SINGAPORE / MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Singapore Airlines’ Kris+ has partnered with global fintech platform Airwallex to redefine lifestyle rewards for its over 1.3 million KrisFlyer members in Australia, marking a significant development in the Australian market.
Kris+, an innovative lifestyle reward app, integrates an array of enticing offers in dining, retail, and entertainment. It empowers its users to accumulate miles from daily expenditures or utilize them for a variety of purchases and experiences. In a significant move to enhance user experience, Kris+ will incorporate Airwallex’s Payment for Platforms, streamlining payment processes for customers and facilitating seamless payouts to partner merchants in Australia.
Arnold Chan, the General Manager of Asia at Airwallex, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration. “Kris+ by Singapore Airlines required a partner capable of delivering comprehensive payment processing and financial solutions, aimed at upgrading their payments infrastructure to better cater to their customers,” he stated. “Our global financial framework is impeccably suited to fulfill the needs of Kris+. Integrating Airwallex’s complete turnkey solutions into the Kris+ app will allow users to enjoy a seamless payment and reward experience.”
This alliance not only marks a milestone for Kris+ in its global expansion efforts but also reflects Airwallex’s commitment to aiding Singapore-based businesses aspiring for international growth.
Luke Latham, Managing Director of Airwallex Australia and New Zealand, highlighted the significance of this partnership. “Australia, being the birthplace of Airwallex, holds a special place for us. We’re dedicated to fostering local businesses’ global expansion and facilitating international brands in establishing their presence in Australia,” he remarked. “Our partnership with Kris+ by Singapore Airlines exemplifies this commitment. We’re thrilled to support the expansion of their KrisFlyer program in Australia, delivering enhanced value to their customers here.”
The timing of this venture coincides with a significant increase in international travel to Australia, with the number of visitors reaching nearly 1.75 million in October 2023, the highest recorded in the year so far. This trend is expected to continue, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 2025 with an estimated total of 11 million international visitors.
In an exclusive offering, Kris+ users in Australia can now earn up to three miles for every dollar spent at selected partners in Melbourne and Sydney. Additionally, new Kris+ users have the opportunity to earn up to 2,000 bonus miles for payments of at least AU$15 on the app, valid until 31 December 2023. The program will debut with about 100 partner merchants, including popular brands like Benjamin Barker, The Ugg Shop, D1 Store, and 124 Shoes.
For more information on the expansion of Kris+ into Australia, readers can access detailed insights here.
