Maybank, Manchester United join forces

MANILA, Philippines -  Major team players in their respective fields, Manchester United and Maybank co-branded a new credit card that can keep up with individuals who live an active, sporty, and healthy lifestyle. First of its kind in the Philippines, the lifestyle credit card is skewed to favor sports needs and healthy choices.

Initially launched in Malaysia in 2011, followed in Singapore, the Philippines is the third country where Maybank launched the first international sports franchise co-branded credit card. Maybank – Manchester United Credit Card powered by Visa is an original initiative of Maybank to complement the healthy, active, and sporty lifestyle of an individual.

Maybank Philippines vice president Eden Leah V. Estrella said that Maybank – Manchester United Credit Card is partnered with various sports retail stores, fitness centers and sports bars.

“They (cardholders) can enjoy discounts which is on top of the region-wide privileges offered by Maybank – Manchester United Credit Card,” Estrella added.

Whenever Manchester United wins a Premiere League match, Maybank – Manchester United Credit Card cardholders can earn five times Treatspoint from purchases made on the day – it’s like winning with the team!

Twice the Premiere League match winning points, 10x Treatspoint can be obtainable with every purchase in United Direct Online Megastore, on top of the 10-percent discount offered both on the online and physical stores.

Red Café Old Trafford abroad and local Planet Sports shops also offer 10-percent discounts. Other perks like 15-percent discount is offered on GNC Live Well outlets.

While as much as 20-percent discount is generously offered on the following stores tied up with Maybank (both locally and regionally): Manchester United Stadium and Museum Tour, Urban Ashram Manila, 360 Fitness Club, Hooters Philippines, and Handlebar Bar & Grill. St. Patrick’s bar also offers some freebies on a minimum purchase for cardholders.

It’s like playing the game, trying to score as much Treatpoints as possible on Maybank’s wide playing field of affiliated apparels, sports bars, and fitness centers participating in the excitement; the field is expanding still wherein more brands are expected to soon become team players.