CrediMax and talabat and Mastercard Announce Strategic Partnership with Exclusive Co-Branded Credit Card Launch

CrediMax, Bahrain’s leading payment solutions provider, today announced a strategic partnership with talabat, the leading everyday app in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and Mastercard to launch the new talabat Credit Card.

The co-branded card combines everyday convenience with elevated lifestyle privileges, delivering a differentiated value proposition for consumers across Bahrain, leveraging Mastercard’s global network to deliver secure, seamless and rewarding experiences.

The talabat Credit Card offers strong value on everyday spending, especially for groceries and food delivery. Cardholders earn 30% cashback on talabat orders and up to 1% cashback on other retail purchases as talabat credit. It also includes free delivery on selected restaurants, stores and more. Plus no annual fee as long as the card remains active. New cardholders can receive a BD 30 welcome bonus by spending BD 300 within the first 45 days.

In addition, the card comes with Mastercard Platinum benefits, such as global airport lounge access, up to 25% discounts on travel and hotels, and up to 20% off car rentals. Cardholders are also eligible to participate in the CrediMax Annual Campaign Raffle for a chance to win luxury prizes.

Mr. Ahmed A. Seyadi, CrediMax Chief Executive Officer said: “This collaboration represents a deliberate alignment of complementary strengths: CrediMax’s market leadership in payments, talabat’s expansive digital commerce ecosystem, and Mastercard’s world-class payment technology. Together, the partners aim to accelerate digital adoption, increase customer lifetime value, and set a new benchmark for co-branded propositions in the region’s payments and e-commerce landscape.”

Moaiad Aqel, Managing Director of talabat Bahrain stated: “Customer experience is at the heart of how we continue to innovate at talabat. Through our partnership with CrediMax, and with the support of Mastercard’s trusted payments technology, we are bringing our customers in Bahrain a proposition that adds real value to their everyday lives. The new talabat Credit Card is designed around the way our customers live, spend, and engage with us, combining seamless digital payments, meaningful rewards, and lifestyle benefits in one integrated experience. This launch reflects our commitment to building deeper customer relationships, and continuously raising the standard for convenience, affordability, and value across our platform.”

Mr. Saud Swar, country manager for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, and other Levant at Mastercard, said: “Building on our long-standing collaboration with CrediMax and talabat, the new credit card reflects our shared focus on delivering relevant, value-driven payment experiences. Through partnerships like this, we continue to advance digital adoption and support the evolving needs of consumers across the region.”

The launch underscores the shared commitment of talabat, CrediMax and Mastercard to deliver enhanced value through innovation and strategic partnerships, providing customers with greater affordability, convenience, and meaningful everyday benefits.