Thinking of applying for a new credit card or loan? This week check out how you can shop for banking products online and make the most of discounted offers. Also check out how you can pay off your monthly utility bills conveniently and enter a lucky draw to score a big win. Other offers for the week include discounts on dining, spa treatments and dinner cruises.

HSBC online sale – What’s on offer?

Whether you’re searching for a credit card or more long term financing options such as personal, car or home loans, don’t miss the discounted offers at HSBC’s online sale. Some of the offers include:

  • Apply online for an HSBC Visa Platinum or Visa Platinum Select Credit Card and receive AED 500 cashback on your new credit card. Keep in mind, you need to spend a minimum of AED 8,000 within 60 days of opening the card account. The maximum cashback that can be earned is AED 500 and only those who do not have an existing HSBC credit card are eligible.
  • Apply online for a new Personal Loan from HSBC or top up your existing Personal Loan and receive 50% off on your arrangement fees. Your personal loan must be approved by 15 October 2016 for you to be eligible for the discount. You can receive a maximum discount of up to AED 1,250.
  • Apply online for a new Auto Loan from HSBC and get 50% off your processing fees. Your personal loan must be approved by 20 September 2016 for you to be eligible for the discount. The maximum discount available under this offer is AED 1,250.
  • Apply online for a new Home Loan from HSBC and get your valuation fee waived. Your personal loan must be approved by 15 December 2016 for you to be eligible for the discount. You can receive a maximum discount of up to AED 2,500.

Validity: The sale period is from 28 August to 10 September 2016.

Utility bill payments with a ‘lucky draw’ twist

ADCB customers now stand a chance to win 300,000 TouchPoints. Simply download ADCB‘s mobile application and use it to make at least three bill payments (Etisalat, du, Salik, utility payments, flydubai, school fees and Nol top-up) in a month. This will give you one entry into the raffle draw. Any additional bill payment will give you an extra entry into the draw. ADCB TouchPoints can be redeemed for flights, hotel stays, dining, retail and other benefits.

Validity: This offer is valid till 6 November 2016.

Pamper yourself at Atlantis, The Palm

Whether you’re looking to try new restaurants or wish to pamper yourself at the spa, use your Emirates NBD debit or credit card for a 25% discount. You can choose from dining options at over 15 restaurants and lounges or relax at the ShuiQi Spa at Atlantis, The Palm. The discount is applicable for a maximum of eight people and is not applicable on weekend brunches or waterpark restaurants. The spa discount is applicable on specific spa treatments and not at the hair salon, nail bar or fitness center.

Validity: This offer is valid till 20 October 2016.

Beat the rising school fees

With the new school year just having started, ADIB card holders can now pay their child’s school fee in easy monthly installments of 3, 6, or 12 months at 0% monthly profit rate and no processing fees. And if you are an ADIB Etihad Visa Covered Card holder, you get double Etihad Guest miles (up to a maximum of 10,000) when you use your card for school fee payments. All you have to do is SMS ‘SCHOOL’ to 2400 to register for the promotion. Remember, you need a minimum spend of AED 1,000 on school fees to qualify for the offer. 

Validity: This offer is valid till 31 December 2016

Want to enjoy a special evening… at 20% off?

Wish to spend a nice quiet evening by the sea? Use your FGB credit card and get a 20% discount on Xclusive Yacht charters in the heart of Dubai Marina. FGB card holders can also avail the buy-one-get-one-free offer on the dinner cruise by Xclusive Yacht.