Bahrain Islamic Bank announces collaboration with Mastercard

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB), the leading provider of Islamic financial solutions for simplifying money matters in the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced its collaboration with Mastercard to introduce innovative card products including BisB World Corporate Credit Card and BisB SME Debit Card.

By tapping into the technology company’s global network, BisB Mastercard cardholders will gain access to an exclusive suite of benefits crafted to enrich every aspect of their banking experience. The cards are designed to streamline company expenses and offer advanced tools for expense tracking and payment reconciliation. This empowers businesses to manage their finances with greater control and transparency.

For executives and business travellers, the BisB World Corporate Credit Cards provide access to airport lounges, travel inconvenience coverage, corporate liability waivers, and travel risk management solutions, ensuring peace of mind on every journey. BisB World cardholders will also enjoy Mastercard’s Priceless experiences, along with exclusive discounts on hotel bookings, airline tickets, car rentals, and ride-hailing services.

On the SME debit card front, scheduled to be launched in January 2026, customers will enjoy reductions on their business costs through Mastercard Easy Savings Specials, access to a business subscription marketplace with competitive pricing on recurring payments, as well as other smart digital solutions addressing SME needs such as digital issuance. All these offerings reflect BisB’s commitment to delivering seamless, secure, and rewarding financial solutions that respond to the evolving needs of its commercial clients.

Ms. Fatema AlAlawi, Chief Executive Officer of BisB said, “Banking should be effortless, and our unwavering focus is on delivering intuitive solutions that enhance financial accessibility for everyone. As a market leader serving both Bahraini and non-Bahraini clientele, we are dedicated to developing innovative products that simplify transactions and offer convenience. This collaboration with Mastercard will unveil exciting new card options, offering BisB customers benefits like enhanced security, seamless transactions, and access to a global network of rewards and offers. At BisB, customer satisfaction is our top priority, and through this team up, our customers will enjoy an elevated shopping experience, enriched by the innovation that BisB and Mastercard bring together.”

Mr. Saud Swar, country manager for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan and other Levant at Mastercard, said: “Our latest collaboration with BisB builds on our shared commitment to harnessing the power of innovation to create modern payment solutions with the customer at heart. As part of our joint efforts to adapt to the evolving expectations of businesses of all sizes, our new card proposition is tailored to their everyday requirements. We are delighted to support the bank in growing its SME and commercial segment.”

BisB continues to pursue collaborations that offer its clients more dynamic and reliable financial solutions aligned with their lifestyles and business requirements.