Madrid, November 19, 2018- Pullmantur Cruises – the only cruise line in the market that brings the Spanish lifestyle to the way of traveling on a cruise – and Bankinter Consumer Finance – a 100% Bankinter company and leader in consumer finance – have closed a strategic agreement to offer a financing tool that provides greater payment flexibility to customers.
This new Pullmantur Visa Card aims to make it easier for cruise line guests to book and finance their holidays for up to 18 months, regardless of how they book. The card has no annual maintenance fee and you won't need to change banks to enjoy its exclusive benefits.
Among these advantages, it is worth noting that all Pullmantur Cruises passengers who choose to make their payments through the new Pullmantur Visa Card will receive a refund of up to 6% of purchases financed with the card and a €20 gift when making a purchase at Pullmantur Cruises other than their cruise.
For Richard J. Vogel, President & CEO of Pullmantur Cruises, this launch is “the culmination of a long journey that will allow us to continue democratizing cruises, making more accessible to the Spanish market.” “This objective,” Vogel explains, “also aligns perfectly with our desire to promote initiatives aimed at constantly improving our guests’ experience.”
Furthermore, the President & CEO highlights “the support we have received from Bankinter Consumer Finance who, from the very beginning, believed in the project and was fully involved to ensure that the Pullmantur Visa Card
For his part, the CEO of Bankinter Consumer Finance, Alfonso Sáez, expressed his satisfaction "at having been chosen as the financial partner of a cruise line like Pullmantur Cruises to develop and manage its credit card." He added that: "the specialization and expertise we have acquired in this business will allow us to offer the cruise line's customers a product and service quality of the highest caliber."
Likewise, Alfonso Sáez highlights that Bankinter Consumer Finance continues to focus on growth in this line of business through partnerships with other companies, which is yielding such positive results for the financial institution. This, along with the rest of its activities, "has made us one of the fastest-growing brands in the Consumer business in our country.".
Flexible payments
Regarding the payment method, the card's flexibility: customers will not need to change banks and can decide at any time whether they opt for a payment at the end of the month or a deferred payment under the best conditions, whether for a Pullmantur Cruises product or any other.
They will also be able to transfer money from the card to their account, regardless of their bank. Furthermore, customers will have access to a real-time transaction notification system on their mobile phone as a security measure and for better control of their transactions
All Spanish nationals, as well as residents in Spain from more than 15 European countries, will be eligible to hold a Pullmantur Visa Card.
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