Bangkok--6 Nov--Krungthai Card
KTC gets in high gear, seeking more auto card holders. First privilege-laden Nissan dealership credit cards introduced
in partnership with Siam Nissan Pranakorn 2000.
KTC has entered into a partnership with the latest automobile partner, Siam Nissan Pranakorn 2000, a major Nissan dealership and 2002 Outstanding Siam Nissan Dealership winner, for the introduction of two luxurious dealership credit cards: “KTC-SPN 2000 VISA Platinum” and “KTC-SPN 2000 Titanium MasterCard Card”. The two cards will offer unmatched privileges and interest-free instalment plan for labour and parts at the largest number of showrooms and service centers. 10,000 applicants expected in 2007.
Mr. Thawatchai Thitisakdiskul, Senior Executive Vice President for Credit Card Business & Head of Operations Business, KTC or Krungthai Card Public Company Limited. said “It is our opinion that auto card member base can still grow substantially. Cars are a necessity you cannot live without. Apart from expanding this member base, we have been paying attention to how we can present clients with satisfying automobile and daily life privileges to make sure that they get more by being a member of ours. KTC auto cards are well received by clients across the country. From the total member base of 1.3 million, the number of auto card applicants continues to rise year after year. The spending on automobile related transactions and fuel of auto card holders is among the top three as well.”
“And on this occasion we are entering into partnership with Siam Nissan Pranakorn 2000 Co., Ltd. or SNP 2000, a major Nissan dealership with leading sales, for the introduction of two luxurious credit cards: “KTC-SNP 2000 VISA Platinum Card” and “KTC-SNP 2000 Titanium MasterCard”. These first Nissan dealership credit cards will cater to clients who are after attentive treatment, fun and new experiences, exactly typical KTC clients. “We see Siam Nissan Pranakorn 2000 as a strong dealership with good before and after sale marketing, greatest number of service centers in Bangkok and adjacent provinces, advanced service tools and equipments, sufficient number of experienced technicians as well as their own mobile service to assure clients that they are capable of rendering assistance.”
“The target group of “KTC-SNP 2000 VISA Platinum Card” and “KTC-SNP 2000 Titanium MasterCard” is Siam Nissan Pranakorn 2000 clients and other Nissan followers in Bangkok and adjacent provinces. It is expected that the number of cardholders will rise to 10,000 in 2007. We currently have 1.3 million KTC cardholders.”
Mr. Prawit Phansaichue, President, Siam Nissan Pranakorn 2000 Co., Ltd., a leading Nissan dealership in Bangkok and adjacent provinces, said “Throughout the six years we have been operating as a Nissan dealership, we are determined to develop our organization and personnel, particularly in the area of service to ensure greatest efficiency and highest quality. This is to satisfy the clients who have been supporting us with their patronage. The most important thing for us is to accommodate the requirements of our clients as best we can in order to give them assurance when buying Nissan vehicles from us. To this end, we continue to improve our showrooms and service centers, procure new and advanced equipments and tools, and, arrange for promotions as a gesture of gratitude for their continued patronage.”
“Our latest development is the introduction of credit cards with KTC. This is a first for Nissan dealerships. We appreciate KTC for their potentials as the leading Thai credit card company with large member base, card innovations and unique privileges which will bring plenty of benefits and conveniences to Nissan clients. KTC members who like Nissan will benefit from this as well.”
“Holders of “KTC-SNP 2000 VISA Platinum Card” and “KTC-SNP 2000 Titanium MasterCard” will be entitled to 1) six-month, interest-free installment plan for labour and parts until the end of 2006; 2) up to 15% discounts on labour and up to 10% discounts on parts when having their vehicle serviced at fifteen Siam Nissan Pranakorn 2000 service centers in Bangkok and adjacent provinces; 3) 1% discount on fuel at participating PTT gas stations nationwide; and, 4) mobile service in Bangkok and adjacent provinces.
Mr.Chalermwong Kampanatsanyakorn, Vice President After Sales, Siam Nissan Automobile Co., Ltd. said “Improvement of after sale services is a key initiative of ours. This is to satisfy the needs of the clients and to help achieve greatest customer satisfaction. We have also been arranging for promotions as a gesture of thanks for the clients. This cooperation between Siam Nissan Pranakorn 2000 Co., Ltd. and KTC is a very interesting one for card members and Nissan clients. Clients holding “KTC-SNP 2000 VISA Platinum Card” and “KTC-SNP 2000 Titanium MasterCard” will be entitled to a number of privileges which include discounts on labour and parts when having their vehicles serviced at a Siam Nissan Pranakorn 2000 service center, as well as other privileges at participating establishments. I think we can say that any member using this credit card will get the most out of any transaction.”
Siam Nissan Pranakorn 2000 is currently operating 18 showrooms and 15 service centers in five provinces: Rattanathibate Showroom and Service Center, Suksawas Showroom and Service Center, Samkoke Showroom and Service Center, Bangyai Showroom and Service Center, Sukhumvit 71 Showroom and Service Center, Rama 4 Showroom and Service Center, Petchakasem Showroom and Service Center, Buddhamontol Showroom and Service Center, Taladtai Showroom and Service Center, Ramkamhaeng Showroom and Service Center, Pahonyothin Showroom and Service Center, Bangna Showroom and Service Center, Rama 2 Showroom and Service Center, Kanchanapisake -Ring Road Showroom and Service Center, The Mall Bangkapi Showroom, Ratchadapisake Showroom, Satorn Showroom, and, most recently launched, Suwintawong Showroom and Service Center.
“KTC-SNP 2000 VISA Platinum Card” and “KTC-SNP 2000 Titanium MasterCard” applicants will have entry fee and annual fee waived for life, and, be entitled to participation in basic promotional campaigns enjoyed by other KTC credit card holders. For more information, please call KTC Phone at 0-2665-5000, consult your copy of KTC What’s Up or visit KTC web site at www.ktc.co.th .
For more information:
Public and Corporate Affairs Department
Krungthai Card Public Company Limited
Kandtharat Chermchitphong Tel. 0-2665-5057
Suchada Weerasakulrak Tel. 0-2665-5732
Naiyana Youngkerd Tel. 0-2665-5049
Fax. 0-2665-5046
E-mail: [email protected]
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