Early Days

Diners Club International was the first card to enter Saudi Arabian market way back in 1975. The program was first managed the Blue Card Company. In the year 1994, the company became a wholly owned subsidiary of one of the leading energy providers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A. K. Bakri Mohammed Saleh & Sons Holding Company Limited, Jeddah. The operating name of company was changed to The Card Company. This company was registered under the Bahrain Monetary Agency and was wholly represented by Bakri Travel and Tourism.

History of DINERS CLUB International

The First Supper

When it came time to pay the bill after a business meal at a New York restaurant in 1949, Frank McNamara discovered that he had misplaced his wallet. He managed to resolve the situation, but then resolved never to face this embarrassment again.

Cash Has Competition

Working with his business partner, Ralph Schneider, Frank McNamara created Diners Club and the rest is now history. So, in 1950 Diners Club created a brand new industry and heralded the era of plastic money.

More People, More Cities, Multi-use

In 1951, Diners Club card members increases to 20,000 and is accepted in many major U.S. cities. The card is accepted in more restaurants, hotels, car rentals, florists etc.

Wider Network

In 1952, the Diners Club Card was accepted at thousands of merchant outlets. Diners Club brand soon became a cultural icon. Diners Club also introduced franchises in Canada, France and Cuba. Cardmembers and merchants grew almost exponentially as Diners Club pioneered many of the innovations that are now widespread in the credit
card industry.

Growing Network

In 1955, the Diners Club card is now accepted in most of the countries in Europe, Middle East, Caribbean, South America and boasts of an exclusive membership of 200,000.

Great Gift

In 1956, Diners Club comes up with the idea of Great Gift Certificate for its cardmembers.

Travel Insurance

1958, Diners Club offers travel insurance.

The Movie & the Game

In 1962, Hollywood released a movie by the name "The Man From The Diners Club"
followed by the creation of a board game called "The Diners Club Game" by the Ideal Toy Corporation.

First Corporate Card

In 1970s, Diners Club sharpened its focus on the niche market of business travelers by introducing the first corporate charge card. Currently, more than 70% of the Fortune 500 companies are members of Diners Club card.

Continue to widen

Today, with more than eight million affluent, frequent traveler cardmembers worldwide, Diners Club continue to deliver the best payment systems and information management by offering insightful products and responsive services specifically designed for customers and merchant establishments.

Freddie Awards

Diners Club is proud of accomplishments over the last 50+ years including five "Freddie Awards" for the best frequent traveler charge card program.