ComBank achieves world first with LoungeKey access for UnionPay Asia Prestige cards

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Commercial Bank Deputy General Manager S. Ganeshan (right) and UnionPay International Head of South Asia Hu Binghan, along with representatives of the two companies, celebrate the launch of LoungeKey access for UnionPay cardholders

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has become the first bank in the world to extend LoungeKey airport lounge access under the UnionPay Asia Prestige program, following a partnership between the bank and LoungeKey that will benefit holders of the bank’s UnionPay Asia Prestige Diamond and Asia Prestige Platinum Credit Cards.

This groundbreaking feature grants ComBank UnionPay Asia Prestige cardholders access to a network of over 1,500 airport lounges across more than 140 countries, simply by presenting their card, without the need for a separate lounge membership or mobile application.

Through LoungeKey, cardholders can enjoy world-class lounge facilities at major international airports, including complimentary gourmet dining and beverages, private seating areas, high-speed Wi-Fi and workstations, and shower and wellness amenities at selected lounges.

UnionPay Asia Prestige Diamond cardholders receive unlimited complimentary LoungeKey visits annually, including six companion visits, while Asia Prestige Platinum cardholders are entitled to six complimentary visits per year, inclusive of companion visits. Additionally, cardholders are eligible for free travel insurance when booking a return trip using their respective cards.

Commercial Bank was the first in Sri Lanka to issue UnionPay cards, and this initiative extends that pioneering role globally, becoming the first to connect UnionPay Asia Prestige with LoungeKey access. UnionPay International is the world’s largest card scheme, accepted in 183 countries and regions through partnerships with more than 2,600 financial institutions.

The ComBank UnionPay Asia Prestige Credit Cards combine Tap-and-Go EMV chip technology with seamless integration with the Q+ Payment App, the bank’s digital wallet which includes LankaQR compatibility, along with global acceptance, travel convenience, enhanced fraud protection, and premium customer service.

An official agreement signing ceremony was held to mark the launch of this milestone, attended by representatives of Commercial Bank and UnionPay International. This latest enhancement reinforces Commercial Bank’s leadership in premium banking and travel innovation, offering its customers a lifestyle of exclusivity, comfort, and privilege, the bank said.