Building on its legacy of innovation, Hilton has unveiled the world’s first hotel debit cards in the UK: Hilton Honors Debit Card and Hilton Honors Plus Debit Card, in partnership with travel debit card platform Currensea.
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Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.Building on its legacy of innovation, Hilton has unveiled the world’s first hotel debit cards in the UK: Hilton Honors Debit Card and Hilton Honors Plus Debit Card, in partnership with travel debit card platform Currensea.
Cardholders will earn Hilton Honors Points on all eligible* everyday spending to redeem on hotel stays or exclusive experiences. The cards offer an instant upgrade to elite status through Hilton’s award-winning loyalty programme and provide card holders with exclusive travel perks: The Hilton Honors Debit Card automatically awards Silver Status and the Hilton Honors Plus Debit Card offers Gold Status, which includes benefits such as free continental breakfasts, free Wi-Fi and space-available room upgrades.
The two new cards use open banking technology, meaning they seamlessly connect with existing bank accounts, allowing travellers the convenience of spending directly from their current account in the UK or when abroad, whilst removing the foreign exchange fees typically charged by banks and other card providers.
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“These cards will be a game-changer for guests and Hilton Honors members who can now earn Hilton Honors points on their everyday spending and unlock more stays and benefits at Hilton properties around the world,” said Heather Laverne, vice president and head of international co-brands, Hilton. “These industry-first cards not only reward with Hilton Honors points but also elite status and associated travel benefits, including spa discounts and free reward stays. They are a fantastic choice for savvy UK travellers who can save on their overseas transactions whilst also experiencing the benefits that Hilton and our trusted partners offer. We look forward to welcoming new travellers to experience the benefits that the Hilton Honors loyalty programme provides.”
James Lynn, co-founder, Currensea, said, “This world-first partnership introduces Currensea’s simple, money-saving solution to Hilton Honors members. Currensea users saved almost £1.5m during the summer holidays alone as the card was used once every five seconds globally as travellers increasingly look for greater value when they’re spending abroad. The new debit cards give travellers access to the best foreign exchange rates on the market, saving on every overseas transaction by cutting out the normal fees leveraged by high street banks with the bonus of earning Hilton Honors Points on top.”
Customers can apply directly by downloading the Hilton Honors Debit Card app. To find out more visit https://hiltonhonorsdebitcard.currensea.co.uk/. To join Hilton Honors visit https://www.hilton.com/en/hilton-honors/.
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The Hilton Honors Debit Card has an annual fee of £60 with a low 0.5% FX fee. Customers will enjoy instant Hilton Honors Silver status and receive until 30.11.24 a boosted welcome Bonus of 3,500 Hilton Honors Points when spending £1,000 abroad. They will also earn 1 Hilton Honors Point for every £1 spent on everyday purchases* and up to 3 Points for every £1 spent directly with Hilton abroad.
The Hilton Honors Plus Debit Card has an annual fee of £150 with 0% FX fee. Customers will enjoy instant Hilton Honors Gold status and receive until 30.11.24 a boosted welcome Bonus of 12,000 Hilton Honors Points when spending £2,500 overseas. They will also earn 1.5 Hilton Honors Points for every £1 spent on everyday purchases*, and up to 4.5 Points for every £1 spent directly with Hilton abroad.
The new cards remove bank fees from overseas transactions so cardholders can expect to benefit from much lower rates than offered by high street banks. It can be used everywhere that accepts Mastercard and all purchases are protected by Mastercard Chargeback Protection.
Source: Hilton
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