Mastercard, Citibank and The Club Join Hands to Officially Launch Citi The Club Credit Card

Earn up to four percent Spending Rebate in Clubpoints Day and Night on Everyday Spending;Hong Kong’s First Pay with Clubpoints; Spending with Clubpoints at Your Ease; Bringing Clients Privileged Experiences and a Taste of the Good Life

Mastercard, Citibank, and HKT’s loyalty program and digital ventures arm – The Club today announced the official launch of brand-new Citi The Club Credit Card, following its soft launch earlier. With Citi The Club Credit Card, cardholders can enjoy a variety of spending rebates in Clubpoints. Whenever cardholders spend ­– day or night, whether they are buying breakfast, fueling up on coffee, taking a taxi, grabbing takeaway, shopping online or in-store, surfing the internet or looking for entertainment – they can earn Clubpoints at any time. In addition, the upcoming first-of-its-kind in Hong Kong Pay with Clubpoints feature1 offers clients the chance to earn and use Clubpoints to offset transactions, as well as enjoying a world of unsurpassed privileges and embracing their desired lifestyle from a new perspective with one credit card.

In addition to HKT Designated Merchants 1O1O, csl, NETVIGATOR, Now TV and Club Shopping, Citi The Club Credit Card has now enlisted 32 Designated Merchants[2], such as McDonald's, Starbucks, foodpanda, Kee Wah Bakery, HKTaxi, city’super, LOG-ON, Circle K, Farfetch HK, Klook, The Murray Hong Kong, Hyatt Regency Tsim Sha Tsui, Hyatt Regency Sha Tin, Vita Green, Quality HealthCare Medical Services, The Food Story and Lane Crawford, with more expected to partner in future. The brand-new Citi The Club Credit Card offers spending rebates in Clubpoints at more than 1,000 designated stores and online shopping platforms in Hong Kong. Merchants and their respective spending rebates in Clubpoints[3] include:

Through Open API technology, the brand-new Citi The Club Credit Card brings clients a novel and seamless digital experience. Clients can apply for the credit card in just a few simple steps. Clients can also spend with their virtual card in real-time immediately upon card approval, further integrating online and offline consumption behaviours into their personal digital lifestyle.

Furthermore, cardholders will be registered automatically as The Club members and be entitled to future benefits[7] such as eligibility for priority booking for designated events and concerts, early access to and pre-ordering of the latest gadgets, electronic device protection benefits, travel insurance benefits, benefits in Data Roaming Day Passes with trips booked through Club Travel [8], limited-time offers to earn more Clubpoints and special redemption deals, plus additional banking benefits.

To enhance the practical use and value of Clubpoints even further, Citi The Club Credit Card clients will have exclusive access to the Hong Kong’s first Pay with Clubpoints feature[1], which is coming soon. Upon making a transaction, clients will get an instant message directing them to the redemption website to offset spending with Clubpoints in just a few clicks, and they can spend with Clubpoints any time! They can also use Clubpoints earned to enhance their quality of life by leveraging "Spend Less with Clubpoint" on the Club Shopping platform to redeem over 10,000 quality products, including the latest smartphones, computers, home appliances, wine and dining options, pet supplies and wellness products, HKT and Club Shopping e-coupons, Club Travel packages, and the opportunity to participate in special events.

Lawrence Li, Head of Cards and Unsecured Lending of Citibank Hong Kong, said, “Citibank is always dedicated to positioning its products and services to meet client needs while continuing to bring them a seamless banking experience and digital lifestyle through cutting-edge technology. Citibank Hong Kong has leveraged Open API since early 2018 to foster the development of a digital ecosystem with numerous partners. Currently, we have nearly 30 API partners, including HKT, the largest telecommunications company in Hong Kong. Both of us share the vision of nurturing the digital ecosystem, and we are pleased to partner with The Club to officially launch a new co-brand card to promote and enlarge our service scope. Together, we will keep on developing our digital ecosystem with ever-expanding merchant partners. Upholding Citibank's dedication to innovation and client centricity, we will launch the first-of-its-kind Pay with Clubpoints feature[1] in Hong Kong for Citi The Club Credit Card, making it faster and easier for clients to use the Clubpoints earned in their daily purchases. With The Club's next-generation creative online shopping platform, flexible Clubpoints redemption rewards, and exclusive privileges, our two innovative brands are pleased to provide clients with a new and unsurpassed experience whenever they spend – day and night – bringing them a taste of the good life."

Alan Tsui, CEO of HKT’s Loyalty, Digital and Analytics division said, “The Club is constantly partnering with various brands and merchants to create a holistic and sustainable ecosystem, connecting our members with merchants, community and multiple networks. Having launched the Citi Points Conversion Program in September last year, we are once again excited to partner with Citibank to officially launch the Citi The Club Credit Card, drawing us one step closer to building a truly integrated digital ecosystem, and enabling a versatile and flexible digital lifestyle. We believe with the new Citi The Club Credit Card, members will fully enjoy the added benefits and designated experiences for members brought by our comprehensive ecosystem – from rewards earned by using The Club and HKT designated services, shopping at Club Shopping, booking at Club Travel, or even making daily payments, to using Clubpoints to offset spending with the upcoming function of Pay with Clubpoints[1]. Going forward, we will continue to develop and build our digital ecosystem, seek new partners and opportunities across different industries, and strive to provide more diverse experiences for The Club members.”

Helena Chen, Managing Director, Hong Kong and Macau, Mastercard, said, “Mastercard is pleased to partner with Citibank and HKT to officially launch a new co-branded credit card that is designed to support the development of a smart city and a 5G world. The new card caters to the needs of Mastercard cardholders, especially those who have swiftly adopted online shopping and payments during the pandemic. Mastercard has the capability to provide fast, safe and convenient digital payment options to Citi The Club Credit Card cardholders; further contributing to the development of an integrated digital ecosystem that not only adds to the continuously growing trend of digital acceleration, but also creates priceless experiences.”

Offers of Citi The Club Credit Card:

• New clients will be entitled to a welcome offer of 5,000 Clubpoints (equivalent to HK$1,000 in value [3]) upon spending HK$8,000 or above within the first three months from date of card issuance [9] till August 31, 2022.
• Clients can enjoy additional banking benefits[10] if Cardholder also becomes a Citigold or Citi Plus® client
• No credit card annual fees

Citi The Club Credit Card is now open for applications. For more information, please visit citibank.hk/cititheclub or theclub.com.hk/cititheclubcard.

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Photo captions:

Mr Lawrence Li, Head of Cards and Unsecured Lending of Citibank Hong Kong (left) and Mr Alan Tsui, CEO, Loyalty, Digital and Analytics division of HKT (right) share business updates at the launch of Citi The Club Credit Card.

Mr Alan Tsui, CEO, Loyalty, Digital and Analytics division of HKT (left), Mr Lawrence Li, Head of Cards and Unsecured Lending of Citibank Hong Kong (middle) and Ms Helena Chen, Managing Director, Hong Kong and Macau of Mastercard (right) unveil the brand-new Citi The Club Credit Card at the launch ceremony.

Mr Alan Tsui, CEO of HKT’s Loyalty, Digital and Analytics division (left), Mr Lawrence Li, Head of Cards and Unsecured Lending of Citibank Hong Kong (middle), Ms Helena Chen, Managing Director, Hong Kong and Macau, Mastercard (right) and representatives of merchant partners take a group photo. Partners include Mr Bruce Lam, Managing Director, Consumer Mobile of CSL Mobile Ltd; Representative of Club Shopping - Ms Terri Yang, Head of Loyalty & Partnerships, Loyalty, Digital and Analytics division of HKT ; Mr Ryan Lai, Country Managing Director of foodpanda Hong Kong; Mr Ricky Cheung, Executive Chef of The Food Story; Mr Kay Lui, Co-Founder of HKTaxi; Mr Benson Lam, Director of Food & Beverage of Hyatt Regency Sha Tin; Ms Janet Tsang, Executive Assistant Manager of Sales and Marketing of Hyatt Regency Tsim Sha Tsui; Mr Kenny Sham, General Manager of Hong Kong, Klook; Mr Derric Au, Director of Marketing & Client Relationship Management of Lane Crawford; Ms Randy Lai, Chief Executive Officer of McDonald's Hong Kong; Representative of NETVIGATOR - Mr Max Wong, Vice President of Broadband Services Marketing of HKT Home; Ms Jonas Lim, Assistant Vice President of Marketing of Now TV;  Mr Fred Yeung, Assistant General Manager - Marketing Services of Circle K Convenience Stores; Ms Cynthia Chow, Director, Business Partnership of Quality HealthCare; Mr Alan Chan, General Manager, Starbucks Hong Kong & Macau; Ms Wings Mok, Director of Communications of The Murray Hong Kong; and Mr Honkey So, Head of Customer Engagement of Vita Green in no particular order.

Mr Lawrence Li, Head of Cards and Unsecured Lending of Citibank Hong Kong (left one), Mr Ryan Lai, Country Managing Director of foodpanda Hong Kong (left two), Ms Randy Lai, CEO of McDonald's Hong Kong (left three), Mr Bruce Lam, Managing Director, Consumer Mobile of CSL Mobile Ltd (right three), Ms Helena Chen, Managing Director, Hong Kong and Macau, Mastercard (right two) and Mr Alan Tsui, CEO, Loyalty, Digital and Analytics division of HKT (right one) talk about how Citi The Club Credit Card let clients to earn up to 4% Spending Rebate in Clubpoints Day and Night and enjoy a world of unsurpassed privileges. 

 Mr Alan Tsui, CEO, Loyalty, Digital and Analytics division of HKT (left one), Mr Lawrence Li, Head of Cards and Unsecured Lending of Citibank Hong Kong (left two), Ian Chan from boy band Mirror (right two) and Ms Helena Chen, Managing Director, Hong Kong and Macau of Mastercard (right one) unveil the brand-new Citi The Club Credit Card at the launch ceremony.

 Notes:

1. Pay with Clubpoints feature will be launched in early June 2022. Terms and conditions apply and to be announced.
2. Subject to terms and conditions. For details, please visit https://www.citibank.com.hk/english/credit-cards/cititheclub/merchants.pdf.
3. The above promotions are subject to Citi The Club Credit Card – Product T&C and related Clubpoints Rebate Program Terms & Conditions and Clubpoint rebates are subject to respective caps. For details, please visit https://www.citibank.com.hk/english/credit-cards/pdf/citi-the-club/terms-and-conditions.pdf. The percentages of rebates and values of Clubpoints are calculated based on Clubpoints conversion ratio when using the “Spend Less with Clubpoint” function on the Club Shopping Platform (currently five Clubpoints to HK$1), which is subject to changes from time to time without prior notice, in the sole discretion of Club HKT. Citibank shall not in any way be responsible or liable for any matter or dealings under The Club.
4. Earn up to four percent rebate in Clubpoints when spending on monthly auto-bill payment with 1O1O, csl, NETVIGATOR and Now TV. For details, please visit https://bit.ly/3FyoVUT.
5. Earn up to three percent plus one percent rebate in Clubpoints when spending on the Club Shopping platform (https://shop.theclub.com.hk/ or The Club App). The one percent rebate in Clubpoints is subject to a cap of 500 Clubpoints for each Principal Cardholder’s The Club membership account per statement cycle, it will be credited to the corresponding The Club membership account of the Principal Cardholder. For details, please visit https://bit.ly/398lw2Q.
6. Earn up to four percent rebate in Clubpoints when spending on Eligible Transactions with Citi The Club Credit Card at Designated Merchants, subject to a cap of 1,500 Clubpoints for each Principal Cardholder’s The Club membership account per statement cycle, it will be credited to the corresponding The Club membership account of the Principal Cardholder. Upon reaching the 1,500 Clubpoints limit, Cardholders can still enjoy one percent rebate in Clubpoints on Eligible Transactions.
7. Subject to terms and conditions. For details, please visit https://bit.ly/398iR9l.
8. Applicable to designated csl/1O1O customers only. Subject to terms and conditions. For details, please visit https://bit.ly/3G1pZ3E.
9. Welcome Offer is valid from now until August 31, 2022, who apply for the Citi The Club Credit Card and spend HK$8,000 or above within the first three months from date of card issuance. The Welcome Offer is not applicable to customers who currently hold, have cancelled or have held any principal card of Citi Credit Card within the past 12 months from the month of application for the Eligible Card. Welcome Offers Terms & Conditions apply. For details, please visit https://www.citibank.com.hk/english/credit-cards/welcome-offers/tnc/.
10. Subject to terms and conditions of Citibank. For details, please visit https://www.citibank.com.hk/english/credit-cards/pdf/citi-the-club/banking-offer.pdf?ecid=EMEMNHKTCAZHBO.

Citi The Club Credit Card is issued by Citibank (Hong Kong) Limited. Please see Citibank’s website or contact Citibank via Citi Mobile® App, Messaging Service or call CitiPhone at 2860 0333 for more details or enquiries on credit card information. The Club loyalty program is subject to The Club Terms and Conditions. For details, please visit https://www.theclub.com.hk/en/terms-and-conditions.html.  Please visit The Club’s website or contact The Club’s CS Hotline 183 3000 for more details or enquiries relating to The Club and Club Shopping. These promotions do not constitute any invitation or inducement to make a deposit with Club HKT Limited or any other person.