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Watch the London 2012 Olympic Games, thanks to Visa

Be there in person at this year's biggest event.
First Gulf Bank wants to make you part of history. Get a chance to win a trip to London 2012 with your First Gulf Bank Visa Business Credit Card, thanks to Visa. Spend AED 500 from 1st June till 27th June 2012 using your Visa Credit Card issued by First Gulf Bank and get a chance of entering the lucky draw. You can get a maximum of four chances and you could win an all-inclusive trip to London and catch the action live at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Courtesy of Visa the trip to London 2012 will include the following:


  • 4 days/3 nights program from 4th - 7th August 2012
  • Economy-class return air tickets from Dubai International Airport or Abu Dhabi International Airport to London, courtesy of First Gulf Bank
  • Airport meet-and-greet service
  • 4 star hotel accommodation
  • Daily Breakfast
  • Visa Olympic Games-themed prepaid cards valued at GBP 150
  • Pre-selected Olympic events
  • Event transportation to be provided via London public transport
  • Self-guided Hop-On/Hop-Off Tour of London and Attraction Pass
  • Visa Olympic Games-themed merchandise
  • Hospitality Desk
  • Event Support Staff

For more information, please call 600 525500.

  • First Gulf Bank Business Credit Cards and Visa have launched a special campaign this year that gives you a chance to attend the London 2012 Olympic Games. To qualify for this campaign, all you need is a First Gulf Bank Visa Business Credit Card issued by First Gulf Bank and a spend of at least AED 500 during the campaign period.
  • Every time you spend AED 500 using a First Gulf Bank Visa Business Credit Card, you get 1 (one) chance to win an all-inclusive trip to The Olympics. This includes flights, hotel stay, event tickets, sightseeing, a Visa Olympic Games prepaid card and a lot more! You can get a maximum of 4 (four) chances to win the all inclusive trip to The Olympics
  • This competition is open to First Gulf Bank customers using a valid First Gulf Bank Visa Business Credit Card issued in the UAE ("Entrants"). Employees of First Gulf Bank are not eligible to be an Entrant
  • To receive one entry into the competition Entrants must:
    • spend a minimum of AED 500 using their First Gulf Bank Visa Business Credit Card. This spend need not be in a single transaction.
    • be up to date on all payments in relation to First Gulf Bank Visa Business Credit Cards at the time of entry and draw
  • Spend by supplementary cardholders will be included in the calculation for competition entries, but all prizes will be allocated to the primary Cardholder only.
  • Customers may only win once.
  • This competition is open between 25 May 2012 and 25 June 2012 inclusive. Any entries received before the opening date and after the closing date will not be accepted. First Gulf Bank reserves the right to extend the closing date.
  • The random draw will take place in June 2012 at First Gulf Bank offices under the supervision of a representative from the Department of Economic Development.
  • If any winner cannot be contacted within 5 days of the draw date by First Gulf Bank, another winner(s) will be selected from the random draw list and the prize will be awarded to such other winner(s) at the sole discretion of First Gulf Bank.
  • The winner has to confirm his/her acceptance of the prize and provide all documentation (such as a copy of the winner's passport) requested by First Gulf Bank within 5 working days of being contacted by First Gulf Bank. Otherwise another winner(s) will be selected from the random draw list and the prize will be awarded to such other winner(s) at the sole discretion of First Gulf Bank.
  • There will be 2 prizes of travel packages to the London 2012 Olympic Games in London.
  • The Prize includes:
    • 4 day/3 night program from 04 August 2012 to 07 Aug 2012
    • Economy-class return air tickets from Dubai International Airport or Abu Dhabi International Airport to London, courtesy of First Gulf Bank
    • Airport Meet-and-greet service
    • 4 star hotel accommodation based on double occupancy
    • Daily Breakfast (only scheduled group meals)
    • Visa Olympic Games-themed prepaid cards valued at GBP 150
    • Pre-selected Olympic events (no opening and closing ceremony tickets)
    • Event transportation to be provided via London public transport
    • Self Guided Hop-On/Hop-Off Tour of London and Attraction Pass
    • Visa Olympic Games-themed merchandise
    • Hospitality Desk
    • Event Support Staff
  • All other costs incurred when winners take advantage of the prizes will need to be met by the winner. Air tickets are non-refundable and are for fixed dates. Any additional cost of class upgrade if taken or date changes will need to be met by the winner
  • For the avoidance of doubt the travel packages excludes and not limited to the following:
    • Travel visa and other travel related expenses
    • Long distance phone calls, room service, laundry, mini-bar items, loss of hotel property, damage to hotel property, or any other expense incurred in the hotel
    • Personal expense unrelated to the program (shopping, transportation to local sites during free time not part of the tour, food expenses aside from scheduled meals)
    • Transportation during free time, e.g. if the package winner decides to visit the mall outside of scheduled activities
    • Accident insurance coverage
    • Any personal tax that may be levied on package winner with respect to their receipt of the packages or any part thereof
  • You may not transfer your prize to another party and any dispute about the inclusions in the travel packages shall be determined by First Gulf Bank in their sole discretion
  • Tickets to the 2012 Summer Games, whether awarded as a prize and/or are included as part of a promotion, must be accepted as awarded and are subject to all of the applicable terms and conditions prescribed to such tickets from time to time by the LOCOG. Such terms and conditions are contained in the Ticket License Agreement (which can be reviewed at www.tickets.london2012.com/purchaseterms.html, on the back of the physical ticket (once issued) and include prohibitions against any use of the ticket in connection with any commercial promotion or contest (without the consent of LOCOG) and the unauthorized sale of the ticket in excess of face value of the ticket. By accepting tickets as a prize and/or as part of a promotion, the holder is deemed to have accepted all of the applicable terms and conditions

1. Does the minimum spend need to be in a single transaction?

Not at all! The minimum spend may be achieved in as many transactions as you wish. For every multiple of AED 500 spent First Gulf Bank Visa Business Credit Card you hold, you will get one entry to the draw.

2. Will spend on supplementary card(s) issued under my primary First Gulf Bank Visa Business Credit Card is included?

Yes. Amounts spent during the campaign period (25 May to 25 June) on all supplementary cards issued under your primary First Gulf Bank Visa Business Credit Card will be included in calculating the number of entries you will receive for the draw.
However, only the primary cardholder will be eligible to win a prize.

3. Is there a maximum cap on the number of entries I will be allowed to have in the draw?

You can get up to a maximum of 4 entries in the draw. A spend of AED 500 earns you one entry.

4. If a customer is not up to date with his payments, will he be eligible for the lucky draw?

No. If a customer is not up to date with his payments, he will not be eligible for the draw.

5. Are First Gulf Bank staff eligible for the campaign?

No, staff will not be eligible for both the Visa campaigns.

Campaign dates

6. What are the campaign dates? Are both dates inclusive?

This competition is open between 25 May 2012 and 25 June 2012, both days inclusive.
Any entries received after the closing date or before the opening date will not be accepted. First Gulf Bank reserves the right to extend the closing date.

Prizes

7. What are the details of the prize that I can win?

  • 4 day/3 night program from 04 August 2012 to 07 Aug 2012
  • Economy-class return air tickets from Dubai International Airport or Abu Dhabi International Airport to London, courtesy of First Gulf Bank
  • Airport Meet-and-greet service
  • star hotel accommodation based on double occupancy
  • Daily Breakfast (only scheduled group meals)
  • Visa Olympic Games-themed prepaid cards valued at GBP 150
  • Pre-selected Olympic events (no opening and closing ceremony tickets)
  • Event transportation to be provided via London public transport
  • Self Guided Hop-On/Hop-Off Tour of London and Attraction Pass
  • Visa Olympic Games-themed merchandise
  • Hospitality Desk
  • Event Support Staff

8. Are there any exclusion to the prize?

Yes. The package excludes but is not limited to the following:

  • Travel visa and other travel related expenses
  • Long distance phone calls, room service, laundry, mini-bar items, loss of hotel property, damage to hotel property, or any other expense incurred in the hotel
  • Personal expense unrelated to the program (shopping, transportation to local sites during free time not part of the tour, food expenses aside from scheduled meals)
  • Transportation during free time, e.g. if the package winner decides to visit the mall outside of scheduled activities
  • Accident insurance coverage
  • Any personal tax that may be levied on package winner with respect to their receipt of the packages or any part thereof

9. If I win, can I transfer the prize to my friend/relative/someone else?

No. All prizes are non-transferable.

10. If I win, can I convert the prize into cash?

No. Cash alternatives are not permissible.

Winner selection

11. How will the winners be decided?

Winners will be decided by a draw which will take place in June 2012 at First Gulf Bank offices under the supervision of a representative from the Department of Economic Development.
If any winner cannot be contacted within five days of the draw date by First Gulf Bank, another winner(s) will be selected and the prize will be awarded to such other winner(s).
The winner has to confirm his/her acceptance of the prize within five days of being contacted by First Gulf Bank. Otherwise another winner(s) will be selected and the prize will be awarded to such other winner(s).

Winner notification

12. How will I know if I win an Olympics package?

We will attempt to contact all winners within five days of the draw. If any winner cannot be contacted within five days of the draw date by First Gulf Bank, another winner(s) will be selected and the prize will be awarded to such other winner(s). Please ensure your contact details are updated.

Winner documentation requirements

13. Are there any documentation requirements for winners of the Olympics packages?

All winners of the Olympics packages must provide the following to us within five days of being contacted:

  • Name of the winner as per passport.
  • Scanned copy of the winner's passport.
  • Scanned copy of the winner's visa page (if applicable).
  • Any other proof required by First Gulf Bank shall be furnished by the winner

Failure to provide us with the above-mentioned within the said time frame will result in automatic forfeiture of the prize, following which another winner will be selected on First Gulf Bank’s sole discretion and the prize will be awarded to them.

Additional information

14. If I apply for a new First Gulf Bank Visa Business Credit Card today, will I be eligible for the campaign?

If you successfully apply for a new First Gulf Bank Visa Business Credit Card and use it to spend at least AED 500 during the campaign period, then you will be entered into the draw to win.

15. Are flight tickets refundable?

Air tickets are non-refundable and are for fixed dates. Any additional cost of class upgrade will be borne by the winner.

16. How will I book my flights?

Should you win, we will book the tickets for you after you accept the Olympics package prize.

17. Can I win more than one prize?

No, you can only win 1 prize.

18. Will First Gulf Bank arrange tourist visas for winners of the Olympic Games package?

Winners will be responsible for arranging tourist entry visas for themselves. First Gulf Bank will not be able to assist in this regard.

19. I have made a (hotel) booking and part of the limit on my First Gulf Bank Visa Business Credit Card has been blocked. Will I be eligible for the campaign?

We will only include transactions which are posted to your First Gulf Bank Visa Business Credit Card account(s). Pre-authorisation is therefore not included in the campaign spend.
However, if your transaction is posted to your card account within the campaign period, then it will be included in calculating your entries to the draw.

20. If I win, can I go prior to the event to London or stay after the event?

Air tickets are non-refundable and are for fixed dates. Any cost of flight amendments is to be fully borne by the winner.

  • Cash alternatives are not permissible.
  • This prize only applies to First Gulf Bank Visa Business Credit Cards.
  • By accepting a prize within this promotion you give us your approval for announcing your name as a winner across the media.
  • First Gulf Bank reserves the right to alter or amend these terms and conditions or close the competition at any time without prior notice.
  • Any attempt to defraud or violate these official rules in any way in connection with this competition may be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law at First Gulf Bank’s sole discretion. First Gulf Bank reserves the right to make any investigation into the eligibility of an Entrant and delay the award of any prize during the investigation for any period of time deemed necessary and pending the receipt of all and any information deemed necessary. If First Gulf Bank suspects any Entrant of attempting to defraud or violate the rules in any way, then First Gulf Bank reserves the right to disqualify that Entrant from this and all future competitions. First Gulf Bank‘s decisions from any such investigation shall be final and binding in all respects.
  • This prize is non-transferable; transfer of the prize to another may be awarded by Visa or First Gulf Bank at their sole discretion.
  • Entrants agree to release First Gulf Bank and Visa or their parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, divisions, agents and employees to the fullest extent permitted by law, from any and all liability, claims for damage arising out of the Entrant's participation in the competition, the use of any entries as stated herein and the acceptance and use of any prizes.
  • For the avoidance of doubt, First Gulf Bank shall not at any stage use confidential information belonging to the Entrant other than for the purposes of the competition without the prior written consent of the Entrant.
  • Entry does not grant the Entrant the right to use First Gulf Bank’s name, logo or images from or relating to the competition without express written approval. Entrants may not make any public announcement regarding the prize or any other aspect of this competition without the prior consent of First Gulf Bank and any violation of this shall allow First Gulf Bank to withdraw the prize immediately.

This competition is governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates.

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