By Yakubu LAAH InvestAdvocate
Lagos (INVESTADVOCATE)-Pan-African lender, United Bank for Africa Plc, (UBA) on Tuesday said it has introduced ‘’Priority Pass’’ a new value added services offered by the bank to female Ruby Account Customers.
The “ Priority Pass ” grants customers access to over 600 VIP lounges in more than 100 countries and 300 cities worldwide regardless of the class of travel or airline a Ruby account holder flies,’’ the bank said in a statement.
Olumide Osunyomi, UBA’s head of retail products said the Priority Pass Membership offers great value for money and allows members to use any of 600 airport lounges whenever they travel.
According to her, some other benefits to the Ruby Account holders include having privileged access to over 70 US Airport VIP Lounges, relaxation ambience for customer and her guests, complimentary refreshments and snacks as well as access to e-mail, internet and conference space powered by WIFI technology.
“Ruby is a unique current account in the Nigerian banking industry because it is not just a bank account. Once you have a Ruby account, you join an exclusive club of discerning women enjoying access and significant discounts on great services and products.” Osunyomi said.
Apart from these, the pan-African lender’s head of retail products affirmed that Ruby account holders would enjoy up to 25 percent exclusive discounts to access products and services from UBA accredited Ruby Partners nationwide.
‘’Current partners where Ruby account holders can have exclusive access and enjoy significant discounts include; AA Rescue, Ruff and Tumble, Laterna ventures, Zaron International, Clear essence Spa, Avis Nigeria, Mega care, Fine and Country, Bulwark Vault & Safes Deposit, Exquisite Magazine, Nathans Superior Dry-Cleaners, Laserderm Clinics, Body Boost, Prime wash drycleaners, Ginger Blu, Bold & Beautiful Salon and many more,’’ she added.
Osunyomi disclosed that in addition to the discounts at major partners, Ruby account holders would also enjoy absolutely COT free transactions on their accounts, highly attractive Interest rates, customised RUBY debit gold card and Ruby cheque book, access to consumer credit facilities.
Others are premium luxury gift item, special invitations for women empowerment programmes and many including opportunity to attend a networking platform that brings discerning women of like minds together as well as advertise and sell their products on U-mall, an online e-commerce platform, free for a period of three months.
“The benefits of having a Ruby account are many. You will hardly have any other bank account that offers so much perks for free. We understand that every woman needs to be pampered and cared for, which is what Ruby has been designed to do” Osunyomi said.
The Ruby is a current account offered by UBA exclusively to its female bank customers to satisfy some of their business and personal needs.
Also, Ruby customers will have access to the bank’s online banking platform-U-Direct as well as its mobile platform-U-Mobile.
