Albilad Visa Travel Award: First Saudi Travel Pass Cards

The Albilad Visa Travel Award recognizes Bank Albilad for its Travel Pass credit cards, which the bank describes as the first Shariah-compliant travel cards in Saudi Arabia. Visa, the global digital payments company, presented the award for innovation in travel payment solutions through the strategic partnership launched this year.

The award highlights two products: the Travel Pass Infinite and Travel Pass Signature credit cards. Both cards target frequent travelers with points-based rewards and travel services. Bank Albilad operates 123 branches across Saudi Arabia and serves customers through digital banking platforms.

Key Takeaways

Bank Albilad received recognition for Travel Pass Infinite and Signature credit cards
Cards offer 300,000 welcome points transferable to 9 airlines and 7,000 hotels
Partnership with Visa focuses on Islamic banking travel solutions
Services include integrated booking platform and Dubai Airport meet-and-greet

Award Details and Card Features

The Albilad Visa Travel Award acknowledges the bank’s entry into specialized travel credit products. According to Bank Albilad, the Travel Pass Infinite card awards 300,000 welcome points after the first purchase transaction. Cardholders can transfer these points to loyalty programs covering more than 9 international airlines without transfer restrictions and over 7,000 hotels globally.

Both card tiers provide access to a travel booking platform integrated with the bank’s services. Additionally, the bank offers personalized meet-and-greet services at Dubai International Airport for cardholders.

The cards comply with Islamic banking principles, according to the bank’s announcement. For context on [[internal:saudi-islamic-banking-standards|Saudi Arabia’s Islamic banking regulations]], see our coverage of Shariah-compliant financial products.

Bank Albilad’s Service Network

Bank Albilad maintains more than 123 branches throughout Saudi Arabia. The network includes seven self-service centers in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dhahran, Al-Jubail, Al-Kharj, and Yanbu that operate until 9:00 PM. The bank also has presence in Sakani real estate centers in Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, and Madinah.

Customers can access services through the Albilad App 24/7. Customer support operates through multiple channels: Albilad Phone at 920001002, a toll-free line at 8001230000, and social media at @Bankalbilad.

Saudi Travel Credit Card Market

The award comes as Saudi banks expand travel-related financial products to serve growing outbound tourism. According to [[internal:saudi-tourism-spending-trends|recent data on Saudi travel spending]], the Kingdom’s residents represent one of the highest per-capita travel markets in the Middle East.

Visa’s recognition of Bank Albilad reflects broader competition among Saudi financial institutions to capture travel spending through specialized credit products. Several Saudi banks now offer cards with airline partnerships and lounge access benefits.

What’s Next

Bank Albilad has not announced plans for additional Travel Pass card tiers or expanded partnerships beyond the current Albilad Visa Travel Award-winning products. The bank’s focus remains on Islamic banking solutions that address specific customer segments.

Saudi banking analysts expect continued innovation in travel credit products as Vision 2030 initiatives boost both inbound and outbound tourism activity. For coverage of Saudi banking technology developments]], including digital payment advances, see our fintech section.