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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Al Masraf Rewards offered to?
  • The Al Masraf Rewards program is currently offered to Al Masraf Credit Card customers
How can I access and activate my membership on the ‘Al Masraf Rewards’ website?
  • If you are an Al Masraf Credit Card customer, you are automatically entitled to access the ‘Al Masraf Rewards’ program. Simply, log on https://rewards.almasraf.ae to activate your membership by using the following information. o Al Masraf Customer Identification Number o Your Email Address o Your Mobile Number

  • The above information should be identical to the bank records. If your details do not match, ‘Al Masraf Rewards’ will not allow you to access your Al Masraf Rewards account. To update your information with us call 600 52 9999 or visit our nearest branch.

  • Upon registration a SMS & Email will be sent to you with your access password, which you can use to log into your Al Masraf Rewards account
How can I earn Al Masraf Rewards Al Masraf Points?
How can I redeem Al Masraf Rewards Al Masraf Points?
What is the validity of Al Masraf Rewards Al Masraf Points?
  • Your ‘Al Masraf’ points are valid for a period of 36 months from the date of earning.
Can I use my Al Masraf Online banking credentials to transact on ‘Al Masraf Rewards’ Website?
  • The registration on the Al Masraf Rewards Website is an independent process and it has an independent password that you input while activating your Al Masraf Rewards account.


For Flight Bookings
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.
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 using your Airline Booking Reference number.
Check-in:
  • You need to check-in at least 3 hours prior to departure for all International flights, and 2 hours prior to departure for all Domestic flights. However, we would always recommend you call the respective airline to understand their check-in timing policy. As per airline rules, the standard check-in time begins 3 hours prior to departure. Infants must have valid proof of age documents showing that the infant is less than 24 months old. You need to carry appropriate travel permissions (valid passport, visa, immigration clearance etc.) acquired before departure. Al Masraf Rewards or Gift Management DMCC is not responsible for lack of documents produced during check-in.
Is there a Customer support number?
  • Yes, you may address your queries to Al Masraf Rewards’ 24 hours Customer Support at 600 52 9999.
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 through redemption. If you find that the fare/ points have 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 us, when you made your reservation or to the email registered with Al Masraf Rewards Program Website
How do I confirm my seat assignments?
  • Kindly call your airline directly to check whether you can choose your seat by quoting your airline Booking Reference number.
How do I cancel a flight reservation?
  • For bookings made on Al Masraf 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 Al Masraf Rewards website account. This again would be as per the discretion of Al Masraf Rewards terms & conditions
How do I amend my booking?
  • Al Masraf Rewards can assist you with amendments to most bookings. In some cases, though, you will need to contact the airline directly. Every booking made on Al Masraf Rewards is subject to amendment charges levied by the airline, which may vary by flight and booking class.

  • If you amend your booking, you will be charged the difference in fare, if any, and applicable when the amendment is made. However, if the new fare is lower than the original fare, the difference in the fare amount will not be refunded. The rebooking charges as applicable will be collected and charged to your Al Masraf Rewards account in equivalent points. In addition to the airline's amendment charges, Gift Management DMCC managing Al Masraf Rewards website charges an amendment handling fee of USD 50 equivalent points.

  • Gift Management DMCC will collect these charges from you when we make the changes to your travel plans. We will also collect the difference in fare, if any is applicable when the amendment is made. Depending on the airline policy, some booked fares may not allow an amendment.
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 you check the address and your spam folder. You can also contact by calling Al Masraf Bank 24 hours Customer Support at 600 52 9999.
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.
What is the maximum number of seats I can book?
  • A maximum of 9 seats 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 Al Masraf 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?
  • Al Masraf Rewards powered by Gift Management DMCC does not do individual bookings for children below 12 years of age. 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.?
  • Al Masraf 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?
  • You can call us to check if the airline which you have booked with, entertains change–of–name requests. However, if the airline does not allow it, you will have to cancel and rebook the ticket. Normal amendment charges apply in such cases. Certain airlines do not even allow a reissue of ticket on such occasions and a new ticket has to be issued. Al Masraf Rewards will not entertain any refund or reversal of points in such cases.
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.


For Hotels booking
Can I book a room where more than two adults will occupy it?
  • Most of the hotels allow additional 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 check with the hotel directly for such requests and book online.
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 Masraf Bank Customer Support at 600 52 9999. 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 as this may vary as per the Hotel policy.
I am arriving earlier than planned; will the hotel accommodate me?
  • In such case, we suggest you to contact the hotel in advance to check for accommodation, as terms and conditions vary with different hotels.
How can I get a receipt or invoice for my hotel booking?
  • You can view all your upcoming and completed trips by selecting the ‘Manage Bookings’ section. 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 Al Masraf 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 Masraf Rewards terms & conditions.
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?
  • AL Masraf 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 Masraf Rewards cannot guarantee anything to this regard.
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 Masraf Rewards 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.


For CAR RENTALS
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. 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 Al Masraf 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 7-10 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 Al Masraf Rewards 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. 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, cross border driving. 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.
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).
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.


For Shop – online purchase
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 Masraf Rewards’ 24 hours Customer Support at 600 52 9999 to check on the status of your order or log a request to track the 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 Masraf Rewards’ Customer Support 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 AL MASRAF Rewards Al Masraf 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 ‘Al Masraf Rewards’ merchandise selected. However, applicable taxes, customer fees and charges may be applied by the relevant local government.
Do you deliver items outside Dubai?
  • No, all items are delivered only within Dubai.
What if I want to cancel my order?
  • Upon cancelation, your AL MASRAF Rewards points will not be refunded back to you. To cancel your order please call Al Masraf Rewards’ 24 hours Customer Support at 600 52 9999.