IBQ has launched a merchant partner programme, offering up to 35% savings on the use of its full range of credit cards. This is in addition to the 5% cash back on all purchases currently offered by IBQ to its card members.

IBQ claimed that driven by its continuing focus on serving diverse customer needs, its credit card range, including IBQ Gold MasterCard, IBQ Platinum Visa and IBQ Infinite Visa, has continued to meet with a strong response.

Under the merchant partner programme, IBQ will offer a range of limited-period promotions throughout the year to tie in with various community events and occasions, such as festivals and holidays. Customers will be notified of new promotions through all of IBQ’s banking channels and on the website.

The nerchant partner programme will run from 15 November to 31 December 2009 and includes a range of leading retail outlets and brands across Qatar.

Philip King, head of retail at IBQ, said: “At IBQ, we believe that what differentiates our products is our constant focus on offering our customers a strong value proposition. Our latest merchant partner programme is in line with this approach, and is the first of many exciting promotions and initiatives that we have planned for rollout over the next 12 months.

“Already, IBQ’s range of credit cards is among the fastest-growing product within its category in Qatar, and this is reflected in the significant number of new customer acquisitions over the past 12 months.”