U.S. Bank Launches New Travel Center With Booking.com for Credit Cardholders
U.S. Bank has launched a new travel booking platform, the U.S. Bank Travel Center with Booking.com, powered by Rocket Travel by Agoda. The platform allows credit cardholders to book hotels, flights, and rental cars while offering access to over 2.4 million properties worldwide through Booking Holdings brands. The service features special travel discounts, 24/7 support, same-day booking capability, and enhanced site navigation. Additional benefits include cash-back deals, merchant discount offers, and Paze℠, a secure online checkout solution using tokenization technology.
U.S. Bank ha lanciato una nuova piattaforma di prenotazione viaggi, il U.S. Bank Travel Center con Booking.com, alimentata da Rocket Travel di Agoda. La piattaforma consente ai titolari di carte di credito di prenotare hotel, voli e auto a noleggio, offrendo l'accesso a oltre 2,4 milioni di strutture in tutto il mondo tramite i marchi di Booking Holdings. Il servizio include sconti speciali per i viaggi, supporto disponibile 24 ore su 24, 7 giorni su 7, la possibilità di prenotare lo stesso giorno e una navigazione del sito migliorata. Altri vantaggi includono offerte di rimborso in denaro, sconti dai commercianti e Paze℠, una soluzione di pagamento online sicura che utilizza la tecnologia di tokenizzazione.
U.S. Bank ha lanzado una nueva plataforma de reservas de viajes, el U.S. Bank Travel Center con Booking.com, impulsada por Rocket Travel de Agoda. La plataforma permite a los titulares de tarjetas de crédito reservar hoteles, vuelos y coches de alquiler, ofreciendo acceso a más de 2,4 millones de propiedades en todo el mundo a través de las marcas de Booking Holdings. El servicio cuenta con descuentos especiales para viajes, soporte 24/7, capacidad para reservar el mismo día y una navegación del sitio mejorada. Beneficios adicionales incluyen ofertas de reembolso en efectivo, descuentos de comerciantes y Paze℠, una solución de pago en línea segura que utiliza tecnología de tokenización.
U.S. Bank는 새로운 여행 예약 플랫폼인 U.S. Bank Travel Center with Booking.com을 론칭하였으며, 이는 Agoda의 Rocket Travel에 의해 지원됩니다. 이 플랫폼은 신용카드 소지자들이 호텔, 비행기 및 렌터카를 예약할 수 있게 하고, Booking Holdings 브랜드를 통해 전 세계 240만 개 이상의 숙소에 접근할 수 있습니다. 이 서비스는 특별 여행 할인, 24/7 지원, 당일 예약 가능성 및 향상된 사이트 탐색 기능을 제공합니다. 추가 혜택으로는 현금 환급 거래, 상점 할인 제안 및 Paze℠라는 안전한 온라인 체크아웃 솔루션이 있으며, 이는 토큰화 기술을 사용합니다.
U.S. Bank a lancé une nouvelle plateforme de réservation de voyages, le U.S. Bank Travel Center avec Booking.com, alimentée par Rocket Travel de Agoda. La plateforme permet aux titulaires de cartes de crédit de réserver des hôtels, des vols et des voitures de location tout en offrant un accès à plus de 2,4 millions de propriétés dans le monde entier via les marques de Booking Holdings. Le service propose des réductions spéciales pour les voyages, une assistance 24h/24 et 7j/7, la possibilité de réserver le jour même et une navigation améliorée du site. D'autres avantages incluent des offres de remboursement en espèces, des remises auprès des commerçants et Paze℠, une solution de paiement en ligne sécurisée utilisant une technologie de tokenisation.
U.S. Bank hat eine neue Reisebuchungsplattform, das U.S. Bank Travel Center mit Booking.com, gestartet, das von Rocket Travel by Agoda betrieben wird. Die Plattform ermöglicht es Kreditkarteninhabern, Hotels, Flüge und Mietwagen zu buchen und bietet Zugang zu über 2,4 Millionen Unterkünften weltweit über die Marken von Booking Holdings. Der Service umfasst spezielle Reiserrabatte, 24/7 Unterstützung, die Möglichkeit zur Buchung am selben Tag und eine verbesserte Navigation der Website. Weitere Vorteile sind Bargeld-Rückzahlungsangebote, Händlerrabatte und Paze℠, eine sichere Online-Checkout-Lösung, die Tokenisierungstechnologie verwendet.
- Access to over 2.4 million properties worldwide through Booking Holdings brands
- Introduction of new revenue stream through travel booking platform
- Enhanced security features through Paze℠ tokenization technology
- Additional revenue potential through cash-back deals and merchant discount offers
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Insights
The launch of U.S. Bank's new Travel Center represents a strategic move to enhance its competitive position in the credit card rewards space. The partnership with Booking.com and access to Booking Holdings' extensive network of 2.4 million properties significantly expands USB's travel offerings, potentially increasing card usage and customer retention.
While this platform upgrade is positive for customer experience, its immediate financial impact may be modest. The real value lies in long-term customer engagement and cross-selling opportunities. The addition of features like Paze℠ for secure transactions and 24/7 servicing aligns with current market demands for enhanced digital security and convenience, though revenue impact will likely build gradually over time.
The integration of Rocket Travel by Agoda's booking technology represents a significant technological upgrade for USB's travel platform. The implementation of tokenization through Paze℠ addresses growing consumer concerns about digital payment security, while the same-day booking capability and improved navigation system modernize the user experience to match contemporary tech standards.
The platform's connection to Booking Holdings' extensive inventory through API integration provides a robust technical foundation for scaling and future enhancements. This technological infrastructure positions USB to better compete with dedicated travel booking platforms while maintaining bank-grade security standards.
New travel platform for credit cardholders elevates
“Whether paying for travel with points or cash, our cardholders will enjoy the convenience of planning their travel through a robust, easy-to-navigate online booking experience,” said Steve Mattics, head of
Part of the bank’s efforts to continuously improve its credit card rewards and benefits experience, the
Cardholders will also have more travel options, thanks to
“Our technology unlocks the full potential of the Booking Holdings group of brands for
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About Rocket Travel by Agoda
Rocket Travel by Agoda is the strategic partnerships arm of Agoda, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG). Rocket Travel by Agoda partners with global brands to bring their customers rewarding and engaging travel experiences that deliver value, maximize rewards, and build customer loyalty for partners’ brands. Learn more at rockettravel.com.
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Todd Deutsch,
todd.deutsch@usbank.com
Source: U.S. Bancorp
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