Hutchison Max and Standard Chartered launches global Visa credit card

Hutchison Max Telecom Pvt Ltd and Standard Chartered Bank have announced the launch of a co-branded Visa global credit card.

Available in two variants, Classic and Gold, the 'Orange Standard Chartered Card' will not only ease bill payment for the Orange subscriber, but will also offer a host of other benefits.

The Orange Standard Chartered Card holder will be entitled to special benefits such as STD / ISD deposit waiver, additional bonus and roaming points for use of Orange products and services and special introductory discounts for use of value added features like itemized billing, voicemail, Caller Line Identification and WAP. With this card, the Orange subscriber will also enjoy several offers such as shopping, travel discounts and all other benefits of a Standard Chartered Card such as personal accident insurance, Global ATM access and cash advance facility.

Sandip Das, CEO, Hutchison Max Telecom Ltd, said, "Today's business scenario cannot be won alone. Like minded service businesses, through partnership offerings can multiply value for customers through a single window. Our partnership with Standard Chartered Bank on the co-branded card is in that genre."

Commenting on the venture, Vishu Ramachandran, Head of Consumer Banking, Standard Chartered Bank, India said, "The convergence of telecom and banking products such as credit cards throws open a wide spectrum of innovative applications.

Besides a variety of special privilege offers, the Orange Standard Chartered Cardholder can look forward to a range of Standard Chartered product information on wireless devices such as mobile phones. We are excited about our co-branded card with a strong and vibrant brand like Orange and look forward to a mutually rewarding relationship with the Orange subscriber."