International Bank of Qatar (ibq) has unveiled its new Visa Signature credit card for its elite clientele base.

The bank said that the new credit card, which comes with premium insurance coverage including full travel insurance, extended warranty and purchase protection, will further improve its elite banking package, which provides preferential banking products and exclusive levels of service.

The ibq Visa Signature Card will offer access to airport lounges, as well as the premium Visa Signature Concierge service, such as restaurant recommendations, reservations, or even vacation-planning assistance, 24 hours a day.

Clients can also get privileged access to the Visa Signature Luxury Hotel Collection which offers exclusive benefits at over 900 luxury hotels across the globe.

International Bank of Qatar retail banking head Andrew Ball said, "The introduction of our Visa Signature Card is an outstanding and innovative enhancement to our elite banking package that offers our clients a more personalised level of service, preferential rates, a dedicated personal banker and much more."

He further added that Signature cardholders will be able to enjoy premium conversion of 1 point for every QAR 6 spent , which allows points earned across a variety of products and services to be redeemed on over 800 airlines and 160,000 hotels worldwide without restriction.