Astana Family Won Dubai Trip by Simply Paying for Purchases with Card
A family from Astana became the winner of the Eurasian Bank Promotion, having won the main prize – a dream trip for four. In winter, the Bank held the Family Trip to Dubai Promotion among Mastercard payment card holders. To participate, you just had to make purchases with a card: transactions over 50 thousand tenge in total for the entire period of the Promotion were automatically included in the draw. The winner was determined randomly, and Oleg was lucky.
“We were standing in the elevator when the youngest son noticed an advertisement on the screen – a trip to Dubai and the Eurasian Bank logo,” Oleg recalls. – He asked: “What’s this?” My wife explained that you can win a trip if you pay with a card. And then he suddenly said: “I’ll make a wish for us to fly there.” We smiled and laughed then, and we could not even imagine that our little dreamer’s wish would come true so soon.”
How the family out about the winning
The news of the win took the family by surprise. Oleg didn’t even believe it at first: “I thought, well, it can’t be – probably a mistake or someone’s joke. And when it became clear that everything was for real, my wife and I were lost with joy. Then came the excitement and pleasant chores: how to organize everything, what to take with us.”
But everything went smoothly, thanks to the attention of Eurasian Bank. “The staff had been in touch with us since the first day, explained everything in detail, and helped with all organizational matters. It gave us confidence – it felt like we were really being taken care of,” Oleg shares.
The family felt like they were not just winners of the Promotion, but welcome guests. The flight was easy, they were met at the airport, and a luxurious and cozy room was waiting for them at the hotel. “Every detail had been thought out to the smallest detail. We were on our way to relax, but we felt like we were in a long-awaited family fairy tale. I was very touched by how much warmth and attention we received,” he recalls with gratitude.
Fishing, sunsets and dreams of returning
A few days in Dubai flew by unnoticed – filled with walks, the sea, cozy cafes and long-awaited fishing.
“We went out to sea on a yacht and fished in the Persian Gulf – it was an exciting adventure for my sons, they had long dreamed of sea fishing,” Oleg recalls. – The younger one then said, “Dad, let’s go again in winter – the captain said that the bite is better then.” I think we already have plans for the next vacation,” he laughs.
The guide Aleksandra conducted soulful city tours for the family, shared interesting stories about Dubai and helped them see not only the vibrant metropolis, but also feel its mood, rhythm, and atmosphere.
Card with unusual features
The story that brought Oleg’s family to Dubai began with Eurasian Bank Mastercard World Black Edition. Oleg has been using it for several years now and appreciates it for its simplicity and convenience – both in everyday life and when traveling.
“There is no need to run to the exchangers – it is convenient to exchange currency directly in the Smartbank mobile app. This is especially important when traveling,” he says. — “In addition, there are pleasant bonuses: up to +5% for payment in the Travel category, free access to business lounges, insurance and 24-hour concierge service. It all really came in handy.”
For Oleg, the card is a reliable assistant, always at hand, with pleasant privileges: up to 3% bonuses for smartphone payments, up to 30% for purchases in his favorite categories, and additional bonuses if there is a deposit.
“We were just using the card as usual,” Oleg says with a smile,” and we didn’t even think that it could give us a whole adventure and so many joyful moments.”
The main gift is time together.
Oleg admits with a smile: the trip to Dubai was a magical holiday for the whole family, but the main value of this story is not the luxury hotel and yacht, but the time spent together.
“In the modern world, we are constantly busy – work, business, gadgets. But here, you don’t have to run anywhere, you don’t have to think about anything. Just being close to each other, watching our children laugh, play, discover something new. It’s a time when we could really hear each other, share our dreams, and just enjoy our time together. It is such moments that remain in our memory forever and make us closer,” he says.
The family is sincerely grateful to Eurasian Bank and Mastercard for helping to fulfill a small childhood wish, which turned into a bright and kind story.
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