Loyalty does pay off. And in the case of Citi cardholders, their points will now bring them to places they desire, thanks to Citi ThankYou Rewards, which is now available for Philippine customers.
“Citi was the first credit card to introduce a rewards program to recognize customer loyalty nearly 25 years ago,” shares Citi Philippines Credit Payment Products head Davis Stoughton.
He continues, “Since then, our Rewards Points have become a powerful currency that has allowed our over one million customers to redeem their reward of choice, be it a small appliance or the latest electronic gadget or business class air tickets.”
Citi ThankYou Rewards allows Citi cardholders to choose their preferred rewards online via Travel Portal. Cardholders can redeem points, miles or rebates for flights, hotels or vacation packages and receive instant confirmation when they book online.
According to Citi officials, the Travel Portal also serves as a platform where a user can access a comparison of flight and hotel rates similar to other popular travel deal aggregators. “(This allows) Citi customers to book discounted airfares and hotels on the spot,” explains Citi senior vice president for Credit Payment Products Mon del Rosario.
With the Travel Portal, cardholders only need to indicate where they want to go and the site will show the cheapest airfare and hotel accommodation available.
Furthermore, Citi periodically introduces special promotions and discounts that can only be availed of through the site. In case the cardholder’s points are not enough to avail the deal he prefers, he can still redeem it and simply top up by charging the rest to his card.
Apart from the Travel Portal, Citi ThankYou Rewards also offers a catalogue with a wide range of local and international merchandise. Categories include gadgets, apparel, luggage, beauty, home and garden, jewelry, kitchen, office, cash credits, charities and more.
Citi ThankYou Rewards also allow points or miles to be transferred to frequent flyer or hotel loyalty programs – provided that it is a Citi partner like Asia Miles, British Airways Executive Club, Cebu Pacific’s GetGo, Delta SkyMiles, Eva Air, Etihad Guest, Flying Blue, Garuda Indonesia, Malaysia Airlines Enrich, PAL Mabuhay Miles, Qantas, Qatar Privilege Club, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Hilton HHonors, IHG Intercontinental Club and Club Carlson.
To learn more about the exclusive benefits available through Citi ThankYou rewards, visit www.citibank.com.ph or call the 24-hour CitiPhone Hotline at (02) 995-9999.