Tuesday 22 May 2012

Americans want mobile app to redeem credit card rewards while on summer holidays

Raphael Michilis
Mobile phones and tablets will be American travellers’ best friend this summer, says the financial corporation Capital One, in the Rewards Barometer research, conducted by BIGinsight.
 
The study heard more than thousand American credit cards rewards holder, who said they will use their mobile devices to find local hot spot coupons or redeem their rewards point for last minute travel deals.

 
More than 30% of respondents confirmed they use their cell phones or tablets to find restaurants, petrol stations, coupons and deals while away on holidays.

 
Before departing for their summer destination, 22% also use their mobile to program their holidays, researching for hotels and places to see, while 14% book their trip from their mobile device.

 
Some of them would also like to have a mobile application to redeem their rewards, 58% would not only to reserve, but pay for their hotels using rewards redeemed through their devices.

 
Nearly half of them (49%) would like to do the same to buy their airplane tickets.

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