Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) is providing its customers the chance to win back their international spends through a special promotion entitled “International Summer Spends” in association with Visa.

This year, the “International Summer Spends” campaign offers 105 customers the chance to win back all their purchases done internationally using their Visa cards between July 21 and September 20, 2014.

All of QIB’s Visa cardholders are eligible for the prize draw each time they use their QIB-Visa credit or debit cards for purchases outside Qatar.

Customers who are planning to spend their summer vacation abroad have another reason to use their QIB cards – the more they spend, the more chances they have to win.

QIB offers a range of Visa credit and debit cards, each offering a variety of features. All cards are accepted locally and internationally at millions of merchant outlets and at 1.8mn ATMs worldwide.

Various QIB cards are specifically designed for the convenience of travellers. The Debit Visa Card offer cashless convenience and enables card owners to withdraw cash 24/7 or pay for purchases from current or savings account within the limits of the account balance.

The QIB Classic, Gold, and Platinum credit card also offers the convenience of cashless shopping to enjoy a number of discounts at international restaurants and hotels. The QIB-Qatar Airways co-branded card enables clients to earn Qmiles – the award winning Qatar Airways Loyalty programme, every time the card is used.

QIB Personal Banking Group general manager D Anand said: “It is during the travel season when customers tend to spend more, booking their airline tickets, hotels, car rentals, as well as shopping and buying gifts.”

“To encourage our customers to use their cards against cash and ensure optimal safety while spending, we are rewarding them by paying back what they spend. Further, we have increased the number of winners for this year to more than 100 as we endeavour to make their vacation and shopping experience memorable,” Anand explained.

He noted that QIB, in association with Visa, is providing customers with exclusive discounts and offers at many outlets like hotels, restaurants, and car rentals.

“As the leading Islamic Bank in Qatar and the region, we strive to offer customers clear and compelling reasons to choose QIB as their main bank,” Anand added.

Visa country manager for Qatar Rahul Joshi said Visa was delighted to partner with QIB to launch the summer travel promotional campaign to give cardholders an opportunity to win back their spending on international purchases.

“We believe in rewarding loyalty and more than 100 lucky cardholders that will have the opportunity to benefit from this promotion every time they use their Visa-QIB credit or debit card while enjoying the safety and security that all Visa products offer,” Joshi said.

This year’s QIB “International Summer Spends” promotion will enable 105 lucky winners, who will be selected randomly from a draw to win back their total international purchases up to QR5,000, 70 lucky Visa Debit card and Visa Credit card holders, in addition to 35 Qatar Airways co-branded card holders will win back their spends in addition to the Qmiles they will earn on their spends.

Supplementary cards will also be eligible and will be included along with the primary cardholder. Only active cards of customers at the time of the draw will be eligible to win the prize. The draw will be held in October 2014. More details on the scheme are available on QIB’s website at www.qib.com.qa or by calling the 24/7 call centre on 44020888.