UnionPay eyes travel season

Source: Xinhua | 2018-06-22

UnionPay’s international business arm said it is well prepared to ride the upcoming outbound summer travel season, with the number of participating merchants doubling from last year and reaching a new high.

The summer campaign this year will cover 70 popular spots in over 40 countries and regions. About 20 countries and regions along the Belt and Road will participate in the promotion.

UnionPay International will offer some unique benefits for outbound Chinese tourists using its app. Cardholders can buy tickets in Moscow for Aeroexpress, a Russian air-rail link services operator, for only one ruble (2 US cents). Merchants in Hong Kong, Japan and Russia are also providing discounts through the company’s mobile payment service.