City Bank and American Express today announced the launch of the City Bank American Express Platinum Credit Card. The Card, issued by City Bank, will bring with it a whole array of services and benefits for the affluent and High Net worth Individual (HNI) customers in Bangladesh.

The Card launch was attended by Rubel Aziz, Chairman of City Bank and Pranav Barthwal, Vice President, Global Merchant Services & Partner Card Services, India and Area Countries, American Express. City Bank Managing Director & CEO K Mahmood Sattar, Additional Managing Directors Sohail R. K. Hussain, Faruq M. Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director Mashrur Arefin, Head of Cards Majharul Islam and Rupali Sharma, Director & Head, Partner Services, American Express were among the others present on the occasion.

The City Bank American Express Platinum Credit Card offers tailor made benefits to suit the lifestyle requirements of high spenders in Bangladesh. The benefits include complimentary companion return ticket to Bangkok on Bangkok Airways, complimentary Priority Pass membership with unlimited access to 600 VIP airport lounges worldwide, unlimited access to City Bank International & Domestic Airport Lounge, and Meet & Greet privileges at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka. Card Members will also enjoy a unique fine dining experience with the Diners Dine Free Program, across 10 premium restaurants in Bangladesh.

Card Members will receive access to City Airmile Rewardz, a unique travel loyalty program that will allow them to purchase air tickets from more than 150 airlines and book hotels of their choice for destinations across the world.

The City Bank American Express Platinum Credit Card also offers Card Members to earn 10 times Membership Reward Points at exclusive Platinum Merchant outlets, 5 times Membership Reward Points at selected groceries and 2 times Membership reward points on all purchases made on the Card.

Speaking during the launch, Rubel Aziz, Chairman City Bank said, "City Bank has always been committed to providing truly enjoyable experiences to its customers through all of its products and services, and with the launch of City Bank American Express Platinum Credit Card, we are further strengthening this commitment."

Pranav Barthwal, Vice President, Global Merchant Services & Partner Card Services, India and Area Countries, American Express, said, "Bangladesh is a fast growing market with huge potential, especially in the affluent and HNI customer segment. This launch is a key milestone in our long term growth strategy with City Bank and we are delighted that they recognize the value of the Platinum Credit Card and share our vision of offering a Card with superior product offerings powered by enhanced rewards, on American Express-branded cards."

The Card is powered by the American Express Global Assist Services and Platinum Concierge offering Card Members access to travel medical, legal assistance and Concierge Services. Card Members will also enjoy great savings and discounts on shopping, dining and travel with the American Express Global SELECTS.