EastWest Bank recently unveiled the upgraded features of the EastWest Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer World and Platinum Mastercard credit cards.

“We further enhanced EastWest Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer World and Platinum Mastercard credit cards in our continuing commitment to providing premium travel experiences to our valued customers, especially those who are fond of ‘travel hacking’,” said EastWest Bank Senior Vice President and Credit Cards Business Head Aylwin Mia P. Tamayo.

“Travel hacking” refers to the various ways one can earn points and miles toward future travel, often by strategically using credit card points or miles, or those earned with airline and hotel programs, to score discounted travel perks such as flight upgrades to first-class seats or duty- free shopping vouchers.

“With the popularity of social media influencers who show off luxury vacations booked with credit card points or accumulated travel miles, travel hacking has gone mainstream, and everyone wants a piece of the action,” Ms. Tamayo said.

The EastWest Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer World and Platinum Mastercard credit cards are perfectly designed for those who aspire to reach their milestone destinations sooner and to travel more frequently, by empowering them to earn KrisFlyer miles easily for their travel and overseas spend.

“Using these cards can open up a world of travel opportunities,” Ms. Tamayo added.

Further elevating the travel experience with the EastWest Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Mastercard credit cards, EastWest Bank unveiled these additional perks:

• A generous purchase to-miles conversion rate of 1 KrisFlyer mile per P12 spent on EastWest Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer World and 1 KrisFlyer mile per P15 spent on EastWest Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Platinum, cardholders can earn more miles across various categories, including flights with Singapore Airlines and Scoot, purchases  at Kris Shop, Pelago, Kris+, other travel-related expenses, and online shopping spend.
• With the Mastercard® Travel Pass (MTP) provided by DragonPass, cardholders will have access to over 1,300 airport lounges worldwide, including exclusive access through the Plaza Premium Group partnership. The MTP app ensures a seamless experience, providing real-time updates on lounge access, travel information, and dining offers.
• A low 1.70% fee on international purchases allows cardholders to indulge in guilt-free shopping abroad.
• The cards provide up to P20 million in travel insurance coverage for the cardholder and their family when travel expenses are charged to the card.
• Cardholders can access exclusive travel perks, including guaranteed lowest hotel rates and personalized trip recommendations through a dedicated Lifestyle Manager, with the Mastercard® Travel and Lifestyle Services.

The EastWest Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Mastercard credit cards also now sport a new premium and sophisticated design that is recyclable and environmentally friendly.

“As we commemorate EastWest’s 30th Anniversary, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible for our customers,” said Ms. Tamayo. “For many Filipinos, traveling to many parts of the world has become a bucket-list dream. Our strong partnership with Singapore Airlines Group and Mastercard helps us demonstrate our commitment and continued focus on achieving our customers’ dreams.”

About the Product:

The EastWest Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer World Mastercard is a premium credit card designed for those who live life to the fullest and are passionate about travel. It offers cardholders the opportunity to earn KrisFlyer miles faster and enjoy a range of travel related perks. With the EastWest Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer World Mastercard, cardholders can enjoy benefits such as extensive lounge access, comprehensive travel insurance, and a low foreign currency conversion fee, making every journey more rewarding.

For more information on the EastWest Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer World Mastercard, please visit EastWest Bank KrisFlyer Mastercard and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer.

About East West Banking Corporation:

KrisFlyer has evolved from being an airline loyalty programme to an industry-leading lifestyle-centric rewards programme. Today, it has about 9.1 million members who benefit from wide-ranging accrual and redemption opportunities both on the ground and in the air.

Members can not only earn and redeem miles on their flights on Singapore Airlines, Scoot, Star Alliance member airlines, and SIA partner carriers, but also through everyday spend with more than 1,3000 non-airline brands operating over 3,300 outlets worldwide. These include banks, hotels, travel services, restaurants, retail brands, and a wide range of experiences in Singapore and around the world.

KrisFlyer members may also earn or redeem miles with KrisShop, the SIA Group,s award-winning e-commerce arm, and enjoy a broad range of shopping, dining, and wellness experiences with partners on Kris+, the SIA Group’s rewards and lifestyle mobile app, and when they book travel activities in over 2,200 global destinations on Pelago, SIA’s travel experiences platform.

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