Effective 1st October 2018

You earn Joud Points on every purchase using your Al Hilal Bank eligible credit & debit card.

CREDIT CARDS

		Joud Points earning per AED 1 or equivalent spend
Sr. No.	Credit Card	Domestic	International
1	World Elite Exclusive	1.5	2
2	World Elite	1.5	2
3	World	1.25	1.75
4	Platinum	1	1.5
5	Gold	0.50	1
6	Classic	0.50	1

For credit card normal spend you earn the above-mentioned Joud Points, however depending on the outlet or outlet category you may earn more or less points as detailed in the table below:

Category*	Joud Points earning per AED 1 or equivalent spend for both Domestic & International spends
Government, Telecom, Utility, Real Estate, Education, Fuel, Grocery, Insurance and Auto Dealership payments	0.25 Joud Point
Charity payments	0.10 Joud Point

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DEBIT CARDS

		Joud Points earning per AED 1 or equivalent spend
Sr. No.	Debit Card	Domestic	International
1	Infinite	0.10	0.20
2	Signature	0.10	0.20
3	Platinum	0.10	0.20

For Debit card spends, you earn the above-mentioned Joud Points on all the outlet categories including Government, Telecom, Utility, Real Estate, Education, Fuel, Grocery, Insurance, Auto Dealership and Charity payments.

Joud Points will be credited to your points pool on the posting date of the transactions, on your Debit and Credit card.

Can I do an online check-in?

Online check-in is not always offered by every airline on its website. If the website does permit online check-in you may do so by using your Airline Booking Reference number.

Is there a Customer support number?

Yes, you may address your queries to Al Hilal Bank's 24 hours Customer Support at 600 522 229.

How do I print my ticket?

You can view all your upcoming and completed trips by selecting the ‘Manage Bookings’ section on the website. You can view/print your ticket by clicking on the Booking Reference number.

I did a search for flight tickets and selected my flight. However, after providing the passenger details, I see that the fares have increased. Why?

The airline fares are dynamic in nature and are based on availability of the seats on the particular flight. There are always chances that the seats selected by you may get sold till the time you complete your booking. Therefore, to minimize the chances of booking failures, we check the availability of the seats before you proceed with the payment. If you find that the fare has increased at this step, you have the option of going ahead with the booking or to refresh the search.

Can I enter my Frequent Flyer number at the time of booking?

Currently we do not accept the Frequent Flyer number. You can provide your Frequent Flyer number at the airline counter at the time of check-in.

How do I get my e–ticket details?

We will send your e–ticket details to the registered e-mail address provided by you to Al Hilal Bank, when you made your reservation.

How do I cancel a flight reservation?

For bookings made on Joud Rewards’ website, no cancelations are allowed if done voluntarily. Hence no points will be refunded back into your account. For any reasons not initiated by you, i.e. flights being grounded/canceled/or any other unforeseen circumstances wherein you are denied travel, applicable points will be refunded back into your account. This again would be as per the discretion of Joud Rewards.

Can I book a multi–city trip?

Multi-city booking is not available. In order to book a multi-city travel, you will have to book individual sectors, separately.

What should I do in cases like - No Flight Results Shown / No Air Search results found / Your Request cannot be processed, please try again later?

To eliminate the error, press control + H to clear your browser and temporary files and try search again. If the error persists, it could be due to either of two situations: we can’t find flights for the specified route or the flights are not available on your specified date.

I did not get an e-mail confirmation. What do I do?

If you do not receive an e-mail confirming your booking, there is a possibility that an improper e-mail address was registered in our records or your Internet Service Provider blocked the e-mail as a ‘spam’, in which case we suggest that you check the email address and your spam folder. You can also contact Al Hilal Bank by calling 24 hours Customer Support at 600 522 229.

What is the maximum number of tickets I can book?

A maximum of 9 tickets can be booked at one time. If you need to book for more than 9 travelers, you will have to repeat the booking process for the additional travelers. Also, some airlines do not allow booking for more than 4 passengers (adult + children) at one time.

Can I book tickets for infants?

Yes, you can book for one infant per adult on Joud Rewards. The age of the infant must be below 24 months on the date of travel. Make sure you carry valid proof of age documents at the time of check-in. The infant is not awarded a seat on the flight and has to travel with the accompanying adult.

How do I find out my baggage limit?

Limits for both, cabin and checked-in baggage vary by airline rules and sometimes by criteria of baggage weight or numbers. Please contact the airline directly or visit the airline’s website for accurate details regarding baggage limits, as rules vary from time to time without prior notice.

I’ve booked my tickets but now need to add my child’s tickets to my booking. How do I proceed for this?

You would need to contact your airline directly to book tickets for your child.

Do I need to confirm my flight reservation before I fly?

No, you do not have to. However if you wish, you may contact the airline directly.

How do I confirm special services like seats/meals, wheelchair, bassinets etc.?

Joud Rewards does not do a pre–seating or confirm meals. You will have to call the airline directly for any seat or meal requirements. Also airlines require to be notified a minimum of 24–48 hours prior in case any special meal or service needs to be confirmed. All special requests are subject to confirmation from the airline and in some cases may be chargeable as per airline policy.

Do I have to show my e–ticket confirmation e-mail at the airline check–in counter?

Yes, you do. Some airports do not allow you to enter without a printout of your e–ticket, so be sure to carry one with you. If you have forgotten to carry your e–ticket printout, you can contact the airline ticketing counters at the airport to issue a duplicate itinerary receipt.

Do you issue paper tickets?

No, we do not issue paper tickets.

I misspelled my name while booking a ticket. How do I get it changed?

In such cases you may check if the airline which you have booked with, entertains change–of–name requests.

Do I have to pay anything extra at the airport?

Normally, all taxes for the airport are collected on the ticket at the time of booking itself. However, many airports do collect development fees/taxes at the time of departure. Please check with the respective airline before you travel.

Can I book a room where more than two adults will occupy it?

Most of the hotels allow additonal guests in a room for an extra charge, but the number of occupants should not exceed the maximum number of guests allowed per room by the hotel. You would need to directly check with the hotel for such bookings, as it varies as per the terms and conditions of the hotel.

Our children will be traveling with us; will there be any hotel charge for them as well?

When making your booking, select the number of children traveling with you from the 'Children' drop-down box. If you select one child, our search will give you the price of a Double Room with a child, not including an extra bed. If you want an extra bed in the room, you need to increase the number of passengers in your search.

Can I request a room preference such as smoking/wheelchair friendly etc.?

Yes, you can. Although, you will have to check with the hotel directly for such requests before you do the online booking.

I did not receive an e-mail confirmation. What do I do?

If you do not receive a confirmation e-mail from us, there is a possibility that an improper e-mail address was registered in our records or your Internet Service Provider blocked the e-mail as a ‘spam’ in which case we suggest you check the address and your spam folder. You can also contact Al Hilal Bank's 24 hours Customer Support at 600 522 229. It is important at the time of contacting us that you convey information on:

1. Name against which reservation was made
2. Location (city) and name of the hotel
3. Dates of check-in/check-out

How long will it take for the hotel to receive my booking information?

The time taken for the hotel to receive your reservation information varies by hotel and arrival date, although most hotels should receive this information within 12 hours from the time you make your booking (excluding night timings and weekends, as this is when the hotel reservation desks are closed). Please note that this does not apply to bookings made for the same day.

What is the standard check-in time for hotels?

The standard check-in time is after 1400 hours (local time). But it may vary according to season and/or city. Please check with the hotel for clarity.

I am arriving late; will the hotel hold my room until I arrive?

Yes, the hotel will hold your room booking until 7am the day after your planned arrival date, as your reservation is a confirmed booking. However, please check with the hotel for details.

I am arriving earlier than planned; will the hotel accommodate me?

In such case, we suggest you contact the hotel in advance to check for accomodation, as terms and conditions vary with different hotels.

How can I get a receipt or invoice for my hotel booking?

Further, you can view/print your receipt by selecting the Booking Reference number.

What are the cancelation charges on redemption bookings?

For bookings made through Joud Rewards, no cancelations are allowed, if done voluntarily by you; hence no points will be refunded back into your account. For any reasons not initiated by you i.e. hotels sold out and/or any other unforeseen circumstances wherein you are denied stay, applicable points will be refunded back into your account. This again is as per the discretion of Al Hilal Bank.

What is the difference between a Double and a Twin Room?

A Double Room has 1 King-sized bed, whereas a Twin Room has 2 single or Queen-sized beds.

Do I need to reconfirm my hotel booking?

No, this is not necessary. However if you wish, you may contact the hotel directly.

Can I change the dates of my hotel booking?

Joud Rewards does not support changes/modifications to bookings once they are made. Please do not call the hotel directly for reservation changes or cancelations, as the same would not be entertained.

I need to avail an early check-in /late check-out. Can this be done?

This depends completely on the hotel’s room availability on that particular date. Al Hilal Bank cannot guarantee anything to this regard.

Are meals/breakfast included in the hotels booked?

Not all hotels include complimentary breakfast.

Can I make a hotel booking for today’s check-in?

Sorry this is not possible. Hotel reservations have to be booked a minimum of 3 days in advance.

Can I request for connected rooms if I am booking 2 rooms, or a smoking room preference etc.?

Most of the hotels are booked directly through international suppliers. We can add these requests as a comment to the hotel; however AL Hilal Bank does not guarantee the confirmation of the same. These requests would have to be made directly at the hotel at the time of check-in.

Do I get an immediate booking confirmation?

Once car redemption is made, the confirmation is not immediate. It takes a minimum of 24-72 hours for a confirmation. For any queries regarding confirmation, you can call Al Hilal Bank's 24 hours Customer Support at 600 522 229.
At times when your booking is not confirmed, the points will be refunded back into your account and you can repeat your attempt to book online.

Can I change my booking?

Once the car booking is done, the existing booking cannot be amended.

Can I cancel my booking?

For bookings made through Joud Rewards, no cancelations are allowed if initiated voluntarily by you. Hence no points will be refunded back into your account. However, if the reason for cancelation is from the service provider/supplier’s end, the points will be duly credited into your account within 7 business days.

How old do I have to be to rent a car?

For most car hire companies, the age requirement is between 25 and 70 years. If the driver is under 25 or over 70 years of age, you may have to pay an additional fee (charges may vary depending on city/country and type of car).

Is it possible to rent a car for another person through my account?

Yes, as long as they meet the stipulated requirements. You would need to mention their details while making the reservation.

Does my car redemption include all charges or is there anything extra I have to pay?

Most car rental services include in their price - Theft Protection, Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), local taxes, airport surcharges and any road fees, cross border driving. However, you would be responsible for any ‘extra’ charges at the time of car pick-up, fees for a young/additional driver, one-way fees. The same will be explained to you, in addition to ways to reduce costs like carrying child seats and GPS before you make your car booking. You may read more about this in the ‘Terms and Conditions’ section of the car rental service you are booking with.

Does the car Insurance provided cover all claims?

No. The car insurance provided by the rental company is limited and in case of any misfortunate event, an excess amount will have to be paid by the customer. However, full insurance can be purchased directly through the supplier at the time of collecting the car.

Do I have to pay any deposit?

Yes, the time you pick your car for rental, you will be required to leave a security deposit against possible damage to the car during the rental period. The deposit will be charged directly by the car hire company. Quite often, a credit card in the name of the main driver is required. If the condition of the car and extras is the same on return as at the time of rental, and is in accordance with the fuel policy, the security deposit will be refunded upon returning the car (please note that it may take 14 days for the money to appear into your credit card account again).

How many days will it take to get my reward merchandise delivered?

Your reward merchandise will be delivered within 2-3 weeks (subject to availability of the stock).

What should I do if the reward merchandise doesn’t reach me within 21 working days?

Please call Al Hilal Bank's 24 hours Customer Support at 600 522 229 to check on the status of your order.

What if the product reaches my mentioned delivery address when I was away or not available?

Should this occur, the delivery service would reattempt to deliver the product thrice, so kindly ensure your availability. Post that, the following options are available to receive the product;
a. collect the product at the courier company.
b. arrange a delivery according to your convenient date & time. In this case, delivery charges will be levied, which can be either paid directly to the delivery service or if you have enough points, those will be debited from your reward account.

What if I want to exchange/upgrade my order?

Once an order has been placed it cannot be exchanged or upgraded.

What should I do if the reward merchandise delivered to me is wrong or damaged?

In the unfortunate event that the merchandise is either incorrect or damaged, please call Al Hilal Bank's 24 hours Customer Support at 600 522 229 within 24 hours of the merchandise being delivered. In case we do not receive the request within 24 hours, no replacement will be permitted. Reward points will not be refunded to you.

What should I do if I ordered the wrong item?

In such a case your Joud Rewards points will not be refunded back to you.

Is the Delivery FREE of charge?

The cost of shipping would be included in the points utilized for redemption. However, it would vary according to the ‘Joud Rewards’ merchandise selected. However, applicable taxes, customer fees and charges may be applied by the relevant local government.

What if I want to cancel my order?

Sorry this is not possible. Cancelation is not permissible and your Joud Rewards points will not be refunded back to you.

How long will it take to receive the voucher?

This Voucher will be delivered to your registered email address within 2-3 working days.