Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia launches credit card

KUALA LUMPUR: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia customers will get exclusive offers via a first of its kind, a metal co-branded credit card launched by Mercedes-Benz Financial in partnership with Maybank.

Visa is the payment network for this new Mercedes-Benz metal credit card.

The Mercedes-Benz credit card will allow customers to earn accelerated points on selected purchases at any Mercedes-Benz Autohaus nationwide.

Cardholders would be entitled to 10% discount*on Mercedes-Benz parts, official merchandise, and accessories in addition to accumulating 10 times TreatsPoints with every RM1 spent per visit.

The credit card also offers up to 8% discount on Mercedes-Benz extended limited warranty programme and up to 20% off Mobility Plus, a Mercedes-Benz car replacement programme.

Cardholders also get to enjoy rewards such as 3% cash back on petrol spend (capped at RM50 a month), free Accor Plus Explorer membership, dining discounts up to 40% in premium dining venues at Marriott Bonvoy Hotels in Malaysia, and free green fees at 100 golf courses worldwide.

Successful applicants of the Mercedes-Benz credit card will enjoy two-year annual fee waiver, while subsequent year annual fees will be waived with an accumulated card spending of RM80,000 per annum.

Application is open to all with a minimum annual income of RM100,000 at all dealerships nationwide.

Anamika Talwar, managing director of Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia said, “We are excited to launch our first credit card product with Maybank and Visa. The Mercedes-Benz Card is designed to enrich the experience of card holders who are lifestyle enthusiasts.”

B. Ravintharan, Maybank senior executive vice-president and head (cards, group community financial services) said, “Maybank is honoured to partner with Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia and become the first in Malaysian automotive history to introduce a one of its kind, metal card offering exclusive benefits to its customers."