Q1: What is Reward Program?
A: It's a loyalty program that rewards customers for using the bank's products and services, for example, using your card, increasing deposits and salary transfer, etc. These points can then be redeemed to do shopping, pay your bills and online shopping, etc. please refer to the above section for details (how to redeem rewards program points).
Q2: How do I sign-up to the program?
A: Simply log on to NBO Internet banking or Mobile Banking. Click on the Reward Program tab on the home screen once you are logged in you will be a member of the Reward Program . You start earning points as soon as you sign up.
Q3: How do I earn points?
A: Points earned by availing yourself of various banking services such as using your Credit/Debit cards. Prepaid travel card can be used for NBO customers to earn points. You can also earn points by increasing deposits, transferring your salary, and buy additional products.
Q4: How do I redeem my points?
A: You can redeem Reward points via various channels: Internet Banking, Mobile Banking and at partner shops
- For Internet Banking click on “Accounts" tab, then you can view the points and redeem them against utility bills, mobile top up, credit card, and rewards shop.
- For Mobile Banking log in to the mobile application click on “Rewards" tab on the home screen then choose your redemption option.
- For partner shops you can redeem your rewards through NBO payment terminals.
Q5: Are there any fees or cost associated with being a member of Reward Program?
A: The program is free of charge
Q6: For how long my Reward Program points are valid?
A: All points have a validity of 2 years
Q7: Can I redeem my points for the benefit of anyone I choose?
A: Yes. For Example (pay a postpaid mobile bill for someone else's Mobile number)
Q8: What is the minimum redemption threshold?
A: Minimum redemption is set at 4000 Reward Points. This applies to credit card payments. And, minimum of 2000 Reward Points is set for utility bill payments.
Q9: Can I redeem my points against part payment?
A: Part payments are allowed.
Q10: Can I amend my redemptions?
A: No, redemption once successful cannot be amended.
Q11: Can I cancel my redemptions?
A: Cancellations can be made at any time, but the associated points will not be refunded.
Q12: How can I earn points?
A: You can refer to (How to earn) section on Reward Program page using the following link:
https://www.nbo.om/en/Pages/Personal-Banking/Solutions/Nuqati-Reward.aspx
Q13: What can I do with my accrued points?
A: You can redeem your points online using NBO Mobile Banking or Internet Banking. Also, you can redeem your points using NBO terminals enabled with Reward Program
Q14: What is the maxiumum Rewards I can earn per transaction?
A: A maximum cap of 20,000 Rewards per transaction will apply across all card categories.
Reward Program Rewards Shop - FAQs
Q1: How does Reward Program Shop ordering work?
A: While browsing through the Reward Program Rewards Shop, you can view all your favorite products. Products displayed on the Reward Program Reward shop depend on the delivery destination selected. For visitors, the default delivery destination is Switzerland; hence please login to see rewards offered in your delivery country. After you have added your selected items to the "Basket", click on the "Checkout button" to adjust quantities, to select your preferred points-plus-cash combination or to modify your products/items selection. After finalizing the payment details, click the "Buy now button" to submit your order.
Q2: How can I check the status of my Reward Program Reward shop orders?
A: You can check the status of all your orders under "My Transactions" tab of your Reward shop account. Once logged in, click on "My Profile" and then "My Rewards" where you will find "My transactions" tab.
Q3: What is the shipping policy for my order?
A: Due to the variety of rewards, the shipping policy and terms may differ from reward to reward. Please check the specific policies under "Merchant Details" for the respective partner and the "Rules & Restrictions" for each specific reward. Please note that the delivery of certain products may involve custom, VAT or other charges, depending upon the shipping destination and the custom authorities of the destination country. Members might have to pay these charges to receive the delivery.
Q4: Can I cancel or return a reward order?
A: Generally, reward orders cannot be cancelled after the submission of your order, however, please note that return policies may vary between reward merchants and that reward-specific terms & conditions may apply. In case of questions, please contact the respective merchant at the number stated in your order confirmation. In case reward cancellations are possible, please always contact the merchant directly to cancel the order. Only in this case your points will be retransferred to your Reward Program account. Additionally, please be advised that voucher orders/redemptions cannot be cancelled once placed and are not replaceable if lost, stolen, destroyed or expired.
Q5: How does credit card payment work on Reward Program shop?
A: For all "points & cash" orders on the Reward Program shop you can pay with Visa and MasterCard. We use3-D Secure Services (i.e. verified by Visa, MasterCard Secure Code) from our Wire card payment gateway to process your online payment. For millions of people around the world, 3-D Secure is the way to pay - trusted and secure. However, minimum points need to be used to process the "points& cash" orders.
Q6: In which currencies can I pay my rewards?
A: All "points & cash" orders are processed exclusively in CHF [Schweitzer Franken], EUR [Euro], GBP [United Kingdom Pounds], AED [United Arab Emirates Dirhams], USD [United States Dollars] or INR [Indian Rupee] and your credit card will be charged accordingly. For your convenience, you can set a display currency on the Reward Program shop which will make the purchase price for all rewards appear in your preferred currency, calculated at the current applicable currency exchange rate (for information purposes only).
Q7. Can I pay part of the payment using my account/card and part from my Reward Program points?
A. While using Reward Store, you have the option to split the payment between using your Reward Program points and debiting your account/card. However, minimum points need to be used to process the "points& cash" orders.
Q8: Why can the points or retail price of a particular reward vary?
A: Retail and points prices for rewards offered on the Reward Program shop may vary according to the selected delivery destination. All reward prices are calculated on a daily basis and depend on respective currency exchange rates (provided by www.xe.com.
Q9. Can we redeem our points to buy Online Gift Voucher?
A. Yes, this option is available with selected partners. For example, Baby shop, Steve Madden, Shoexpress, Max.
Q10. How can I receive an order confirmation for the Gift Voucher?
A. You will receive an order confirmation email and then you can download the voucher code from the option "My account" as follows: after login to NBO mobile app, click on Reward Program you will be landed on nuqati.nbo.om, then click on the three lines on the top left of the page. Then click on My Account and download the voucher.