{"id":17844,"date":"2020-01-15T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-15T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/blog\/uncategorized\/a-first-for-local-banks-unionpay-credit-card-by-ambank.html"},"modified":"2026-03-26T16:03:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T08:03:04","slug":"a-first-for-local-banks-unionpay-credit-card-by-ambank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/blog\/bank-news\/a-first-for-local-banks-unionpay-credit-card-by-ambank.html","title":{"rendered":"A First For Local Banks: UnionPay Credit Card by AmBank!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>AmBank, one of Malaysia&#8217;s largest banks has launched the new Platinum UnionPay credit card, a first from a local bank in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/credit-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malaysian credit card market<\/a>. You read right, the first!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The Platinum credit card is targeted towards frequent travelers between Malaysia and China. UnionPay is less common internationally, but holds a very strong presence and acceptance in China, making the card ideal for those who frequent the larger country.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/144634072.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net\/hubfs\/144634072\/assets_comparehero\/Ambank-UnionPay.jpg?w=341&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Ambank-UnionPay\" style=\"width: 341px;\" ><\/p>\n<p>As a card targeted towards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/travel-lifestyle\/articles\/best-frequent-flyer-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">frequent flyers<\/a>, it offers several features and benefits that make their travelling a little more rewarding and enjoyable.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5X AmBonus Points for overseas spend (transactions outside Malaysia, online transactions are not counted)<\/li>\n<li>Points to Airline Miles conversion with selected airlines<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary airport lounge access at Plaza Premium Lounge in over 26 major airports internationally, plus 25% off lounges in Malaysia and 20% off lounges overseas for accompanying guests.<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary UnionPay Lounge access at Pavilion Mall, Kuala Lumpur<\/li>\n<li>Exclusive dining, shopping, and lifestyle offers<\/li>\n<li>Premium Golf Privileges at over 350 golf courses internationally<\/li>\n<li>Hilton Dining &amp; Hotel privileges: 25% off dining and 20% off Easy Cancellation Rate<\/li>\n<li>Travel Insurance coverage up to RM1 million<\/li>\n<li>24-hour UnionPay Concierge Service<\/li>\n<li>Annual Fee waiver for the first year; subsequent years&#8217; waived with min. spending of RM20,000 p.a.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It works as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/credit-card\/rewards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rewards points credit card<\/a> that allows for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/credit-card\/airmiles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Air Miles conversion<\/a> with a bevvy of benefits for the traveller.<\/p>\n<p>UnionPay is no stranger to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/credit-card\/partners\/ambank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AmBank<\/a>, as they have had a strong partnership since 2013. 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