Kenya Airways and Barclays Bank of Kenya recently relaunched a co-branded credit card dubbed KQ Msafiri Visa Credit Card. The KQ Msafiri Visa Credit Card holders will benefit by earning miles on any purchase on Visa points of sale worldwide. The miles will be redeemed for a world of travel rewards on Kenya Airways flights.

Benefits

Under the partnership, cardholders are entitled to an array of benefits that include: free travel insurance worth up to US$56,500 (KES 4.8 million) annually, priority check-in and boarding at airports and seasonal discounted fares and holiday packages. They will also get free SMS alerts on all card purchases and payments, monthly e-statements, Visa Platinum benefits including Global Customer Assistance, purchase and warranty protection of up to US$ 20,000 per year (KES 1.7  million) and exclusive Visa hotel offers.

Additionally, the cardholders can redeem the earned points for free KQ tickets and class of travel upgrade to various destinations. No joining fees for the card apply.

“Through this partnership, we will reward our customers by ensuring they make the most out of their everyday purchases to earn Kenya Airways miles for award tickets or upgrades." Said Kenya Airways Chief Executive Officer Titus Naikuni during the launch last month.

“We are taking a strategic relationship with Kenya Airways where we can offer our customers the combined power of world-class airline and the leading global financial powerhouse.” Said Adan Mohamed, Barclays Bank of Kenya Managing Director.

The card will enable cardholders to earn 3,000 bonus air miles on successful application and first use of the card within 30 days of application. Card users will also earn 1 air mile every time they spend KES. 100 at any KQ sales shops or KES 200 at any point of sale that accepts Visa cards both locally and internationally.

The new KQ Msafiri Visa Credit card is expected to create a difference to Barclays Bank of Kenya and Kenya Airways customers as it will offer increased convenience and rewards through one card to meet traveling and spending needs.