Bangkok--Sep 7--HSBC
HSBC launches the credit cards exclusively for doctors and dentists together with their family members. “HSBC’s Doctor Family Card” will be offered to members of The Medical Association of Thailand while “HSBC’s Dentist Family Card” is for members of The Dental Association of Thailand.
Mr. Wichit Phayuhanaveechai, Head of Marketing and Communications for HSBC in Thailand, said "HSBC is pleased to offer “HSBC’s Doctor Family Card” and “HSBC’s Dentist Family Card” with unique privileges, great value and outstanding services to members of The Medical Association of Thailand and The Dental Association of Thailand. Some of the special benefits include cash credit back for spending at specific levels during the first year, exclusive car parking at Siam Discovery Centre, a 51- day interest-free payment period and discounts at leading merchants in Thailand and over 40 countries around the world.”
Conveniently, HSBC has pre-approved Visa Gold and MasterCard Gold credit cards for the doctors and the dentists. Simply by confirming their participation, the bank will activate the credit cards and waive the enrollment fee and the first-year annual fee. Moreover, new credit card members who apply by 31 October 2005 will receive a choice of an Esprit bag or an electric cooker for a minimum spending of 3,000 baht within the first month after card approval or a gold necklace for a minimum spending of 3,000 baht each month for three consecutive months plus accruing a total credit card expenditure of 40,000 baht from the approval date.
“HSBC aims to increase the number of good quality credit card members. Doctors and dentists are top tier customers who are highly respected in our community. With the support from The Medical Association of Thailand and The Dental Association of Thailand, we believe that we can meet the target of acquiring doctors and dentists as our credit card members. We are also confident that our products and services along with other benefits will meet the requirements of the card members”, said Mr. Wichit.
Dr. Somsri Pausawasdi, President of The Medical Association of Thailand, said “The Association sets the objective of encouraging learning and exchanging knowledge among nearly 20,000 members to help the society. Moreover, The Association has a role to facilitate and obtain new benefits for its members. We believe that the exclusive privileges offered by “HSBC’s Doctor Family Card” will be beneficial to our members.”
“The Dental Association of Thailand is established to implement social contribution activities, to promote learning and to seek new benefits for over 7,000 members. The Association is delighted to collaborate with a world renowned bank like HSBC to provide financial privileges for dentists, particularly the dentists who now require more and more financial services in foreign countries”, said Dr. Adirek S.Wongsa, President of The Dental Association of Thailand.
In addition to the exclusive privileges, HSBC credit card offers the “HSBC Rewards Programme” which provides 1 point for every 25 baht spent by card members. The points can be collected and redeemed for special gifts or air tickets from various airlines.
Notes to editors:
1. HSBC in Thailand
HSBC was established as the first commercial bank in Thailand in 1888. With access to global expertise and enriched local knowledge, HSBC in Thailand provides a full range of financial services including corporate and institutional banking, global markets, securities services, trade finance, payment and cash management services to corporate customers; personal financial services and credit cards to a growing retail customer base in Thailand. HSBC is globally recognised for its high service standards, ethical practices and full commitment to corporate social responsibilities to benefit the local economy.
2. HSBC Holdings plc or the HSBC Group
Headquartered in London, the HSBC Group is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world. The Group’s international network comprises over 9,800 offices in 77 countries and territories in Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa, serves over 110 million customers and has assets of US$1,277 billion at 31December 2004. The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) is the founding and principal member of the HSBC Group.
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