Australia – Kris+ by Singapore Airlines has selected global fintech platform Airwallex to power the extension of its lifestyle rewards app to more than 1.3 million KrisFlyer members in Australia.
The new partnership will allow for the integration of Airwallex’s Payment for Platforms solution into the Kris+ app, facilitating a more seamless payment and payout experience that supports miles earning and redemption capabilities from customers and partner merchants in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia.
The Kris+ app allows its users to earn miles from everyday spending or to pay for purchases and experiences. With this partnership, Australian users will now also be able to earn a rate of up to three miles for every dollar spent at selected partners in Melbourne and Sydney. Additionally, new Kris+ app users can earn up to 2,000 bonus miles upon making payments of at least AU$15 on the app.
Among the 100 partner merchants that are expected to join the programme in its first month of launch are Benjamin Barker, The Ugg Shop, D1 Store, and 124 Shoes.
Arnold Chan, general manager of Asia at Airwallex, said, “Kris+ by Singapore Airlines sought a partner that could provide a suite of payment processing and financial solutions that could modernise their payment infrastructure and better serve their customers. Our global financial infrastructure is ideally positioned to meet Kris+’s needs. By integrating Airwallex’s end-to-end turnkey solutions into its app, Kris+ users can enjoy a frictionless payments and rewards experience.”
He added, “We are proud to be working with Kris+ to support their growth internationally and are committed to help other Singapore-based businesses who have the ambition to scale.”
Commenting on the partnership, Luke Latham, managing director at Airwallex Australia and New Zealand, also said, “Australia is a special place for Airwallex as our birthplace, and we’re committed to supporting local businesses to grow globally while also opening doors for international brands to do business in Australia. Partnering with Kris+ by Singapore Airlines to expand their KrisFlyer programme in Australia is a great example of this, and we’re so excited to be helping them reach their customers here.”
“With international travel to Australia increasing significantly in the past year, the growing influx of visitors highlights the potential of Kris+ to offer added value to both tourists and businesses in Australia,” he concluded.
