{"id":1035,"date":"2020-07-19T22:10:35","date_gmt":"2020-07-19T18:10:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moneymall.ae\/credit-blog\/?p=1035"},"modified":"2020-07-27T13:50:28","modified_gmt":"2020-07-27T09:50:28","slug":"master-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moneymall.ae\/credit-blog\/master-card\/","title":{"rendered":"All Things Great To Know About Master Card in UAE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The MasterCard business is responsible for one of the four largest payment networks in the global payments industry. Master Card partners with institutions all over the world to offer <a href=\"https:\/\/moneymall.ae\/credit-blog\/5-balance-transfer-credit-cards\/\"><strong>MasterCard<\/strong><\/a> branded network <strong>payment cards<\/strong>. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MasterCard payment cards exclusively use the MasterCard network for processing all transaction communications. Payment cards may be credit, debit, or prepaid cards. Continue reading to know more about MasterCards\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/moneymall.ae\/credit-blog\/master-card\/mastercard-1\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1042\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1042\" src=\"https:\/\/moneymall.ae\/credit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/mastercard-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"284\" height=\"284\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Globally, there are twice as many transactions on Visa cards compared to MasterCard. However, things appear to be a bit more even in the Middle East, especially in the UAE. Unknown to many, MasterCard plastics come with a host of benefits. While some are specific to UAE, others are applicable to the entire Middle East. In this article, we will be discussing the benefits in detail. However, before we do that, it is important to understand the different variants of MasterCard credit cards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are four variants of Mastercard \u2013Standard MasterCard, Platinum MasterCard, World MasterCard, and World Elite MasterCard. This is in increasing order of \u2018premium-ness\u2019, World Elite being the most premium card.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a23441a72f5e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a23441a72f5e\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymall.ae\/credit-blog\/master-card\/#Standard_MasterCard\" >Standard MasterCard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymall.ae\/credit-blog\/master-card\/#Platinum_MasterCard\" >Platinum MasterCard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymall.ae\/credit-blog\/master-card\/#World_MasterCard\" >World MasterCard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymall.ae\/credit-blog\/master-card\/#World_Elite_MasterCard\" >World Elite MasterCard<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em><strong>Read More:-\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/moneymall.ae\/credit-blog\/5-balance-transfer-credit-cards\/\">6 Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards in UAE for July 2020<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Standard_MasterCard\"><\/span><b>Standard MasterCard<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The MasterCard Standard Credit Card is an entry-level card that caters to a moderate lifestyle. The card features a number of advantages to supply that you simply can share together with your immediate relations by procuring add on cards for them. The card comes in handy once you need extra cash as you&#8217;ll make withdrawals from any ATM. Get complimentary insurance and buy protection which will put your mind asleep. Use your MasterCard across the world at merchant outlets and online. The card also can be used for mail orders, teleshopping and IVRS. Make shopping more enjoyable by buying what you want and paying for them up to 50 days later. Preference is given to existing customers and account holders. The benefits that you can avail through this card are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Reward Points<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Activate the reward points scheme on your credit card and earn points on all your transactions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Cash Advance<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can withdraw up to 50% of your credit limit as cash against your credit card account.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Zero Annual Fees<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With the MasterCard Standard card, there are no entrance or annual fees attached. Enjoy the benefits of this card without having to pay any subscription charges.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Add on cards<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Avail of add on cards for your family members for free. These cards also do not carry an annual fee. The family member should be above the age of 18 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Complimentary Accident Insurance<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can also receive complimentary insurance against accidental death due to air crash or for death for any other reason. Insurance will also cover you against lost baggage, lost card, and give you purchase protection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Complimentary Baggage Insurance<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You will be covered against lost baggage and related incidents for up to a certain amount to make your travels more peaceful.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Fuel surcharge waiver<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2.5% fuel surcharge will be waived if you use your card to purchase petrol and petroleum products above a certain amount.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em><strong>Read More:-\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/moneymall.ae\/credit-blog\/use-your-uae-credit-card-abroad\/\">Can You Use Your UAE Credit Card Abroad?<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Platinum_MasterCard\"><\/span><b>Platinum MasterCard<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mastercard Platinum card is a premium level international credit card, allowing to effect non-cash payments at more than 25 million service points with no commission. Mastercard Platinum cards are issued with Chip&amp;Pin technology allowing maximum security for your card. Cards are issued with three year period and are automatically renewed free of charge upon card expiration. Platinum MasterCard offers numerous benefits along with remarkable customer service. With the MasterCard Platinum Credit Card, you will get the following advantages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Extra security for your convenience<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our Mastercard Platinum cards are secured with Chip&amp;Pin technology and you also get confirmation of your card transactions via free SMS service<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>A grace period of up to 45 days<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Get up to 45 days of grace period for all your non-cash transactions, in case you fully repay your statement balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Save money when you pay with your card<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Enjoy discounts at more than 100 sales and service centers in Armenia when you pay with your Mastercard Platinum card.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Free international concierge service<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You receive free international concierge service, which will help you effectively manage both your business and leisure time.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Emergency services abroad<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Get your card re-issued within 48 hours, or receive cash within 24 hours in case of an emergency abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_MasterCard\"><\/span><b>World MasterCard<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">World MasterCard empowers you with the flexibility to explore the places and pursuits that mean the most to you. The combination of worldwide acceptance and valuable features means that you have the freedom to do exactly what you want, whenever you feel like it. This credit card comes with travel-specific benefits that give you the advantage of exceptional service. Credit cards in the World Mastercard program may come with these additional benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Concierge services<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Phone representatives to assist you with gift buying and delivery, event tickets, and other personal services.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Enhanced price protection<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">World Mastercard holders receive this protection for up to 120 days, as opposed to 60 for standard Mastercard customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Mastercard Airport Concierge<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A paid meet-and-greet service that helps passengers with arrivals, departures, or changing planes at more than 450 airports around the world. Cardholders receive a 15% discount for the service.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Mastercard Travel Services<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Makes travel arrangements for cardholders.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>World Luxury Hotels &amp; Resorts<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Offers room upgrades, free breakfast, early check-in, and late checkout and special welcome amenities to cardholders who book their stay through this program.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Hotel stay guarantee<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A Mastercard Lifestyle Manager will help if the three-star or higher-rated hotel you book isn\u2019t working out.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Lowest hotel rate guarantee<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you find the same exact prepaid hotel stay for less, Mastercard will refund the difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Onefinestay<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Get a 10% discount on thousands of rental homes around the world. Amenities include guest services available 24\/7, high-quality toiletries and free Wi-Fi.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Mastercard Priceless Cities<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Offers discounts and exclusive offers for luxury goods and services in select cities around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em><strong>Read More:-\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/moneymall.ae\/credit-blog\/metal-credit-cards-in-world\/\">All About Metal Credit Cards in World And The Banks That Offer Them<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Elite_MasterCard\"><\/span><b>World Elite MasterCard<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">World Elite cardholders enjoy all the standard and World Mastercard benefits listed above, plus the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Car rentals<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Get a 25% discount when renting a vehicle with Avis or National or Sixt. Upon request, cardholders can also receive elite status with these companies.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Chauffeured car service<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This program features savings on limousine services around the world at 20% off the standard price.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Private Jet Program<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When first-class just doesn\u2019t cut it, this program offers discounts from private jet charter operators Skyjet and Vitesse Worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Personal Travel Advisor and Mastercard Global Service Premium<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These appear to be the same as the benefits offered by World MasterCards but purportedly come with more personal service.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Mastercard Priceless Cities<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Take advantage of travel experiences that give you preferred access to VIP events, insider opportunities, special promotions, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Mastercard Priceless Golf<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These are golf offers and experiences with the PGA Tour for World Elite cardholders, as well as a Golf Concierge Service to access other golf benefits available.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Mastercard Hotel Stay Guarantee<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you book a three-star or higher rated hotel, and you aren\u2019t satisfied, Mastercard says that it will have a Lifestyle Manager work with you to make it right.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Mastercard Lowest Hotel Rate Guarantee<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you find the same exact prepaid hotel stay for less, Mastercard will refund the difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em><strong>Read More:-\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/moneymall.ae\/credit-blog\/minimum-salary-for-a-credit-card-uae\/\">What Is The Required Minimum Salary For a Credit Card In UAE ?<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thus, these were the various benefits offered by the four different MasterCards. Note that some of these bonuses, such as Mastercard Priceless Cities and Mastercard Priceless Golf, are currently unavailable because of restrictions on gathering and social distancing as a result of the coronavirus. Before you choose a specific credit card for yourself, always make sure that the benefits of the card outweigh the amount or the annual fee that you are paying. Also, keep in mind that the card that you choose should support your personal lifestyle as well as financial goals. This will enable you to avail the maximum benefits of a card.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The MasterCard business is responsible for one of the four largest payment networks in the global payments industry. 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