The partnership will see the introduction of the Wakanow
cards, a collection of MasterCard-branded pre and post-paid cards that will
enable prospective travellers to enjoy special discount and pocket friendly
travelling arrangements.
Speaking at a press conference that heralded the launch of
the partnership, Uzoma Dozie, Deputy Managing Director, Diamond Bank PLC,
stated that it was borne out of a need to give Nigerian travellers the best
deals possible when making their travel arrangements.
He said, “As a key player in the country’s financial
industry, we are always looking out for innovative ways to impact the lives of
Nigerians. That was what informed our decision to work with Wakanow. What we
are doing essentially is to give financial ease to the teeming Nigerians who
wish to travel whether outside or within the shores of this country for
whatever reasons.”
He added that the bank’s decision to work with Wakanow stems
from the company’s immense contribution to the travel/tourism industry.
“The decision to work with Wakanow was not a hard one for
Diamond Bank to make. Wakanow is a prominent player in the travel and tourism
industry and just like Diamond Bank, Wakanow is renowned for putting the
customers first in all they do. This partnership coming at a crucial time when
Nigerians are preparing to travel to Brazil for the World Cup to support the
national team, the Super Eagles,” explained Dozie.
Also speaking at the event, Obinna Ekezie, the CEO of
Wakanow, expressed the optimism that the partnership would benefit Nigerians
who ordinarily could not afford to travel out of the country.
According to Mr. Ekezie: Wakanow has always been at the
forefront of making travelling affordable for Nigerians. This is just one of
the ways we intend to fulfil that mandate. With Diamond Bank coming on-board to
support us, we have raised the bar a notch higher.”
While reeling out benefits of the cards, Ayona Trimnell,
Head, Corporate Communications Division, Diamond Bank, stated that users will
enjoy generous discounts on flight tickets and hotels, and earn loyalty points
on every purchase which can be exchanged for free services on Wakanow Reward
programme.
Cardholders will also enjoy the freedom to use the cards at
more than 36.9 million locations in more than 210 countries where MasterCard is
accepted.
“MasterCard is committed to increasing the adoption of
electronic payments, delivering on the promise of greater financial empowerment
for everyone. We are pleased to collaborate with Wakanow and Diamond Bank to
introduce this innovative solution that will make travel payments safe, secure
and convenient,” says Omokehinde Ojomuyide, Vice President and Area Business
Head, MasterCard in West Africa.
The Wakanow Cards come in five variants; Standard Prepaid,
Atlantis Prepaid, Black Prepaid, Corporate Card and Platinum Credit Card.
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