The Union Bank of the Philippines has relaunched its Citi credit card business and bared four new products under the UnionBank brand to cater to the different needs and lifestyles of its customers.
“We are happy to unveil the re-launch of your Citi credit cards under the UnionBank brand. We are keeping true to the promise we made to our clients that they will continue to enjoy current product benefits. But I am delighted to share that we are not stopping there. Our customers can expect even bigger and better things with their re-branded UnionBank cards,” Manoj Varma, Union Bank consumer banking head, said.
“We are excited to bring these new UnionBank credit cards to the market because our customers have more options when they look for a card that best suits their lifestyle. Plus, with these cards, they will get to enjoy unbelievable rewards, promos, and experiences,” Carissa Sindiong, the bank’s cards product head, said.
For those who love to shop and dine out, the UnionBank rewards card has three times the points on shopping and dining and each experience is made more rewarding. Points earned through the card won’t expire.
For the value-minded customers who want to save on essentials, there’s the UnionBank Cash Back Card. Cardholders can get up to 6 percent rebate on supermarket purchases, with savings of up to P15,000 per year. Cardholders can also earn 2 percent rebate on Meralco bills.
Those who are always exploring the world can look to the UnionBank Miles+ Card as the perfect travel companion. With it, cardholders can earn 1 mile for every P30 spend, which they can use for flights and more. All miles earned through the card have no expiration, for a lifetime of adventures.
Cardholders can also have free airport lounge access via DragonPass.
For those select few who enjoy the finer things in life, UnionBank also introduced the new UnionBank Reserve Card. This card entitles holders to a complimentary fourth night stay at any hotel booked through the concierge. Also, the card gives five times the points on shopping and dining all over the world, access to a VIP global concierge and airport lounge access via priority pass.
In August last year, Unionbank completed the acquisition of US-based Citi Group’s retail banking operations in the country.
The deal, first announced in December 2021, covers Citi’s credit card, unsecured lending, and investment operations in the Philippines valued at P45.3 billion.
UnionBank said the deal strengthened its position across consumer businesses including credit cards, salary, personal loans and mortgage loans.
The acquisition made UnionBank one of three biggest credit card issuer in terms of usage and spending.
