Commercial Bank unveils campaign for new customers

Commercial Bank has announced an “exciting” new campaign for its ‘Life in Qatar’ customers following the “continued success and popularity” of this tailored banking proposition for expatriates who are soon to arrive in, or have recently relocated to, Qatar.‘Life in Qatar’, the bank said, is designed to reduce the stress of relocation by helping expatriates settle in faster while providing a wide-range of rewards that now include a “free gift voucher” to furnish their new house.‘Life in Qatar’ customers with a monthly salary over QR15,000 who open a Commercial Bank account with a credit card will receive a free gift voucher worth up to QR1,000 to help furnishing their new house, redeemable at selected furniture stores. Customers with a monthly salary over QR7,500 a month with an account and credit card are entitled for a furniture voucher worth QR500.With “Life in Qatar”, the process for getting a loan is even easier for new arrivals as they can receive immediate approvals on vehicle and personal loan applications to help them cover essential initial expenses entailed by relocation.‘Life in Qatar’ provides a unique opportunity for salaried expatriates to ease the burden of moving prior, during and after arrival. Before arrival, expatriates can open their account through online Commercial Bank banking services for remittance services. Commercial Bank’s dedicated website, www.lifeinqatar.com provides reliable information to answer the most frequently asked questions by those intending to relocate and it’s constantly updated to help new residents adapt to living in Qatar. Upon arrival, Commercial Bank debit cards are readily available for collection. ‘Life in Qatar’ also helps customers get instantly connected by providing them a free phone and SIM card; they are also applicable for hotel discounts in Doha.Customers get a free executive service to find a house; up to 30% discount on car rental and various discounts at B/Attitude spa in Doha. For Sadara eligible customers are entitled for airport pickup to a destinationof their choice upon arrival.Dean Proctor, executive general manager and head of retail and enterprise, said: “Commercial Bank is the original and the leading bank in the market providing a specialised proposition for new arrivals to Qatar. The bank also offers the most comprehensive range of benefits available for salaried expatriates who are about to move and / or have recently relocated to Qatar. “We are extending our rewards even further to cover home furnishing. Geographical transfer from one country to another is always a daunting process, but ‘Life in Qatar’ is designed to smoothen and facilitate expatriates experience before even arriving.”