SINGAPORE. Mastercard has detailed plans to host multiple events at Singapore’s Changi Airport, as part of a new partnership with the gateway.
The global card company announced this week that it is now the “preferred card partner” for Changi Airport and Singapore’s Takashimaya Shopping Centre.
By establishing the partnerships, Mastercard aims to provide travellers and shoppers in the country with a greater selection of dining, shopping and lifestyle experiences. Exclusive events and promotions curated for Mastercard cardholders will feature at the airport and shopping centre in the months ahead.
Mastercard aims to use the new collaboration as a way of increasing its customer base and offering benefits to its existing users. It also said it will continue to build on its road map of fostering strategic collaborations in the travel retail segment.
“Our goal is to ensure that all our travelling, visiting and local cardholders have access to a stellar line-up of Mastercard rewards and benefits,” explained Mastercard Singapore Country Manager Deborah Heng.
“From purchasing gifts and souvenirs at Changi Airport to buying a new outfit or dining at selected restaurants at Takashimaya Shopping Centre, we would like to provide our cardholders with incredible deals, compelling offers and rewards for their loyalty.”
She added: “We are very excited to have partnered with two of Singapore’s iconic shopping and tourist landmarks, Changi Airport Group and Takashimaya Shopping Centre and look to develop more strategic partnerships with leading brands to deliver priceless retail, lifestyle and travel experiences for our customers.”
“We would like to provide our cardholders with incredible deals, compelling offers and rewards for their loyalty”
Changi Airport Group Vice President of Landside Concessions James Fong commented: “We are delighted to embark on this partnership with Mastercard, which has helped us to create even more value for our visitors and travellers.
“With an exciting pipeline of exclusive events and promotions curated for Mastercard cardholders, shoppers and diners at Changi Airport will certainly be in for a treat. We look forward to continue working closely with Mastercard to strengthen our value proposition of delivering a rewarding Changi experience to all our customers.”
The partnership specifics
As the preferred card partner for Changi Airport, Mastercard has promised to give both local and overseas cardholders access to various rewards.
The partnership will open up in-airport promotions and events for cardholders who sign up for the Changi Rewards membership programme. They are also eligible to save up to 20% at participating outlets in terminals 1, 2 and 3.
All Changi Rewards members who spend $240 and over with Mastercard are eligible to redeem a pair of S.E.A. Aquarium one-day tickets (worth $68) on the last weekend of every month. In addition, all Mastercard cardholders who spend $25 in a single same-day receipt at participating F&B restaurants or cafes in Changi Airport Terminals 1, 2 and 3 can receive one hour of free parking on weekdays from 12-3pm or 6-9pm.
As part of the partnership with Takashimaya Shopping Centre, tourists in Singapore will receive up to 15% off at participating speciality stores – including Books Kinokuniya, Sephora and Pedro – when they pay with Mastercard.
