[November 19, 2009] Citi, MTS and MasterCard launch joint credit card in Russia Tweet Nov 19, 2009 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- Citigroup, Russia-based cellular operator MTS and MasterCard have launched the MTS-Citibank World MasterCard, a co-brand credit card that combines three loyalty programs, reportedly offering customers an opportunity to earn more points and more free minutes. Citi said that with every purchase made in Russia and abroad, Citibank World MasterCard customers will accumulate bonus points and will be able to exchange them for free minutes, SMS packages, gift certificates from large retail chains and other rewards as part of the MTS Bonus program. The holder of MTS-Citibank World MasterCard co-branded card is eligible for three additional cards. Bonus points for the transactions made with additional cards will go to the MTS telephone number associated with the main card. Zdenek Turek, president of Citibank and head of Citi for Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States, said: "We are delighted to partner with MTS and MasterCard to introduce MTS-Citibank World MasterCard that offers customers a new opportunity to make safe and convenient payments while accumulating more bonus points, earning free MTS minutes faster and enjoying a wide range of additional benefits. "MTS-Citibank World MasterCard credit card has been designed to offer increasing number of Citibank, MTS and MasterCard customers added value benefits and fast, secure, convenient and easy method of payment. Going forward, we will continue to explore more new and attractive opportunities to provide unique and value-added experiences to our clients." http://www.datamonitor.com Republication or redistribution, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without prior written consent. Datamonitor shall not be liable for errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]