Bangkok--9 Feb--Spark Communications
BTS Group, the largest mass transit operator in Bangkok has partnered with AEON Thana Sinsap (Thailand) Public Company Limited, one of the leading retail finance company, to launch the “AEON Rabbit Member Card”, the new co-branded card between AEON and Rabbit that is aimed at giving cardholders additional financial services, quick access to mass transportation, and easy payment channels at various retail outlets.
The AEON Rabbit Member Card will be launched on February 16th, 2015, assuring both BTS Group and AEON in expanding their services and becoming a part of the modern life style bringing convenience and security to daily activities of the cardholder. Furthermore, AEON Rabbit Member Card is also facilitating its holder with additional financial source such as personal loan and installment loan for procuring consumer items. The cardholders will be able to make loan installment payments at any of AEON’s 16,000 member stores nationwide, or make cash withdrawals at 34,000 ATM’s across the country. AEON and BTS Group target to issue more than 700,000 cards for this collaboration project.
“BTS Group is a leading provider of passenger services in Thailand, focusing on mass transit solutions in Thailand’s capital city with the highest ridership of more than 900,000 trips per day. Our subsidiary, Bangkok Smartcard System Company Limited or BSS, the only e-money service provider for BTS and retail partners in the name of “Rabbit”, has already issued over 3.5 million Rabbit and counting. We are expanding our customer base through partnership with leaders in a business sector. As AEON is one of the leading retail financial service provider and having great customer base, we are pleased to have AEON joining us in issuing the co-branded Rabbit named “AEON Rabbit Member Card” said Mr.Surapong Laoha-Unya, Executive Director of BTS Group Holdings Public Company Limited.
The new co-branded card will not only offer synergy to both business partners but will also offer convenience with great benefits to the cardholder. The AEON Rabbit Member cardholder will be given a privilege of 4 baht discount during weekend. Furthermore, the AEON Rabbit Member cardholder will be provided with many offers from our participating retail partners such as 10% discount at McDonald’s. BTS Group and AEON are committed to improving and expanding our service with transportation and payment solutions,” he added.
“This new venture is a groundbreaking partnership for AEON as it is the first time we have partnered with a mass transportation company. We believe that this card will bring many benefits to commuters that frequently use the BTS Sky Train and young urbanites trying to properly manage their busy lifestyle. We are delighted to be partnering with BTS Group, Thailand’s leading mass transportation operator, to offer this card,” said Mr. Yasuhiko Kondo, Managing Director, AEON Thana Sinsap (Thailand) Public Company Limited.
“The AEON Rabbit Member Card will enable AEON to reach a large number of regular commuters who are looking for promptness in their daily activities such as traveling and managing their finances. A key element to the success of AEON’s member cards has been our dedication in providing a range of privileges which have a positive impact on the daily lives of our cardholders, and this partnership will continue that tradition by combining the strengths of both parties to better meet and serve the increasing demands of our customers. We will also offer special privileges to AEON Rabbit Member Card holders including, half price movie tickets @ Theatres in Major Cineplex Group, free 2nd hour at Major Bowl Hit, Blu-O Rhythm & Bowl and Sub Zero Ice Skate Club” he added.
Further information please contact:
AEON Customer Service at 02-665-0123 or visit www.aeon.co.th
Rabbit Hotline at 02 617 8383 or visit www.rabbit.co.th