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Zawya
23-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Etihad Guest launches loyalty partnership with Revolut
Etihad Guest offering more ways to be rewarded on everyday spending via points transfer with Revolut neobank. Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has partnered with the multinational neobank, Revolut, to offer worldwide loyalty members more ways to earn Etihad Guest Miles internationally. Millions of Revolut customers worldwide can transfer their RevPoints earned through everyday spending to Etihad Guest Miles via the Revolut mobile app. RevPoints can be transferred into Etihad Guest Miles at a one-for-one ratio, with no minimum transfer amount – making rewards more accessible and allowing members to unlock Etihad Guest benefits with the tap of a button. Etihad Guest members can use RevPoints to boost their Etihad Guest Miles balance and redeem their miles on flights to more than 100 spectacular destinations within Etihad's expanding global network, upgrades, worldwide hotel stays and holidays, and a huge range of items from the Etihad Guest Reward Shop. With 27 new destinations joining the Etihad network this year, such as Phnom Penh, Sumatra and Hong Kong, members can utilise their spending to earn a ticket to see the world. Mark Potter, Managing Director Etihad Guest, said, 'We're excited to offer new and existing members even more opportunity to earn Etihad Guest Miles internationally through this partnership with Revolut — unlocking a world of rewards and benefits for members to choose from and enjoy. The collaboration will give flight to the travel ambitions of Revolut's customer base, making it easier for them to explore the world and maximise their rewards. 'As the Etihad network continues to expand rapidly, adding 27 new routes this year alone and expanding our presence across North America, Europe, Africa and Asia, we're determined to offer guests more from their Etihad Guest memberships and reward everyday spending to make travel more accessible to members around the world.' Christopher Guttridge, General Manager (Loyalty) at Revolut, also commented, 'Since we launched RevPoints last year, we have seen that Airline Miles have been the most popular way for our customers to redeem their points. Which is why we are honoured to partner with Etihad Guest to help us unlock more flight destinations for RevPoints customers and offer more ways to enjoy points earned on everyday spending. Customers can use their RevPoints to book flights and get seat upgrades across Etihad's expanding global network. Our partnership with Etihad also strengthens our Travel product suite, which extends beyond Airline Miles and includes eSIM, Lounges, Stays and Experiences.' The strategic partnership between the esteemed Middle Eastern airline and one of the world's leading neobanks unlocks a world of exclusive rewards and experiences, inspiring customers to explore new destinations and fuelling a passion for travel. About Etihad Airways Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world's leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. Together with Etihad's codeshare partners, Etihad's network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. To learn more, visit About Revolut Revolut is a UK-based fintech company that offers a wide range of digital banking services through its mobile app, targeting individuals and businesses globally. Since its launch in 2015, Revolut has gained over 60 million customers across more than 40 countries. In addition to financial services, Revolut offers a wide range of travel products, including Airline Miles, eSIM, Lounges, Stays, and Experiences.
Malay Mail
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Find the Coins at SG's Latest Instagrammable Hotspot in #HuntTheMouse
S$50,000 worth of shopping reward points await at the most accessible hunt yet #HuntTheMouse - LyndenWoods Edition Circle Shrink – Use this power-up to shrink Science Park Coin circles to narrow down selected coin location. – Use this power-up to shrink Science Park Coin circles to narrow down selected coin location. Coin Sonar – This power-up allows players to scan the area around them to zoom in to a more precise location for a Science Park Coin. There are three scan ranges: 25m, 50m, or 100m, each requiring different numbers of Crystals. Each scan gives the player instant feedback on whether the silver coin is within their selected range. – This power-up allows players to scan the area around them to zoom in to a more precise location for a Science Park Coin. There are three scan ranges: 25m, 50m, or 100m, each requiring different numbers of Crystals. Each scan gives the player instant feedback on whether the silver coin is within their selected range. Metal Detector – Players can activate this power-up when inside any Science Park Coin circle to turn their phone into a metal detector in search of the coin. It scans the surrounding vicinity for one minute and provides visual feedback on the proximity to the coin as the player moves around. HOW TO PLAY Free to play and open to Singapore residents and PRs, 64 game coins will be hidden progressively in various parts of Singapore Science Park 1 during the game period from 20 June to 13 July 2025. The first to find the game coin gets to redeem CapitaLand STAR$ credits of corresponding value. The breakdown of the number of coins and the corresponding values is as follows: • 4 x LyndenWoods Coin worth S$5,000 each • 60 x Science Park Coin worth S$500 each Hints Players can get visual hints on a real-time map on the game website to locate the game coins. Five free hints of LyndenWoods Coin will be released in rapid-fire mode every hour from 14:00hr (SGT) onwards on every Saturday, once the coin is hidden during the game period. There will also be one free tip every weekday on Sqkii social media channels (Facebook and Instagram) to help players prepare for the LyndenWoods Coin drop on Saturdays. Getting Ahead in the Game Players can redeem Crystals to activate power-ups by completing missions on the game website. Rules and Safety Guidelines Sqkii takes community safety and respect for both public and private properties very seriously. There are clear rules and safety guidelines published on the game website and reminders are shared on social media. Players must acknowledge and agree to these rules and safety guidelines before commencing the game. Any players found violating these rules and safety guidelines risk disqualification and may be reported to the authorities for further action. SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 June 2025 - From 20 June to 13 July 2025, Singapore Science Park 1 is the new hunting ground for #HuntTheMouse - LyndenWoods Edition (the "Edition").In this second iteration of #HuntTheMouse thematic pop-up hunt (the "hunt" or "game"), 64 game coins worth 50 million of STAR$("Credits"), equivalent to S$50,000 in value, which can be used to pay or offset purchases at CapitaLand malls, will be hidden in Singapore Science Park 1. The hunting ground is conveniently located right outside Kent Ridge MRT Station on the Circle coins will be hidden in easy-to-access public areas, including Geneo's community spaces such as The Canopy and The Seed, and around the LyndenWoods condominium showroom. The first player or team to find the game coin gets to redeem Credits of corresponding value. There are four LyndenWoods Coins and sixty Science Park Coins, worth S$5,000 and S$500 of Credits is recommended that players follow the hints released on Sqkii's social media such as Instagram and Facebook, and the real-time map on the game website to locate these hidden game coins and exchange them for LyndenWoods Coin, in wood and slightly bigger than the size of a Singapore 20 cents coin, will be hidden every Saturday for four weeks from 21 June to 12 July 2025. Once it is hidden, five free hints will be released in rapid-fire mode every hour from 14:00hr (SGT) onwards. There will also be one free tip every weekday on Sqkii social media channels (Facebook and Instagram) to help players prepare for the LyndenWoods Coin drop on Science Park Coins, identifiable by their silver colour, will be released progressively over the game are power-ups to help players get ahead in their hunt. To use these power-ups, players simply have to complete a mission to earn Crystals for the activation of these power-ups:"#HuntTheMouse brings people and places together," shares Mr. Kenny Choy, CEO & co-founder of Sqkii, the gamification company behind #HuntTheMouse. "In this second thematic hunt, we hope to share and bring our fans, friends and family to the rejuvenated Singapore Science Park 1, which is now buzzing with excitement through its instagrammable designs, unique space planning and creative placemaking initiatives."Hashtag: #HuntTheMouse #Geneo #LyndenWoods The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Sqkii Sqkii is a gamification company in Singapore that helps brands achieve incremental revenue and other business objectives using games. Its award-winning viral games have driven outstanding return on investment for brands, including more than 300,000 incremental rides in Grab's #GrabRewardsville, and over 200,000 cashless payments in DBS Bank's #HuntYourZodiac. Most known for #HuntTheMouse, their signature cash hunt that gives away cash to players, Sqkii has recorded more than 1,000,000 players over their hunts. Plans are in the pipeline to progressively expand #HuntTheMouse beyond the shores of Singapore to cities across Asia-Pacific. About Geneo Comprising three properties with five buildings, Geneo is a life sciences and innovation cluster located in Singapore Science Park 1. The latest phase of CapitaLand's multi-stage precinct rejuvenation of Singapore Science Park, Geneo elevates the park's ecosystem with purpose-built infrastructure designed to support the growth of these industries. Complemented by amenities including a serviced residence, retail and F&B outlets, and community spaces, Geneo fosters a holistic environment for innovation to thrive. About LyndenWoods LyndenWoods is the first residential development within Singapore Science Park, offering thoughtfully designed homes just minutes from Kent Ridge MRT and in close proximity to key landmarks such as National University of Singapore, National University Hospital, one-north, and Kent Ridge Park. Conveniently located next to Geneo and an array of lifestyle amenities, LyndenWoods is part of the wider transformation of Singapore Science Park into a vibrant, integrated live-work-play district.
Wall Street Journal
04-06-2025
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
Want to Pass On All Those Frequent-Flier Miles to Heirs? It's Tricky
It may have taken a lifetime to accrue your nest egg of reward points with an airline or credit card, but there is no guarantee your heirs will be able to spend them. With more ways to earn miles and credit-card points than ever, many older Americans have a bigger gold mine of rewards than they realize. Airlines and other travel-reward programs, though, make it tough to leave them behind. In most cases, airlines will close the accounts of travelers once they die, taking back points that can be worth thousands of dollars.
ABC News
27-05-2025
- Business
- ABC News
Here's what you need to know about credit card reward points
Movie tickets, department store wares and flights are just some of the things people 'pay' for using credit card reward points. Perhaps you've seen someone relishing their business class upgrade, partly 'paid' for with points, on social media. But, Angel Zhong — a professor of finance at RMIT University in Naarm/Melbourne — says points also come with risks. If credit card point programs are a mystery to you, here's what you need to know. Credit card rewards schemes, including point programs, vary from lender to lender, but the basic principles of each have a lot in common. Professor Zhong says, "it really depends on the specific terms and conditions, but usually you get points for every dollar that you spend." Reward points can then be spent on perks and benefits which differs between credit cards and institutions, but can include gift cards, retail purchases and discounted travel offers. These type of credit cards may "also offer exclusive perks", such as "access to airport lounges, travel insurance and concierge services". The government's MoneySmart site says credit card reward programs "sound good" because "you could earn points you can use to buy movie tickets or flights" just by spending on the card. Toni Eager is a senior marketing lecturer at the Australian National University in Canberra, on the land of the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people. She says rewards schemes, including points are "a way of keeping customers". "People might like certain reward schemes more than others, or it's something that keeps people using the card that they already have rather than going out and looking for cheaper interest rates." Dr Eager says consumers need to be financially literate to get good value from reward points schemes, which reward spending. "Whether it encourages people to overspend or changes their spending habits comes down to financial literacy." Consumer group Choice says credit cards are not for everyone. "Unless you're a big spender, credit cards with rewards schemes are mostly a gimmick, and they nearly always charge hefty annual fees and high interest rates." These costs can "easily nullify the rewards". Professor Zhong also says to be mindful that "you pay for what you get." Credit cards with extra perks will also have higher fees and interest rates. "It makes them more costly if you don't pay your balances in full or on time." She also warns that banks and lenders can change their loyalty programs including the value of points, and points can also expire. "Read the terms and conditions carefully, especially when it comes to the changing value of your points." Prfoessor Zhong says, "point hackers" are people who regularly open and cancel credit cards. The practice is known as "credit card churning". "You open multiple credit cards to take advantage of the bonuses, and then you close them and repeat the process again with new cards." She says many lenders waive the first annual fee for these types of credit cards, which can also come with bonus offers (additional points or cashback for example) and a zero per cent balance transfer fee for a set period. The card can then be cancelled before the annual fee for the second year is charged. Initial bonuses usually come with conditions, such as "spending a certain amount in the first three months". Professor Zhong says credit card churning can lower your credit score, and "frequent credit card application and cancellation might be a bit of a red flag" if you're applying for a mortgage. Doing this with different credit cards simultaneously increases the risk you miss a repayment, or you fail to make full use of the rewards, she says. MoneySmart recommends looking for a low interest rate and features you'll use in a credit card. If you're considering a credit card with a reward scheme, "check if the benefits you get are worth the higher cost". Professor Zhong says to "choose a card that aligns with your spending habits so that you can maximise the points [and] maintain a healthy financial lifestyle".
