Travel Smart, Brush Brilliant, Play the World

        With the lifting of borders and the recovery of economic activities, consumer demand has also continued to rise. Tourism, entertainment and other industries that were suppressed during the epidemic have finally been released. However, due to the current impact of global inflation, coupled with the lack of sufficient flights and manpower, travel expenses have significantly increased. It seems that the peak season for tourism such as maple chasing, skiing, and New Year's Eve is about to enter. Making good use of credit card feedback is undoubtedly the best choice to reduce expenses. This issue of 'Finance Column' shares travel credit card discounts, allowing you to enjoy more feedback on every purchase and add color to your journey.

        Credit card reservation and discount

                Many consumers are accustomed to searching for accommodation locations through booking websites. Famous booking websites include Agoda, Booking.com, Hotels.com, Expedia, Trip.com, etc. By entering information such as travel location, date, number of people, etc., they can search for cost-effective accommodation plans; Before booking, compare the credit card discounts offered by various credit cards. For example, some banks offer discounts of 6-15% by swiping their cards on the booking website, or collaborate with the booking website to provide exclusive booking pages for discounts and give cardholders more feedback.

        However, it should be noted that some booking websites display prices that are not taxed or do not include other fees. When ordering, please confirm the details and make good use of points feedback mechanisms, membership and other benefits to save yourself money. Taking Far Eastern International Bank as an example, a credit card cardholder can book a hotel at Agoda through an exclusive website and pay the full room fee by swiping the card, receiving a 6% discount; If you swipe the "Far Eastern International Bank Lejia+Card" and use foreign currency to swipe your card for checkout, you will receive a maximum reward of 2.5% swipe fee for the full amount, totaling up to 8.5% swipe fee reward!

        Travel agency installment easy travel

        Many banks offer credit card installment discounts for travel itineraries. For example, Far Eastern International Bank collaborates with 15 travel agencies such as Lion, Coca Cola, Yiyou.com, Southeast, and Wufu to purchase air tickets, package itineraries, coupons, or book rooms with credit cards. Full installments can enjoy up to NTD5500 credit card rewards; If you want to ski in Korea in winter, Far Eastern International Bank cardholder can order any Seoul free trip on Coca Cola Travel. Enter your exclusive discount code and enjoy a 5% discount on each order; In addition, there are also discounts for free travel for small capitalists, such as buying air tickets, KKDAY or KLOOK vouchers, and using the "Far Eastern Group Lexing Card" for NTD3000 or more. You can enjoy a 3% card swiping reward, allowing you to easily save expenses.

        Best for overseas shopping

        In addition to paying for cash when playing overseas, it is advisable to make good use of high reward credit cards. This not only reduces the risk of cash theft, but also provides many good health benefits. For example, some banks offer card swiping and code adding rewards for popular tourist areas. It is recommended to select 1-2 suitable credit cards, concentrate on consumption, and meet the reward threshold, while enjoying cardholder rights.

        Through Big Data and AI development community analysis, Far Eastern International Bank found that Cardholder's favorite countries for tourism are Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Thailand. They specially plan overseas consumption promotion activities, and hold Far Eastern International Bank credit cards to consume in foreign currencies. For every NTD10000 or more accumulated in a single month, they will receive a 2% credit card deposit. In the top four designated countries, they will accumulate NTD50000 or more in a single month, and receive an additional 1% credit card deposit, If you hold the 'Far Eastern Group Lejia+Card' and enjoy an unlimited 2.5% cash reward for foreign currency consumption on the card, you can enjoy a total of 5.5% card swiping gold reward.

        Taiwan Plays with Excellence

        Affected by the ups and downs of the epidemic in recent years, tourism has become more diverse, using continuous vacations for island tours and weekend trips has become the favorite travel method for parent-child families, couples, and close friends. In addition, tourism in various parts of Taiwan has developed steadily, and accommodation and transportation are convenient. As long as you choose the right credit card payment, you can earn rewards from each trip.

        Far Eastern International Bank offers cardholder accommodation, transportation, and other card swiping discounts: Use the "Far Eastern Group Joy Card" to order a full range of high-speed rail holiday products on Coca Cola Travel, enter the exclusive discount code, and enjoy a 95% discount; Book through booking.com and swipe your card to book and stay on the exclusive website of Far Eastern International Bank, receiving a 10% booking website membership point reward; Self driving travel, self-service refueling and card swiping at designated stations, enjoy a maximum NTD1.2 discount per liter of gasoline; Choose shared transportation (iRent, GoShare, WeMo), or take high-speed rail or Taiwan rail to accumulate NTD3000 and receive a 3% card swiping reward, allowing you to save money on your travels.

        Far Eastern International Bank Senior Vice President reminds us to plan and choose convenient payment tools before traveling. Small expenses can be paid in cash, while large expenses (such as accommodation, transportation, shopping, tickets, etc.) are recommended to be paid with a credit card to reduce the risk of cash loss. Additionally, we can receive credit card rewards or participate in overseas consumption markup activities. In addition, don't forget the importance of travel insurance. Credit cards are used to pay for the full fare of public transportation or more than 80% of the group fee. Cardholders, their spouses, parents, and unmarried children under the age of 25 who are supported by them can all enjoy public transportation travel safety insurance protection, ensuring a pleasant and worry free journey.

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