The partnership with Mastercard will offer customers booking with Avis access to a range of new benefits and adds to its growing list of partners including American Express, Citibank, DBS Treasures, Maybank, UOB and Visa.
SINGAPORE – Avis, one of the world’s leading car rental brands, has announced a partnership with Mastercard in the Asia Pacific region that offers curated promotions to cardholders and access to complimentary rental upgrades, discounts and benefits.
As part of Avis’ commitment to provide customers with a safe, reliable and attractive experience the partnership with Mastercard will offer customers booking with Avis access to a range of new benefits and adds to its growing list of partners including American Express, Citibank, DBS Treasures, Maybank, UOB and Visa.
Through the Avis Preferred loyalty programme, Mastercard cardholders in Asia Pacific are entitled to the following discounts and promotions, however eligibility will depend on the card customers use to book their rental vehicle2:
- Mastercard World Elite cardholders will enjoy access to the Avis President’s Club loyalty programme and benefits such as up to 35% off Avis rental rates, priority service, priority reservations and complimentary car upgrades.
- Mastercard World, Platinum, Titanium and Standard cardholders will get access to the Avis Preferred loyalty programme, complimentary car upgrades and benefits such as up to 20% off Avis rental rates.
As part of Avis’ commitment to provide a safe, clean and convenient transport solution, measures under its safety initiative, the Avis Safety Pledge, have been implemented across its rental stations. It has enhanced vehicle cleaning protocols, with special attention paid to high-touch point surfaces such as steering wheels, indicators, dashboards, hand grips, in-car entertainment controls, cup holders, centre consoles, and all door handles. The Avis Safety Pledge also allows customers to pick up and drop off vehicles with minimal contact during both delivery and collection of cars.
Jeanette Harper, Director Leisure & Partnerships, Avis Budget Group said: “Avis Preferred makes the travel process seamless and stress-free. As restriction measures begin to ease and business travel gradually picks up, we hope that more people will benefit from our partnership with Mastercard and all it has to offer.”
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