Credimax partners with Payment International Enterprise (PIE) to incorporate Maxwallet QR payments

The Partnership will expand MaxWallet’s acceptance across Bahrain; and it will be available on PIE’s mPOS devices which are currently present in 1,500 points covering all major SMEs across Bahrain. CrediMax and Payment International Enterprise (PIE) have recently partnered up to allow MaxWallet QR payments to be accepted on all PIE mPOS devices. This collaboration will expand MaxWallet acceptance across Bahrain and will be available on PIE’s mPOS devices, currently present in 1,500 points covering all major SMEs throughout the Kingdom. Mr. Yousif Ali Mirza, Chief Executive of CrediMax said: “We are happy to announce this tie-up with PIE and are confident that with the launch of this new service, it will encourage a new trend of payment habits to further enrich our customer’s payment experience. MaxWallet is one of many digital payment solutions offered by CrediMax with the sole aim of enhancing payment process to minimal time for both our Merchants and Cardholders. ” Mr. Fawaz Ghazal, Chief Executive Officer of PIE commented: “These types of partnerships show PIE’s commitment to advance the use of cashless payment methods, as there are necessary steps we need to take to enable financial inclusion, and this is just one of them. Our tie up with CrediMax will accelerate and facilitate a greater flow of payments, and offer additional choices for innovative payment services.” PIE is leading various initiatives driving a shift towards payment solutions powered by digital innovation. CrediMax’s MaxWallet solution being increasingly available via PIE’s mPOS devices will help towards achieving broader financial inclusion, and empowering SMEs by meeting their needs with sustainable, and affordable financial products.

“CrediMax” First POS Acquirer in Middle East to accept “eazyNet™” Biometric Payments

CrediMax signs Strategic Partnership with Eazy Financial Services joining “eazyNet™” to become the Middle East’s First POS Acquirer to extend biometric payment acceptance. CrediMax B.S.C (c) and Eazy Financial Services B.S.C (c) (Eazy) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) paving the way to join “eazyNet™” the World’s First Biometric Payment Network. The ceremony took place at CrediMax HQ where Mr. Yousif Mirza, Chief Executive of CrediMax and Dr. Nayef Tawfiq Al Alawi, Managing Director, Chief Executive at Eazy signed the MoU in the presence of senior officials and staff from both organizations. Mr. Yousif Ali Mirza, Chief Executive of CrediMax said: “The provision of the biometric payment Network “eazyNet™” will empower our cardholders to a safer more convenient and secure way to conduct all their transactions and purchases through point of sale (PoS) terminals and other payment acceptance channels using their fingerprint. We look forward to elevating our cardholder’s shopping experience to the next level.”    Dr. Nayef Tawfiq Al Alawi, Managing Director, Chief Executive of Eazy commented: “We are very excited to work hand in hand with CrediMax to facilitate our customers with a seamless Biometric payment experience throughout the largest POS terminal in the kingdom, away from both plastic cards and mobile phones. Payments will never be the same again!”

CrediMax signs a milestone agreement to provide exclusive payment solution for Careem

CrediMax recently supported The Bahraini Catalyst for Disabilities Association providing them a customized minivan, which comes in line with the company’s commitment to support its community. “CrediMax has always taken its role in the local community very seriously that is why our Corporate Social Responsibility strategy puts so much emphasis on giving back to the community where we work and operate. We are very proud to be able to support the association and hope this will positively impact their initiatives and endeavors.” said Chief Executive of CrediMax, Mr. Yousif Ali Mirza. Mr. Riyadh AlMarzooq, Chairman of The Bahraini Catalyst for Disabilities Association, expressed hi sincere thanks and appreciation to Mr. Yousif Ali Mirza and CrediMax for their generous support in providing a customized bus which will surely play a vital role in continuing to motivate the members of the association as a whole.

CrediMax launches its Multi-Currency Contactless Card “Cardy EX”

CrediMax is pleased to announce the launch of its latest smart and simple to use payment solution, the Multi-Currency Pre-Paid Contactless Card named “Cardy EX” allowing cardholders the choice to pay for goods and services from up to six major currencies including Bahraini Dinars (USD, GBP, EURO, AED and SR) all in one card. With “Cardy EX”, cardholders will be able to with just a tap to pay in the local currency for easy and secure payments and very attractive low exchange rates. “We continuously aim to simplify our cardholders shopping experience by giving them smart payment solutions and the confidence to travel safely, shop better online with complete convenience and control over their budget. Additionally, unlike other cards, “Cardy Ex” will have no international transaction fees on GBP, EURO, AED and SR. As for the USD, it will have an international transaction fee of 1.5% only” said Chief Executive of CrediMax, Mr. Yousif Ali Mirza “This is one of the many innovative payment solutions that we are planning to launch for our customers within the next few years starting 2019. To mark this latest addition of product to our portfolio, cardholders will receive 0.377 USD rate exclusively without any international transaction fees or any additional fees for 3 months starting xx July till xx September 2019. We will also be rewarding the first 3,000 cardholders who apply for and receive their “Crady EX” card, with complementary $10 credit. On top of that, cardholders will also be eligible to enter CrediMax’s main campaign “Win the Max with CrediMax” which runs till end of this year” added Mr. Mirza

CrediMax Visa “Refresh” Summer Campaign

CrediMax launched its awaited summer campaign in collaboration with Visa to offer CrediMax Visa cardholders an opportunity to win up to 4 Million Thameen points. Three lucky winners will win 1 Million Thameen points each and fourteen lucky winners will win 70,000 Thameen points each. CrediMax Visa Cardholders will enter the raffle draw once for every accumulated usage of BD50 on purchases in Bahrain and can triple their chances when using their cards abroad. Chief Executive of CrediMax, Mr. Yousif Ali Mirza said: “We continuously aim to provide added value offers and exciting rewards to enhance our customer’s experience. In addition to getting multiple chances to enter the Summer Campaign raffle draw for an accumulative usage of BD 50, the cardholders will also get multiple chances to enter the raffle draw in our “Win the Max with CrediMax” being the campaign currently running until end of the year.” Dylan Kaloo, Visa’s Country Manager for Bahrain, said: “We are delighted to collaborate with CrediMax on its summer campaign again this year. Not only can they enjoy the security, convenience and reliability of their Visa cards, but our cardholders will now have the opportunity to be rewarded for using their cards at home and abroad during the summer months. We are delighted to work with CrediMax on this promotion to enhance our cardholders’ payment experience.” The summer campaign which ran from 17th of June, 2019 and will continue during the summer holidays, is designed to reward customers for using their CrediMax Visa cards domestically and overseas. A total of seventeen lucky winners will get to win up to a total of 4 million Thameen points. CrediMax’s ‘Thameen’ rewards program allows cardholders to enjoy exciting rewards such as Cash Backs, Air Miles Exchange, Hotel Points and Bookings, Gift Cards, Mobile Top-Up and many more.

CrediMax donated its Annual Ramadan Support Collaborating with 80 charitable Societies

Inspired by the spirit of giving during the wholly month of Ramadan, CrediMax collaborated with almost 80 charities across the Kingdom towards the support of its Annual Ramadan Donation, which is in line with CrediMax’s robust Corporate Social Responsibility program to make good on its commitment towards giving back to the society and helping the needy whenever possible.

CrediMax Donates to Bahrain Red Crescent Society

As part of its commitment to community service and support for charities, CrediMax donated to Bahrain Red Crescent Society its annual support during a handover ceremony at its headquarters in the presence of CrediMax Chief Executive, Mr. Yousif Ali Mirza and Assistant General Manager, Business Development Department Mr. Ahmed A. Seyadi, in addition to Mr. Mubarak Al Hadi, Director General of Bahrain Red Crescent Society and Ms. Zainab Ali Zayer, Head of Accounts.

CrediMax announced its Staff Promotions for 2019

CrediMax announced the promotion of a number of key official staff, which goes in line with CrediMax’s objective to provide a competitive and rewarding work environment. On this occasion, the Chief Executive, management members and entire staff of CrediMax congratulated the promoted staff on their well-deserved promotions, wishing them continuous success in their career and life. Waleed Jouzi promoted to Manager within Customer Credit & Risk Services Department Latifa Khalfan promoted to Assistant Manager within Human Resources Department Hassan Mohsen promoted to Assistant Manager within General Support & FC Department Shereen AlNajjar promoted to Officer within Business Development Department Hamza Saleh promoted to Officer within Customer Credit & Risk Services Department Fadheela Al-Kofi promoted to Officer within General Support & FC Department Maher Abdulla promoted to Officer within Business Development Department Mohamed Mutaleb promoted to Officer within Business Development Department Ahmed Al-Rumaithi Al-Felasi promoted to Officer within Customer Credit & Risk Services Department

CrediMax Appoints Mr. Ahmed A.Rahman Seyadi as Assistant General Manager – Business Development Department

CrediMax is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ahmed A.Rahman Seyadi as Assistant General Manager, Business Development Department effective 24th of February, 2019. CrediMax Chief Executive, Mr. Yousif Ali Mirza congratulated Mr. Ahmed Seyadi on his new role commenting: “We are pleased to announce the joining of Ahmed to CrediMax’s family who will be responsible for CrediMax’s Business Development initiatives. The new appointment comes in line with CrediMax’s strategic aim to acquire highly skilled local resources that further support the company’s direction to provide innovative convenient payment solution to its Customers and Merchants.” “We are confident that with Ahmed’s skills and experiences we will build deeper relationships with our customers and Merchants and further enhance the quality service and customer experiences. This surely will help maintain our leadership in the market and solidify our vision to be the Preferred Regional Payment Service Brand. We wish him all the best in his new role.” Mr. Seyadi has more than 20 years of experience in the banking and financial industry covering Corporate Banking, Cards Business, Retail, Electronic Banking & Operations as well as Information Technology. Ahmed holds an MBA from the University of Bahrain and during his years of service, he has participated in many core initiatives and projects within the banking and card business field

CrediMax Renews its Partnership with Gulf Air

CrediMax and Gulf Air announced the renewal of its joint promotion allowing CrediMax cardholders to enjoy discounted airline tickets to over 20 destinations across the globe. The signing ceremony was held at CrediMax headquarters in the presence of CrediMax Chief Executive, Mr. Yousif Ali Mirza and Gulf Air Country Manager Mr. Essam A.Hameed AlHammadi, Mr. Yasser Mohamed Ali, Gulf Air Senior Sales Executive and Ms. Shams AlDoseri, Gulf Air Sales Manager and Ms. Mandana Banahi, CrediMax Marketing Communication Officer. “CrediMax is delighted to partner up once again with Gulf Air offering CrediMax customers 12% discount on fare tickets. CrediMax is passionate about its customers and providing service excellence will always be our key differentiator” said Chief Executive of CrediMax, Mr. Yousif Ali Mirza. CrediMax cardholders can now enjoy a 12% discount on all Gulf Air tickets, Economy and Falcon Gold class using their CrediMax cards. Cardholders must book through Gulf Air’s website www.gulfair.com and enter a special code, which could be found on our website www.credimax.com.bh or through the call centre on 17117117.