Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB)
Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), formerly known as SABB, is a prominent financial institution in Saudi Arabia. The bank is the result of a merger between Saudi British Bank (SABB) and Alawwal Bank in 2019. SAB has a strong historical connection with HSBC, as HSBC holds a significant minority stake in the bank, and the relationship extends to the provision of services, technology, and expertise. This strategic partnership gives SAB access to global banking capabilities and ensures that it delivers world-class financial solutions to its customers.
SAB offers a wide range of products and services, including personal banking, corporate banking, and investment solutions. The bank provides various credit cards, each designed to cater to different customer needs with benefits such as rewards programs, cashback offers, and travel perks. Through its strong ties with HSBC, SAB integrates local expertise with international standards, positioning itself as a key player in the Saudi banking sector, especially in the realm of international banking and corporate finance.
SAB Advance Visa Platinum
Offers: 100s of merchant discounts and offers
Benefits:
Free airport lounge access
YQ Airport Meet & Assist
Medical and Travel Insurance
DragonPass Airport Restaurant discounts
Annual Fee: Free
ICSAB+ Points:
1.25 points for every SAR 10 spent on international transactions
1 point for every SAR 10 spent on local and EU transactions
Minimum SAR 100 spend to earn points
SAB Premier Credit Card
Offers: 100s of merchant discounts and offers
Benefits:
1200+ lounges with Mastercard Travel Pass
Travel and Medical Insurance
Pay utility bills with your credit card
Annual Fee: Free
ICSAB+ Points:
1.75 points for every SAR 10 spent on international transactions
1.5 points for every SAR 10 spent on local and EU transactions
Minimum SAR 100 spend to earn points
SAB Platinum Visa Cashback
Annual Fee: Free
Cashback:
1% unlimited cashback on domestic spends
2% unlimited cashback on international spends
3 preferred categories with up to 10% cash back
Minimum spend of SAR 1,999 required to earn cashback
Benefits:
6 annual visits to airport lounges globally
Airport Meet and Assist with YQ
Medical and Travel Insurance
DragonPass Airport Dining Pass
Special discount on merchants throughout the year
SAB Platinum Mastercard
Annual Fee: SAR 400
ICSAB+ Points:
1.25 points for every SAR 10 spent on international transactions
1 point for every SAR 10 spent on local and EU transactions
Minimum SAR 100 spend to earn points
Benefits:
Relax at over 1,200 lounges with Mastercard Travel Pass app
Medical Tourism Concierge
Purchase Protection
SAB Visa Platinum
Annual Fee: SAR 400
ICSAB+ Points:
1.25 points for every SAR 10 spent on international transactions
1 point for every SAR 10 spent on local and EU transactions
Minimum SAR 100 spend to earn points
Benefits:
Access 25 airport lounges globally; 6 visits per year max
15% discount on YQ meet and greet services at 450 airports
Purchase Protection
SAB Visa Signature
Offers: Get awarded with10 ICSAB+ points when using your SAB Credit Card for the first time spend!
Benefits:
Access 1000+ lounges globally; 12 visit per year max
24/7 concierge Services
Medical and travel assistance
15% discount on YQ Meet and Assist Services
Multi-tip travel insurance
Annual Fee: SAR 475
ICSAB+ Points:
1.5 points for every SAR 10 spent on international transactions
1.25 points for every SAR 10 spent on local and EU transactions
Minimum SAR 100 spend to earn points
SAB Emirates Signature Credit Card
Annual Fee: SAR 750 (Waived for the first year)
Earn Rate:
2 Skywards miles on every SAR 5 spent on Emirates airline
1.5 Skywards mile for every SAR 5 spent on international transactions
1.5 Skywards mile for every SAR 5 spent on local transactions
Offer: Earn 10,000 bonus Miles by spending SAR 10,000 within 90 days from the card issuance date
Benefits:
Emirates Skyward Silver Membership status
Priority check-in at Emirates when flying from KSA
5% discount on Emirates Holidays packages
SAB AlFursan Black Travel Card
Offer: Enjoy up to 200,000 Miles when you apply before 31 Dec 2024
Benefits:
Access 1200+ airport lounges with Mastercard Travel Pass
Free Travel and Medical Insurance
Special offers and discounts at select merchants
Annual Fee: SAR 950
Earn Rate:
1 Mile for every SAR 1 spent on international transactions
1 Mile for every SAR 2.5 spent on local transactions