LBC Express, a leading courier and cargo solutions provider in the Philippines, has partnered with FGB, one of the UAE’s leading financial institutions, to offer its customers an instalment payment scheme at zero interest for cargo services.

This programme is the first of its kind in the UAE, said a statement from the company.

The instalment payment scheme is available for sea cargo, air cargo, Express Air and Rest of the World services, it said.

UAE residents can take advantage of this service to send packages to 236 destinations across the globe, it added.

Customers can choose to pay within three, six, nine or 12 months, said the statement.

FGB credit card customers can now redeem their earned reward points against LBC discount vouchers as part of the FGB rewards programme, it stated.

Mark Agalo-os, LBC’s vice president for the Middle East, said: “We are proud to announce our tie-up with FGB, allowing customers to settle cargo services in easy instalment payments using their FGB credit cards.”

“Our valued clients can send as many packages and parcels, as well as choose from any of the monthly payment options for a minimum requirement of Dh150 ($40.8). It is like easily sending cargo for less than Dh15 ($4) per month up to 12-month instalment,”

Girish Advani, head of personal banking, FGB, said: “As part of our commitment to provide the best innovative products and services to our customers, it is a privilege to collaborate with LBC Express to offer an accessible payment scheme for cargo services for all UAE residents.”

“This innovative product, which is the first of its kind in the UAE, provides customers with convenient payment terms for courier services based on their preferred instalment plan,” he said.

“As we continue to present better user experiences, consumers of this service also have the added advantage of a simple fee structure, enabling them to send packages to families and loved ones without having to worry about making an upfront payment,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service