Amazon team up with Emirates Islamic, Mastercard to introduce debut credit card 

Amazon UAE has teamed up with Emirates Islamic and Mastercard to launch its first credit card in the Middle East and North Africa region. 

The free-for-life card bears no annual membership fee, and will soon be available in the UAE.

The Amazon Emirates Islamic Mastercard Credit Card will earn customers value back of up to 6% on their purchases off Amazon website and up to 2.5% on purchases elsewhere. Benefits will be credited and available to redeem as a discount on their next Amazon purchase. 

“True to our commitment that Prime is the best way to enjoy Amazon, this card is no different, offering incremental savings along the way to Prime members who sign up for the card,” said Ronaldo Mouchawar, Vice President, Amazon Middle East, Africa, and Turkey.

“This collaboration with Amazon and Emirates Islamic highlights the trust in our ability to drive digital-first innovation at scale. By combining security, rewards, and convenience, the Amazon Credit Card is set to become a preferred option for consumers while supporting the UAE’s growing digital payments landscape,” said Dimitrios Dosis, President, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, Mastercard.