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Doha Bank launches Lionel Messi Mastercard Credit and Prepaid card

Published: 20 Mar 2025 - 12:05 pm | Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025 - 12:06 pm
Doha Bank and Mastercard officials pose for a group photo.

Doha Bank and Mastercard officials pose for a group photo.

The Peninsula

Doha, Qatar: Mastercard and Doha Bank have joined forces to introduce the market’s first Lionel Messi Mastercard Credit and Prepaid card in Qatar. The launch of the innovative solution aligns with the bank’s transformation journey whilst tapping into consumers’ passion for football.

The new card will offer football fans access a wide range of benefits and unique experiences tailored to their interests, including the chance to win match tickets and special discounts at partner outlets worldwide. The credit card variant also offers complimentary travel insurance and entry to airport lounges worldwide with Mastercard Travel Pass.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, Lionel Messi has been Mastercard’s brand ambassador since 2018.

“At Doha Bank, we uphold a steadfast focus on leveraging innovation-driven partnerships to continuously evolve our products and services in line with the dynamic needs of our customers as part of our ‘Himma’ roadmap. Together with Mastercard, we have created a new rewarding value proposition that goes beyond transactions, resonating with Qatar’s residents’ keen interest in football,” said Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Fahad bin Faisal Al Thani, Group CEO, Doha Bank.

“Mastercard is committed to connecting people to their passions. The love for football is very strong in Qatar, as evidenced by its hosting of mega events welcoming millions of fans. We are delighted to strengthen our collaboration with Doha Bank to launch the Lionel Messi card, the first initiative of its kind in the market. The card opens a world of priceless experiences to the country’s football fans that will enable them to make the most of their love for the beautiful game,” said Dimitrios Dosis, President, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA), Mastercard.