First Gulf Bank (FGB) announced it will launch the UAE's first green Visa credit card next week in association with Masdar, at the sixth World Future Energy Summit during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. The First Gulf Bank Masdar Card allows members of the community to become more involved in different environmentally sustainable initiatives. Offered in Infinite and Platinum premium categories, the new card is completely environmentally friendly and biodegradable.

For every purchase made by the customer using the card, the bank will automatically contribute on behalf of the customer up to 0.6% of the transaction value towards a fund that will support environmental and sustainable projects all year round. Furthermore, the card offers an exclusive First Green Rewards loyalty programme, which allows cardholders to earn up to 1.5 First Green points for every dirham spent and can be redeemed against a variety of eco-friendly products or green merchants. In addition to all these features, the card also offers infinite and platinum benefits which include complimentary premium upgrades at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Hilton Honors Gold Memberships, Global Airport lounge access, and global discounts at Harrods and many other features.