Barclays partners with GSM Mall to offer great discounts for all its customers

Barclays Bank Head of Cards, Philbert Casmir (third left), addressing a media conference in Dar es Salaam yesterday to announce a partnership between BBT and GSM mall whereby all banks customers will receive a discount up to 15 percent when buying goods using the Barclays debit or credit cards as one of the bank’s commitment to provide card payment solutions for all Tanzanian’s. Second left is GSM Brand Manager, Mohamed Saad, BBT Marketing and Communications Manager, Joe Bendera (right) and GSM Marketing Manager, Cecil Mhina (third right).

Barclays Bank Head of Cards, Philbert Casmir (second​ left), displays the banks ATM card during the function to announce the BBT partnership with GSM Supermarkets in Tanzania. Looking on are GSM and Barclays officials.

Barclays Bank Tanzania Marketing and Communications Manager, Joe Bendera chats with some journalists attended to the function.  ​The Barclays bank customers will now receive a discount up to 15 percent when buying goods using the Barclays debit or credit cards in all GSM shops in all over the country.

Barclays customers to receive up to 15% discount whenever they shop using their Barclays debit or credit card at any GSM Mall owned store in the country.

Speaking during the announcement of the partnership, which took place at GSM Mall - Msasani, Barclays Head of Products – Retail and Business Banking, Oscar Mwamfwagasi said “This strategic partnership is an example of our continued commitment to provide our customers with cashless payment solutions which offer savings for our customers. In these tough economic times, our customers are looking for ways to save more by paying less. This partnership will guarantee all our customers who shop at any of the GSM Mall stores with either their Barclays debit card or Barclays credit card to receive discounts of up to 15% based on the total amount that they spend per purchase”.

In 2016, Barclays was awarded the VISA Agile Award which recognizes the best acquiring bank in Tanzania. The award showcases the bank’s commitment to providing card payment solutions for all Tanzanian’s. Oscar continued, “After winning the award in 2016, the bank took on a strategic decision to ensure that all its customers would start benefitting from its point of sale (POS) machine footprint which spans across the region of Tanzania”.

Also in attendance, was Mr. Fahad Hilal, GSM Mall General Manager who commented, “We are very excited about this partnership, we believe in providing our customers with quality and affordable products that suite any lifestyle. The partnership with Barclays means that, any Barclays customer who visits GSM Mall - Msasani, GSM Mall –Pugu or our Mlimani City stores - Cortefield, BabyShop and Splash will have the opportunity to receive a discount of up to 15% whenever they pay with either their Barclays debit or Barclays credit card”.

Oscar concluded, “At Barclays, we believe in delivering solutions that meet the need of our customers and there ever changing needs. Our customers are why we exist as a bank, and it’s therefore our duty to ensure that we offer them solutions that help them achieve their goals”.