Everything You Need to Know about Credit Card Travel Perks

Make the most out of your card!
by Therese Aseoche | August 25, 2017

BDO

BDO surprisingly has a lot of credit card types for you to choose from which each give various perks, such as airport lounge access, travel insurance, and points that are convertible to miles.

BDO Platinum Mastercard

• Earn one point for every PHP40 local transaction, and for every USD1 international transaction you charge to your credit card
• Get comprehensive Travel Insurance Coverage of up to PHP20 Million when you charge your travel expenses (airline tickets and other means of public transport) to your BDO Elite Card
• Access over 950 VIP airport lounges in over 300 cities and 75 countries, regardless of the airline you are taking or the ticket class
• Enjoy exclusive rates and packages at partner premier hotels and resorts

BDO Visa Platinum

• Get comprehensive Travel Insurance Coverage of up to PHP20 Million when you charge your travel expenses to your BDO Visa Platinum Credit Card every time you travel abroad
• Get access to over 1,000 VIP airport lounges in over 400 cities and 120 countries
• Avail of up to six free Lounge Access per year when you spend a minimum of PHP50,000 on single or accumulated hotel and/or ticket transactions
• Enjoy access to Unique Travel Experiences, Airport Meet-and-Assist and Transfer Services, and benefits at Selected Airport Duty-Free Outlets

BDO World Elite™ Mastercard

• Get comprehensive Travel Insurance Coverage of up to PHP2 Million
• Receive Complimentary Airport Lounge Membership and ten free lounge visits per year
• Earn 1.5 credit card points for every USD1 overseas spend, and 1 point for local purchases

American Express® Platinum Credit Card

• Gain access to the MIASCOR Lounge at NAIA Terminal 1, Skyview Lounge at NAIA Terminal 3 and MIASCOR Davao Lounge at Davao International Airport
• Convert your membership reward points to air miles from any of the 6 frequent flyer program partners
• Avail of premium perks at 10,000 partner boutiques, finest restaurants and world-class spas and wellness centers in 75 countries worldwide

Cathay Pacific American Express® Credit Card

• It’s the only credit card in the Philippines that allows you to earn instant Asia Mile on all your purchases, and automatically transfers your earned Asia Miles to your Asia Miles account every month, with no administration fee
• Earn 1 Asia Mile for every PH 42 spent locally and overseas, and 2 Asia Miles for every PHP42 spent on Cathay Pacific flight bookings
• Earn 1,500 Bonus Asia Miles with your very first purchase and upon your membership anniversary when you spend at least PHP250,000 annually
• Enjoy free access to designated Marco Polo Club check-in counters, priority boarding and more for one year

Cathay Pacific American Express® Elite Credit Card

• Earn 1 Asia Mile for every PHP38 spent locally, 2 Asia Miles for every PHP50 spent overseas, and 2 Asia Miles for every PHP38 spent on Cathay Pacific flight bookings
• Earn 3,000 Bonus Asia Miles with your very first purchase and upon your membership anniversary when you spend at least PHP500,000 annually
• Enjoy free access to designated Marco Polo Club check-in counters, priority boarding and more for one year

Diners Club Premiere and Diners Club International

• Earn one Airline Mile for every PHP30 charged to your BDO Diners Club Premiere Credit Card (PHP50 for Diners Club International Credit Card)
• Get free lounge access to over 700 Diners Club airport lounges across the globe up to two times a year (once a year for Diners Club International cardholders)
• Receive free travel insurance of up to PHP20 Million when you charge your travel fare to your BDO Diners Club Premiere Credit Card (up to PHP5 Million with Diners Club International Credit Card)