Pioneer to obtain license to issue MasterCard brand credit cards by MasterCard International Inc.

MBF Cards is the largest MasterCard issuer in Malaysia and South East Asia with a large merchant base.

Expanded its operations to include debit cards by introducing its own proprietary card called the Vision Card for the domestic market.

First in Asia to participate in the MasterCard International Incs Maestro International Debit Card Programme.

Won the MasterCard Affinity/Co-branding Programme in Asia Pacific

First card issuer to be awarded the ISO 9002 Certification in Malaysia.
Awarded the MasterCard MasterMember Award.

Winner of the Best CardMember Reward Programme in Asia Pacific.
Certified by the Malaysia Book of Records as having the largest MasterCard member base in Malaysia and cash savings card issuer in Malaysia, and the largest acquirer of MasterCard in Malaysia.

Launched the first multi-party loyalty program ie BonusLink with three other industry market leader namely Shell, Parkson & Maxis/Astro in Malaysia.

Launched the most comprehensive bill payment convenience via Call’n Pay.
Won three (one first and two second place) marketing awards at MasterCard International’s South East Asia Convention, exactly one half of all awards won by Malaysian issuers.

Launched the MBF Lady MasterCard card, the first credit card exclusively for ladies.

Granted a direct license by Visa International Service Association to acquire and issue Visa brand credit cards.

Selected by Visa International to launch the world's first 'contactless' Visa Wave Card.

Awarded 2 Gold Awards in the MasterCard Asia/Pacific Marketing Awards 2005 for Best Overall Marketing Programme and Best LadyCard Programme.

Awarded a Bronze Award in the 2006 D'ucoty Awards for MBF Mastercard® 2006 FIFA World Cup T OneSmart T PayPass Card.

MBF Cards adds one more offering to its stable of cards, further cementing the homegrown brand's reputation as a card specialist with the launch of the MBF Cards Visa Platinum card.

MBF Cards commenced its own credit card lending.

MBF Cards signs agreement with JCB International Co Ltd (JCB), one of the major payment brands and the largest card issuer and acquirer in Japan. This strategic relationship aims to increase card acceptance for both companies.

MBF Cards enables McDonald's to be the first fast food outlet in Malaysia to offer contactless Visa Wave as a payment mode.

Launches a first-of-its-kind CardMembership Programme ‘MBF XtremeDeals’ that offers cool gadgets at never-before-seen prices exclusively to its CardMembers. Purchase is made easy and convenient as the CardMembers can order via phone or online and can enjoy the 0% Easy Payment Plans.

May
First in Malaysia to introduce the ‘Call’n Pay’ credit card payment service which allows CardMembers to settle their MBF Cards credit card bills through their bank accounts via direct debit with just a phone call. This payment convenience is a joint collaboration between MBF Cards and T-Melmax Sdn Bhd.

September
MBF Cards launches its new MBF Cards Lady Platinum MasterCard, an exclusive card for the affluent female population with a minimum income of RM60,000 per annum.

December
MBF Cards is one of the first issuers of the new World MasterCard in Malaysia, a premium card for esteemed high net worth individuals. The MBF Cards World MasterCard offers an elite World of extraordinary privileges and benefits in shopping, traveling and other luxury indulgences to this group of high end CardMembers. This exclusive card is issued via invitation only.