As international travel rebounds across the Asia Pacific, Visa and global travel service provider, Trip.com Group, have entered into a new global agreement designed to make booking and paying for travel more seamless for consumers and partners worldwide.
Through this collaboration, Trip.com Group will introduce a virtual travel card programme issued in partnership with Visa via Trip.com Group’s fintech arm, TripLink.
The programme, already launched in Singapore and expanding to the Netherlands and Hong Kong, is designed to help travel suppliers, hotels, and agencies process payments more efficiently and securely, ultimately improving the overall experience for travellers.
Under this collaboration, Visa and Trip.com Group will:
- Introduce Visa virtual card credentials across Trip.com Group’s global operations to streamline B2B payment flows, reduce manual reconciliation, and improve data visibility for travel partners.
- Support the recovery of international travel through joint marketing efforts that connect travelers to more destinations and experiences.
- Improve card acceptance and payment reliability across Trip.com Group platforms, ensuring travelers can book and pay easily no matter where they are.
This partnership comes as traveller confidence continues to grow. According to Visa’s research, 55% of Asia Pacific consumers plan to travel in the next six months, with Japan, China, and Australia among the most popular destinations.
Credit cards remain the preferred payment method for overseas spending thanks to their security, global acceptance, and rewards – making improvements to payment flows increasingly important for both travellers and the travel industry.
“Travel should be exciting, not complicated. By working with Trip.com Group, we’re making payments simpler and more secure for travellers and the travel industry, removing friction and delivering a seamless experience across the global travel ecosystem,” said Arturo Planell, Group Country Manager, Regional Southeast Asia, and SVP Global/Regional Sellers & Digital Sales, Visa.
“We are delighted to work with Visa to deliver more efficient and convenient payment solutions for our global partners and customers. Together, we aim to enhance every step of the travel experience and support the continued recovery of global tourism,” said Zhe Wang, Head of Fintech, VP, Trip.com Group.
