Riyadh Air has launched RX Pay, a branded payment card suite developed with leading Saudi banks to offer guests a more rewarding way to pay, shop and travel.
The Mastercard-powered cards allow users to earn Sfeer
Points on everyday purchases, including flights, online shopping and
transactions worldwide wherever Mastercard is accepted. Points can be redeemed
for flights, travel experiences and other purchases.
Riyadh Air said RX Pay represents a new approach, with the
airline shaping the card experience, rewards and benefits around customer
needs, while partner banks provide issuance and financial services.
The programme will initially launch in Saudi Arabia under
Riyadh Air’s exclusive agreement with Mastercard before expanding across its
global network.
Features include multi-currency payments, split payments and
instalment options, with further enhancements planned as the service grows.
Adam Boukadida, Chief Financial Officer of Riyadh Air, said: “Riyadh Air is the
world's first digitally native airline, and RX Pay is a key part of our vision
to create a seamless, integrated the travel experience for our guests. By
working directly with Mastercard, and issued by leading Saudi banks, we can
give our guests an experience no traditional airline card can match. We didn’t
want to put our name on someone else’s card - we wanted to create something
truly Riyadh Air, one that rewards our guests in their everyday lives, not just
when they fly.”
Adam Jones, Executive Vice President and Division President
for West Arabia at Mastercard, added: “Riyadh Air is redefining what a modern
travel brand can offer its guests, and we are proud to bring the security,
global acceptance, and everyday value of the Mastercard network to RX Pay.
Together with leading Saudi banks, we are making it easier for travellers in
Saudi Arabia and beyond to be rewarded for the way they already live and
travel.” -TradeArabia News Service
