Muscat: Meethaq, the pioneer of Islamic banking in Oman from Bank Muscat, has announced enhanced benefits on its Hafawa Privilege banking, which brings together the values and principles of Islamic banking and a world of privileges with personal attention. Hafawa Privilege banking is an elite, by invitation only banking proposition where the highest level of service and privileges await Meethaq customers.

The exclusive banking solutions are designed to meet the future needs of customers. With Hafawa Privilege banking, the Meethaq values of transparency, trust and partnership form the foundation on which exclusive products and services are designed to cover three key areas of Service, Solutions and Benefits. 

The Hafawa savings account is designed keeping in mind the unique banking needs of customers. For prudent investors, the account offers attractive profit rates. The exclusively designed Hafawa Visa debit card serves as a unique identity for its exclusive clientele. With higher daily withdrawal limits of RO 800 and special deals and benefits, the card elevates the Hafawa experience to a new level.

Hafawa Privilege account holders can enjoy lounge access at Muscat International Airport and many other benefits. Hafawa Titanium credit cardholders can enjoy complimentary and unlimited access to numerous airport lounges worldwide. 

Both debit as well as credit cards feature the new ‘Just Tap’ contactless technology to make small transactions of up to RO 20 fast, smooth and secure. Card holders can make multiple small payments, totaling up to RO 60 per day using the contactless payment feature while higher transactions are secured by requiring a PIN to be entered into the POS machine.

Exclusive wealth management solutions to diversify investments are also available for Hafawa customers. Understanding customers’ sensitivities, Hafawa Privilege banking offers a range of Shari’a compliant banking solutions, including deposits and financing options. Customers can access their accounts through online banking, mobile banking and ATMs to transfer funds, pay utility bills and do much more.

The Hafawa customer needs are always anticipated as forms and applications are processed on a priority basis and specific requests are responded to promptly by the Relationships team at Meethaq branches as well as the Call Centre. The exclusive Hafawa phone banking helpline at 24656665 ensures that customers have direct access to phone banking officers.

The Hafawa benefits include a host of offers, discounts and privileges linked to cards. Whether it is travel, dining, lifestyle or shopping, unmatched benefits tailored to meet the lifestyle needs of Hafawa customers are available. The new Hafawa Entertainer app provides more than 1,000 ‘Buy One,  Get One free’ offers and e-vouchers from retail outlets across the region including those in Oman, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Meethaq has invited all its Hafawa Privilege Banking customers to make the best use of the app during the ongoing holiday and travel season.