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COMMERCIAL 16 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 23 JUNE 2019 WHEN you speak to family and friends about opening a bank account, they often talk about lots of paperwork, cum- bersome forms, long waiting times and lists of questions. It is hard to imagine it could ever be possible to open an account, receive a personalised debit card and access your internet banking following a short wel- come meeting and signing just once! But, in fact, this is now what opening an account is like at HSBC Malta as the bank has just launched a brand new experience designed to change how personal bank accounts are opened in Malta and Gozo. The experience starts online, meaning prospective custom- ers can apply at whatever time of day or night suits them. A simple online application ena- bles images of documents to be sent directly to the bank without having to queue up in a branch. The bank then does all the work behind the scenes to meet compliance standards, before applicants are invited for a short welcome meeting in a branch. And just like that, they leave as an HSBC custom- er with a fully functional new card, account number and ac- cess to internet banking. For customers opening a Pre- mier account, this also comes with free travel cover and the whole world of rewards of the HSBC Premier World Master- card.HSBC Advance account holders receive free travel in- surance and all the rewards that come with the HSBC Advance Visa Platinum card. Customers eligible for a regu- lar account enjoy free internet banking and mobile banking. HSBC Malta Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Manage- ment, Daniel Robinson, said: "Our customers told us open- ing a bank account was too dif- ficult. ''We listened to their feed- back and I am excited that we have launched a brand-new experience which I believe will change the way people feel about opening bank accounts in Malta and Gozo. I want to welcome new customers to HSBC and I believe the chang- es we have made will make this simpler, better and faster for them." More information can be found on hsbc.com.mt or 2380 2380. Opening a bank account just became easier at HSBC Malta Simpler, better and faster for new customers to open HSBC bank account FOLLOWING its initial launch in April, Famalco Group's iGO ride hailing brand continues to celebrate their ongoing online campaign, by offering custom- ers the chance to win €100 in cash each month by simply lik- ing and sharing the iGO Face- book Page. While iGO continues to ad- vance on their plans to grow and establish themselves as a renowned professional ride hailing service on the Maltese islands, the brand desire to maintain a close relationship with their customers and cre- ate another means of commu- nication, has lead them to set up an official iGO social me- dia Facebook page, encour- aging users to stay up to date with all new developments and offers. This month alone the ride- hailing company has incred- ible offers for their custom- ers, including the opportunity to win €250 in cash for sim- ply using the iGO app as well as the chance to win a free Domino's Pizza when book- ing a round trip worth €35 and over. The iGO application is avail- able, can be downloaded on all devices, visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook. com/iGO.mt/ and website https://www.igo.mt/ for the latest updates. For more information about iGO or any other unit of Fa- malco Group, please visit the official iGO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ iGO.mt/ and website https:// www.igo.mt/ call us on (+356) 2339 2339 or visit www.Fa- malco.Net. Famalco | Build- ing Business. iLike iGo! A trip to New York City is al- ways alluring. Now it is get- ting even easier for Emirates passengers who will fly from Malta International Airport to JFK International Airport. For a period of three months, the perfect connection between Malta, Italy and New York of- fers passengers leaving from Malta a unique opportunity of both visiting the "Big Apple" and experiencing the Emirates A380 service. From July 27 to October 25, travelers departing from Mal- ta can arrive to New York, tak- ing advantage of Air Malta's convenient flights and con- nections via Malpensa Airport and live a unique experience of traveling with an A380 when flying to JFK Interna- tional Airport with Emirates. Prices start from Eur568 for Economy Class, Eur2,208 for Business Class and Eur4,898 for First Class. Once your flight to New York lands, you may stroll around Downtown, the centre of world finance on Wall Street and Ground Zero, or venture amidst the commerce and cre- ative chaos of Times Square in Midtown. Do not forget to visit Brooklyn, the spot in New York where culture cul- minates; in which you'll find everything from the best new bands to the coolest new res- taurants. Moreover, the green spaces of Central Park and the posh homes of the Upper West Side will make Maltese travelers to feel like they are starring in a movie – it is no wonder that legendary direc- tors found inspiration here. The "Big Apple" is no un- known to Maltese – a lot of expats, relatives and beloved ones live there. People from all cultures walk the streets of the city, or ride the subway system, chatting in different languages; some on holiday, some on business trips, some travelling to and from home. Flight time to New York City is as pleasant as the destination itself. From private suites and shower spas in First Class to flat-bed seats in Business Class to extra room and custom lightning in Economy Class, and inflight Wi-Fi throughout the aircraft, the A380 offers a memorable experience to its passengers. With a weight of more than 500 tonnes and a body craft which is as long as two blue whales and as tall as five giraffes, the A380 provides pretty much everything the Maltese passengers could ask. Slide the privacy doors of your cabin closed and unwind in your own world, either by en- joying a glass of exclusive wine or by relaxing in your private cinema. While on board, you can take your shower at 40,000 feet and rejuvenate by using an exclusive selection of Bulgari toiletries and signature Time- less Spa products. Of course, you can always stay connected in the air, since Emirates Wi- Fi services let you browse so- cial media or replying to your email during your flight. Emirates passengers across all classes can enjoy the air- line's award-winning in-flight entertainment system with 4,000 channels of the lat- est movies, music and pro- grammes. Customers can also enjoy complimentary bever- ages and regionally inspired meals, as well as the warm hospitality of the airline's mul- ti-cultural cabin crew. For more information on Emirates, including how to book flights and a complete list of terms and conditions, visit emirates.com, get in con- tact with your travel agent or with the local Emirates Sales Office. About Emirates The Emirates story started in 1985 when they launched op- erations with just two aircraft. Today, they fly the world's big- gest fleets of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, offering custom- ers the comforts of the latest and most efficient wide-body aircraft in the skies. Emirates inspire travelers around the world with its growing net- work of worldwide destina- tions, industry leading inflight entertainment, regionally in- spired cuisine and world-class service. For more information about Emirates, bookings and terms or use, please visit our official website: www.emirates.com/ mt. Travellers flying from Malta can explore New York with Emirates and Air Malta Malta – New York flights now available via Emirates and Air Malta