OREANDA-NEWS. September 20, 2011. At the press conference held in Raffles Beijing Hotel, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China ("ICBC") and American Express Inc ("American Express") announced ICBC AE Platinum Credit Card ("ICBC AE Platinum Card"), the first prestigious AE credit card product launched in Mainland China, marking a new yardstick for superior services and discounts to the cardholder, reported the press-centre of ICBC.

ICBC AE Platinum cards are mainly issued to high-end personal customers in China. An ICBC AE Platinum card has all the functions and features of ICBC dual-currency credit cards and two accounts: RMB A/C and USD A/C. Cardholders are entitled to all the exclusive financial services: Elite Club VIP services at ICBC outlets, discount/no charge for six large categories of services, "Five Special Services" in Internet Banking (VIP Edition). ICBC AE Platinum card also offers a range of unparalleled services with high value-added for the prestigious cardholders: airport lounge VIP services in domestic and overseas airports, worldwide assistance services for platinum cardholders, RMB 4 million travel accident insurance, travel inconvenience insurance, unlimited access to a number of golf courses, special discount at high-class restaurants, private clubs and shopping malls.

ICBC and American Express, leverage of each partner's resources and unique strength, offer personalized, heartfelt butler services and a host of exclusive travel and exceptional experience programs. Cardholders, anytime, anywhere, just call the 24-hour service hotline of International SOS to make reservations on lavish yacht/ private jet, buy luxury or rare goods around the world, look for gifts and souvenirs. In case of the eruption of major epidemic, natural disaster, all the private assistant and all-inclusive butler services will be provided to help cardholders leave the place. ICBC and American Express, while catering all the individual needs of the high-profile cardholders, also bring the benefits of ICBC AE Platinum Card to all the cardholders to enjoy without hassle.

ICBC, being the largest listed bank in the world by profit and market value, has maintained good momentum by moving steadfastly on the operation and transformation. The Bank is leading the domestic peers in all performance indexes. ICBC has issued more than 71 million credit cards, the largest card issuance volume in China and world's No.4. American Express solidifies its best-in-class credit card reputation by its super-superior customer services and incessant innovation throughout its 160-year history. Being the largest independent card issuer in the world, American Express has its own largest network of merchants, one of world's largest travel agency networks covering 140 countries, aiming to provide world-class services and personal concierge services to all the high-profile customers. American Express continues to enjoy an international reputation for prestige and excellence.

ICBC's partnership with American Express dated back to 2004. Both parties have issued many types of personal cards and business cards, with new progress in market expansion, product innovation and risk management. The successful launch of ICBC AE Platinum Card, once again, demonstrates the commitment of ICBC in the delivery of a higher quality and more efficient services to the customers. This will definitely open a new chapter for ICBC-American Express partnership, lift up the core competence of ICBC credit card products and effectively improve the services to high-profile customers.