Empowering Global Travelers: UnionPay and Trip.com’s Dynamic Duo
UnionPay International (UPI) has joined forces with Trip.com, the world’s leading online travel agency (OTA), in a strategic move that promises to revolutionise the travel industry. This partnership is set to provide UnionPay cardholders with an enhanced payment experience, aligning perfectly with the gradual resurgence of cross-border tourism.
Expanding Horizons
The collaboration between UPI and Trip.com extends its reach to significant transaction currencies on Trip.com’s global sites, encompassing travel hotspots like Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and other key destinations. With Trip.com’s extensive network of over 200 countries and regions, boasting more than 1.2 million hotels and 2 million individual flight routes connecting 5,000 cities globally, travellers are set to enjoy a world of possibilities.
Empowering UnionPay Cardholders
UnionPay International, with card issuance in 79 countries and regions, has been at the forefront of catering to the evolving needs of its cardholders in the travel sector. Since 2023, UPI has witnessed a remarkable 81% increase in airline traffic and a staggering 153% surge in OTA traffic. This impressive growth highlights UPI’s dedication to facilitating seamless payment services for global travellers.
One of the standout features of this partnership is the expansion of online acceptance for more than 200 million UnionPay cardholders outside of mainland China. Moreover, within the Hong Kong market, local cardholders can take advantage of enhanced convenience thanks to integration of the Hong Kong version of the UnionPay App, enabling transactions in Hong Kong Dollars.
A Win-Win Collaboration
The synergies between UnionPay International and Trip.com are set to meet the payment needs of UnionPay cardholders in significant markets and strengthen UPI’s international presence in the global OTA market. This strategic alliance exemplifies UPI’s unwavering commitment to expanding its global payment network and enhancing the international influence of the UnionPay brand.
A Vision for the Future
Wang Zhe, Head of Overseas Finance Business at Trip.com, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “Trip.com has always been committed to providing our users with comprehensive, top-class travel services. The partnership with UnionPay International is another milestone in our mission to continuously innovate and enhance customer experiences. We look forward to bringing more convenient and user-friendly travel-booking services and payment solutions to UnionPay cardholders around the world in the future.”
About UnionPay International
UnionPay International is dedicated to the global business of UnionPay, a leading global payment network that caters to a vast cardholder base. Through collaborations with over 2,500 partners worldwide, UnionPay International has facilitated card acceptance in 181 countries and regions, with card issuance in 79 countries and territories. Beyond Mainland China, UnionPay is embraced by over 38 million merchants and 1.76 million ATMs.
Trip.com is an international one-stop travel service provider, accessible in 24 languages across 39 countries and regions, with transactions available in 35 local currencies. Offering a broad spectrum of options, Trip.com boasts an extensive hotel and flight network comprising more than 1.2 million hotels and flights from over 510 airlines, serving 3,400 airports in 220 countries and regions across the globe. With a commitment to providing the best travel experience, Trip.com operates a world-class 24/7 multilingual customer service and additional centres in Edinburgh, Tokyo, and Seoul.
