UnionPay teams up with IHG
Payment solutions firm UnionPay International announced an exclusive promotion in partnership with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG).
It offers an instant discount of up to 15% in China for global UnionPay credit cardholders.
It spans a total of over 500 designated hotels in China mainland that support UnionPay online payments.
IHG has over 20 hotel brands and the promotion includes participating hotels in the Six Senses, Regent Hotels Kimpton, InterContinental Hotels, Vignette Collection, and Hotel Indigo brands.
IHG operates over 800 hotels in mainland China with more than 530 now supporting UnionPay online payments.
Until October 31, 2025, cardholders using UnionPay credit cards issued outside Chinese mainland can enjoy instant hotel discounts when booking eligible properties via the IHG website or IHG One Rewards Mobile App, where UnionPay online payment is accepted at the checkout.
Customers using UnionPay credit cards issued in South Korea or UnionPay SplendorPlus Credit Cards will receive 15% off, representing up to 400 RMB.
Those using other UnionPay credit cards issued overseas will receive 10% off, up to 200 RMB.
More than 200 million UnionPay cards have been issued in 83 countries and regions outside the Chinese mainland, allowing international visitors to benefit from real-time currency conversion without excessive fees.
Many popular mobile wallets abroad support UnionPay QR codes, enabling hassle-free in-store payments without additional apps.
Travellers can also link their overseas-issued UnionPay cards to Alipay or WeChat Pay.
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