RCBC
Bankard, together with their long-time partner, JCB, introduced their newest prestige card, the RCBC Bankard JCB Platinum Card. It is formally launched at an exclusive gathering attended by RCBC Bankard
and JCB executives, and members of the press at the Bonifacio Hall in
Shangri-La the Fort earlier today. This latest product is set to join RCBC Bankard’s existing
roster of award-winning credit cards.
The
RCBC Bankard JCB Platinum Card is equipped for today’s modern traveler, with
benefits such as access to over 50 airport lounges, free use of JCB Plaza
lounges located in major cities worldwide, 24/7 Concierge Desk service, as well
as free travel insurance worth up to Php 1,000,000.
The
card also makes use of RCBC Bankard’s flexible rewards program, where
cardholders can earn points through domestic or international purchases. RCBC
Bankard cardholders can even earn more points when they use the card for their
purchases made in Japan. Reward points earned can also be converted to Airmiles
for well-known airlines such as Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Cathay
Pacific, and All Nippon Airways (ANA).
“In
creating the RCBC Bankard JCB Platinum Card, we wanted to create a product that
could meet all the needs of today’s international jetsetter, especially those
who frequent Japan. The exclusive privileges and benefits the card has to offer
were tailor-fit for our elite cardholders who really love to travel.” Says
Angela Mirasol, RCBC Bankard Vice-President and Marketing Group Head.
RCBC
Bankard and JCB, Japan’s only international payment brand, have one of the
longest-standing financial partnerships in the country. “This newest card
product is the culmination and celebration of a partnership that has spanned
almost two decades and helped expand the credit card market in the country.”
Says Simon Calasanz, President and CEO of RCBC Bankard, “The RCBC Bankard JCB
Platinum Card offers our cardholders the best of both financial institutions,
combining RCBC Bankard’s innovative card products with JCB’s 55 years of
experience in the industry and growing global acceptance network.”
The
RCBC Bankard JCB Platinum Card also includes added features such as Spend
Monitor, a budget management tool that helps cardholders keep an eye on their
finances by allowing them to set their own budget, Spend Analyzer, which
provides cardholders with a summary of their transactions, Fast Billspay, a
feature that gives RCBC Bankard cardholders with a worry-free and rewarding
bills payment scheme, and Unli0%, where cardholders can pay for their purchases
within 3 months with 0% installment.
RCBC
Bankard clients interested to apply for the bank’s newest prestige card can
visit the bank’s website or call the bank’s hotline, 888-1-8888.
