‘a super premium credit card with exclusive regional privileges’

Jakarta – PT Bank CIMB Niaga Tbk (“CIMB Niaga”) and MasterCard Worldwide introduced today the World Credit Card, a super premium credit card for the high-end market segment. A product with super quality features and services, the new card will satisfy the needs of the premium market.

Arwin Rasyid, President Director of CIMB Niaga, said, “Indonesia's super premium credit card still has a great potential. We take advantage of this regional credit card launch to strategically expand our credit card market share in Indonesia.”

He added that the bank has recorded a sound credit card growth. As at 31 December 2009, over 700,000 cards had been issued by CIMB Niaga.

Also speaking at the ceremony, Vadyo Munaan, Vice President and Senior Country Manager, Indonesia, of MasterCard Worldwide said, “The World Credit Card is our exclusive card offering customized benefits for cardholders. There are many special features that World MasterCard Experiences offer to satisfy their lifestyle. MasterCard is proud to work with CIMB Niaga and we congratulate the bank on today’s World Credit Card launch.”

World Credit Card Features and Facilities

What makes the Card different from other products of its type is the Regional “Golf” Privileges which give CIMB Niaga World Credit Card holders an “unlimited” opportunity to enjoy free tee off at exclusive golf clubs in Indonesia (8), Malaysia (11), Singapore (1) and Thailand (soon).

On top of that, the Card provides emergency Medical Assistance services that include Global Medical Advice, Medical Evacuation, Repatriation & Mortal Remain Service; as well as CIMB Niaga Private Concierge Services – Travel Advice, Hotel Accommodation Arrangement and Business Service Assistance as well as Airport Handling at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. These premium services reflect CIMB Niaga’s understanding of the significance of comfort, convenience and protection for the World Credit Card holders while planning and arranging their business and leisure trips.

For any information on the regional program reservation and concierge services, and details of the World Credit Card services and products, all card holders need to do is call the CIMB Niaga World Priority Service at (62 21) 5005 88. Our officers are on stand-by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and can be contacted from any location in Indonesia and abroad.

Other attractive features on offer include Super Reward Program tailored just for our World Credit Card holders. Double member reward points are given for any purchase transaction, and another super privilege -- Convertible Member Reward Point to Airlines Mileage (Garuda Indonesia & Malaysian Airlines) -- is also available to cardholders.

About CIMB Niaga

CIMB Niaga was established as Bank Niaga in 1955. In November 2008, as the party accepting merger, CIMB Niaga merged with PT Bank Lippo Tbk, with around 77.24% of the shares of the merged bank held by CIMB Group. The bank offers a comprehensive suite of both conventional and Islamic banking products and services, through a network of 659 branch offices all over Indonesia. CIMB Niaga has more than 11,000 professional employees previously working for Bank Niaga and LippoBank.

CIMB Group is the second largest financial service provider in Malaysia, and one of South-East Asia's leading banking business groups. With head quarters in Kuala Lumpur, CIMB Group runs regional offices in Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand. The Group is the majority shareholder of CIMB Niaga in Indonesia, with single majority shareholding in CIMB Thai in Thailand. CIMB Group is listed on Bursa Malaysia through CIMB Group Holdings Berhad (formerly known as Bumiputra-Commerce Holdings Bhd). The Group has market capitalization of just below RM43.3 billion as at 31 December 2009. The group employs more than 36,000 people in 11 countries it operates.

For more information please call:
Dina Sutadi
Corporate Communication Head
PT Bank CIMB Niaga Tbk
Tel: +62 – 21 250 5151 ext. 35104
Fax: +62 – 21 252 6749
Email: dsutadi@cimbniaga.co.id
Website: www.cimbniaga.com