Issuance Criteria


Card types, credit limits, and eligibility criteria are determined in accordance with the Bank’s internal policies. Credit limits are calculated based on 40% for employed 30% for retired customer’s net salary, divided by the applicable repayment percentage.


Credit Limits by Card Type in KD

                Card Type Minimum credit limit Issuance Fee Annual Renewal Fee
British Airways World Mastercard          1000 KD     100 KD          100 KD
        Titanium Mastercard           200 KD      50 KD           50 KD

  • Annual Interest Rate (APR) 12.00% including service charge.
  • Maximum credit limits for each card type are subject to the Bank’s Terms and Conditions.


Payment Methods
Al-Tijari offers two payment options for credit facilities:


1- Credit Card:

  • Payments are made in monthly installments.
  • The minimum monthly payment is 8.3% of the outstanding balance, plus applicable interest.


2- Charge Card:

  • The full outstanding amount must be settled on a monthly basis.


Cash Withdrawals and Usage:

  • Worldwide acceptance at over 25 million outlets.
  • Cash withdrawals available in local currencies from more than 1 million ATMs globally.
  • Cash advances are subject to a 5% flat fee (minimum KD 2).


Additional Fees and Conditions:

  • When used for transactions in a currency other than the card currency, a 2.5% commission on the foreign exchange variance applies.
  • Over-limit charge: 1% or minimum KD 2 once the outstanding amount exceeds the credit limit (calculated on the over-limit amount).
  • Late payment charge: 1% or minimum KD 2 if the due amount is not settled in full by the end of the month (calculated on the unsettled installment amount).