaching out to customers, improving relationships with them, making each one of them feel privileged and enhancing a new approach to banking and changing the face of conventional banking.

AFFINBANK also provides Islamic banking products and services via its Islamic banking subsidiary Affin Islamic Bank Berhad (AFFIN ISLAMIC). AFFIN ISLAMIC, a full-fledged Islamic bank, offers a complete range of Islamic Banking products and services which are in compliance with Shariah principles and laws.

For more information, please log on to www.affinbank.com.my or www.affinislamic.com.my. Alternatively, please visit an AFFINBANK or AFFIN ISLAMIC branch.