Qatar Airways has said it will now accept UnionPay credit and debit cards through its website for ticket and other sales, expanding payment options for customers around the world.
With more than 5.8bn cards issued globally, UnionPay is an international bank card network and the preferred method of payment for the Chinese market. The option to pay with UnionPay cards provides Qatar Airways travellers with a “high quality and secure” payment service worldwide, and is accepted in 160 countries and regions, according to a statement.
Qatar Airways customers can now “conveniently book” via the airline’s website in currencies such as the Chinese yuan, British pound, euro, US dollar, Australian dollar, Hong Kong dollar, Japanese yen, South Korean won, Malaysian ringgit, New Zealand dollar, Singapore dollar and Thai baht using their UnionPay cards.
Qatar Airways Group chief executive Akbar al-Baker said, “Our partnership with UnionPay International, one of the world’s most popular bank card issuers, provides our global customers with more flexible payment options when they choose to book with Qatar Airways. We are tireless in our pursuit to provide the most secure and convenient options to travellers as we go places together.”
Customers across the globe can book Qatar Airways tickets using their UnionPay cards by selecting the UnionPay logo on the payment page. Customers will be re-directed to UPI’s website to fill out their payment credentials, with a successful completion of the payment resulting in a Qatar Airways’ confirmation page and booking reference number.
Qatar Airways also recently launched Apple Pay, becoming the first Gulf carrier to offer the ‘mobile wallet’ solution across the full list of countries where Apple Pay is available, the statement noted.
Available on any iOS device, Apple Pay allows customers to “conveniently and securely” book their next journey on Qatar Airways with the tap or touch of a finger.
In addition to Apple Pay, Qatar Airways recently launched the Digital Membership Card for Privilege Club members. The Digital Membership Card provides customers with the option to access the club’s many benefits via the digital card available on the Qatar Airways App, website, Apple Wallet, via e-mail or as a saved image on a portable device.
