Haven't you ever wanted to just pack your bags and go travel? You read stories of budget adventurers who leave their 9 to 5 jobs behind for a life on the road, roughing out odd chores for dinner and a place to stay for the night. Or perhaps you dream of embarking on a luxurious Caribbean cruise, or multi-city tour around Europe. However, you worry that you don't have the resources to simply indulge in the vacation of your dreams.
What if we tell you that you can take that trip to Venice, Japan, or Harry Potter Land! And you can fly there for free.
Want to know how?
Your credit card could be your ticket to your next vacation. It's a matter of proper planning and knowing which type of travel credit cards can take you there. There are Metrobank, BPI and BDO credit cards that cater to the budding jet-setter, for example, BDO's Cathay Pacific American Express, BPI's Delta SkyMiles Classic Card, and Metrobank's World MasterCard allows cardholders to collect or be exchanged to flyer points.
Simply use your credit card like you normally would, and earn points while doing so. Charge everything to your card (but make sure to pay it off immediately or before the deadline). Collect enough points and you may just have your plane ticket for free.
We've compiled a list of credit cards in the Philippines to get you those flyer perks:
How to earn points: Earn 1 Asia Mile for every ₱42.00 spent
Minimum points to fly: 10,000
Partner Airlines: Cathay Pacific, Dragonair, British Airways, Qantas Airways, and Qatar Airways
How to earn points: Receive 1 mile for every ₱45.00
Minimum points to fly: 10,000
Partner Airlines: Delta Airways, Thai AirAsia, Jetstar, Skymark Airlines and more
How to earn points: Earn 1 point for every ₱20.00 you spend
Minimum points to fly: 3,500 for local flights, 9,500 for international flights
Partner Airlines: Philippine Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Silk Air, Etihad Airways, All Nippon Airways, Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, Autrian, Aviance Brazil, Avianca-TACA, Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, South African Airways, SWISS, TAP Portugal, THAI, Turkish Airlines, United, Virgin America, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Vistara, Dragonair, British Airways, Qantas Airways, and Qatar Airways
How to earn points: Earn one Fly Point for every ₱200.00 spend
Minimum points to fly: 3,500
Partner Airlines: Cebu Pacific
How to earn points: Earn 1 Premier Mile for every P40.00 spent
Minimum points to fly: 3,500 for local flights, 9,500 for international flights
Partner Airlines: Aer Lingus, Air China, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Dragonair, Finnair, Gulf Air, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kingfisher Airlines, LAN, Malév Hungarian Airlines, Mexicana Airlines, Qantas Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian Airlines, S7 Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Silk Air, Adria Airways, Aegean, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Blue 1, British Midland International, Brussels Airlines, Continental Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Egyptair, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, South African Airways, Spanair, SWISS International Airlines, TAM Airlines, TAP Portugal, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways, Philippine Airlines, PAL Express, Delta Air Lines, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, AeroMexico, Avianca, AirEuropa, Air France, GOL, Hawaiian Airlines, China Southern, Czech Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Olympic Air, Kenya Airways, V Australia, Korean Air, Tarom, Vietnam Airlines, Etihad, Airberlin, Air Seychelles, Virgin Australia, Eva Air, Copa Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Aerolineas Argentinas, Middle East Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines, China Airlines, Xiamen Air, Alitalia, MAS Wings, Sri Lankan Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and Firefly
How to earn points: Earn one Mabuhay Mile for every ₱33 spent
Minimum points to fly: 3,500 for local flights, 9,500 for international flights
Partner Airlines: Philippine Airlines, Etihad Airways, and All Nippon Airways
How to earn points: Earn 1 point for every P25 spend
Minimum points to fly: 3,500 for local flights, 9,500 for international flights
Partner Airlines: Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Etihad Airways, and All Nippon Airways
Points are not only limited to travel. Citibank's Premiere Miles credit card also allows you to exchange points for accommodation at Hilton and Intercontinental hotel brands.
What are you waiting for? Start planning and earning your dream vacation today.
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