YEREVAN, May 24. / ARKA /. Areximbank-Gazprombank Group said today its cardholders now have the opportunity to get discounts at more than 120 shopping centers, hotels, insurance companies, medical centers, as well as various leisure and entertainment facilities throughout Armenia.
The list of outlets where discounts are available is posted at www.areximbank.am/ru/discount_program/.
The bank said in a statement discounts can be obtained both in non-cash transactions and by producing Areximbank – Gazprombank Group credit cards. It said also the number of items at discounted services will continue to grow, with corresponding data to be updated every three months.
The press office of the bank said it has already introduced several new card projects this year, including issuance of ArCa cards, introduction of day-night money transfers between Russia and Armenia via plastic cards, and allowed also its clients to manage their accounts from anywhere via computer and cell phone. A
According to the forecasts, in 2011 the bank is expected to increase the total number of issued cards by at least 8-10 thousand to 82,000. To date, the bank has 47 ATMs and 142 POS-terminals in Yerevan and the regions of Armenia.
Areximbank-Gazprombank Group (formerly Areximbank) was established in 1998 to handle financial flows between Armenia and Russia. It is a principled member of VISA International and MasterCard International payment systems. In 2007 it joined Armenian ArCa payment system. The bank is owned fully by Russian Gazprombank and has 6 branches in Yerevan and 9 in regions. -0-
