RCBC Bankard, together with their long-time partner, JCB, recently introduced their newest prestige card, the RCBC Bankard JCB Platinum Card.

The card was formally launched at an exclusive gathering attended by RCBC Bankard and JCB executives, and members of the press at the Bonifacio Hall in Shangri-La the Fort. This latest product is set to join RCBC Bankard’s existing roster of award-winning credit cards.

The RCBC Bankard JCB Platinum Card is equipped for today’s modern traveler, with benefits such as access to over 50 airport lounges, free use of JCB Plaza lounges located in major cities worldwide, 24/7 Concierge Desk service, as well as free travel insurance worth up to Php 1,000,000.

The card also makes use of RCBC Bankard’s flexible rewards program, where cardholders can earn points through domestic or international purchases. RCBC Bankard cardholders can even earn more points when they use the card for their purchases made in Japan. Reward points earned can also be converted to Airmiles for well-known airlines such as Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Cathay Pacific, and All Nippon Airways (ANA).

“In creating the RCBC Bankard JCB Platinum Card, we wanted to create a product that could meet all the needs of today’s international jetsetter, especially those who frequent Japan. The exclusive privileges and benefits the card has to offer were tailor-fit for our elite cardholders who really love to travel.” Says Angela Mirasol, RCBC Bankard Vice-President and Marketing Group Head.

RCBC Bankard and JCB, Japan’s only international payment brand, have one of the longest standing financial partnerships in the country. “This newest card product is the culmination and celebration of a partnership that has spanned almost two decades and helped expand the credit card market in the country.” Says Simon Calasanz, President and CEO of RCBC Bankard, “The RCBC Bankard JCB Platinum Card offers our cardholders the best of both financial institutions, combining RCBC Bankard’s innovative card products with JCB’s 55 years of experience in the industry and growing global acceptance network.”

The RCBC Bankard JCB Platinum Card also includes added features such as Spend Monitor, a budget management tool that helps cardholders keep an eye on their finances by allowing them to set their own budget, Spend Analyzer, which provides cardholders with a summary of their transactions, Fast Billspay, a feature that gives RCBC Bankard cardholders with a worry-free and rewarding bills payment scheme, and Unli0%, where cardholders can pay for their purchases within 3 months with 0% installment.

RCBC Bankard clients interested to apply for the bank’s newest prestige card can visit the bank’s website or call the bank’s hotline, (02) 888-1-8888.