Bank of Ayudhya introduces the first and the only “Manchester United Debit Card”
With a chance to fly to the Old Trafford to join Premier League special match
Manchester United VS Liverpool
Bangkok 3 November 2009 – Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited (BAY) moves forward to expand its debit card customer base. Today BAY joins force with Manchester United Club in introducing Manchester United Debit Card offering special benefits designed for Manchester United’s fans in Thailand including a chance to win a trip to witness a special match, Manchester United VS Liverpool, at the Old Trafford. Applications for the card are available at all BAY branches.
Mr. Roy Gunara, Head of Consumer Banking, Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited, revealed that as Manchester United football team of England receives high popularity from Thai people. BAY, therefore, takes part in this crowd by introducing “Manchester United Debit Card” with logo of Manchester United imprinting on the card face to create the team participation to the cardholders. Among privileges offered to cardholders include a trip to witness a special football match Manchester United VS Liverpool at the Old Trafford (air ticket, accommodation and match ticket included) totaling 8 prizes and a chance to win other memorable prizes such as Manchester United’s home jersey with team autographs with total values of 1.5 million Baht. Also cardholders are eligible for discounts from MU shop and MU Restaurants & Bars worldwide. Moreover, they can collect KRUNGSRI Yellow Points to redeem for Manchester United merchandises. Customer can simply apply for the card by open savings account with minimum deposit of 500 Baht and card issuing fee of 150 Baht and annual fee of 300 Baht will be applied. Customers will receive saving account red passbook with Manchester United cover and a free Manchester United bag with 690 Baht value. Existing cardholders can change their cards to be the “Manchester United Debit Card” and receive a free bag, card issuing fee of 150 baht will be charged.
Additional benefits to Manchester United Debit Cardholders are double KRUNGSRI Yellow Points upon applying the card and using the card at every branches of Manchester United store, and receive triple points when spending via the card on any day that Manchester United wins the match in Barclays Premier League 2009-2010. Customer can collect KRUNGSRI Yellow Points when withdraw money, transfer fund, pay bill and top-up mobile services via KRUNGSRI ATM or KRUNGSRI Online to redeem merchandises in KRUNGSRI Yellow Points and Manchester United Rewards Program.
For more information, please contact any Bank of Ayudhya branch nationwide, KRUNGSRI Call Center 1572 or
www.krungsri.com.
About Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited
Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited [symbol in SET: BAY], established on January 27, 1945, is the fifth largest commercial bank in Thailand with total assets of Baht 751 billion. BAY provides a full range of banking services to both its commercial and individual customers through 573 branches nationwide. On 3 January 2007, BAY and GE Capital Global Banking, a premiere global consumer financial services firm successfully became strategic partners. GE Capital and the Ratanarak Group are now major shareholders with 33% and 25% stake in BAY respectively. For more information, please visit Bank of Ayudhya website,
www.krungsri.com.