Recently, IHG's official channels support UnionPay credit card pre-authorisation bookings. Cardholders can use UnionPay credit cards issued in China to complete hotel reservation guarantees through their own online channels such as the IHG app and WeChat mini-program (the first batch of 12 pilot stores can be found on the booking page).
The conclusion of this cooperation has changed the original situation that the official booking of the international hotel group only supports overseas card associations, realized the consistency of the booking experience of UnionPay cardholders and international card associations, and also marked the new cooperation between China UnionPay and international high-end brand hotels in the field of payment. At the same time, the UnionPay credit card pre-authorization solution adopts leading tokenization technology, and the hotel does not retain payment information, which can effectively prevent information leakage and ensure the safety of users' financial assets. In 2024, IHG will promote all stores in China to open the UnionPay credit card pre-authorization reservation function.
On the occasion of the arrival of the Chinese New Year, the pilot hotels will launch the "Happy New Year Season" instant discount activity from now on, and users who use UnionPay cards to book and settle will have the opportunity to enjoy a discount of 50 yuan for purchases of 500 yuan and 100 yuan for purchases of 1,000 yuan.
At present, there are 25 in the countryMore than 80,000 hotels have fully accepted UnionPay cards, UnionPay apps, UnionPay mobile quickPass and other payment methods, achieving a mobile payment acceptance coverage rate of more than 90%. China UnionPay will also continue to practice the concept of "payment for the people", work with brand hotel groups to continuously upgrade and optimize product solutions, and comprehensively promote the construction of mobile payment acceptance environment in hotel scenarios to meet the diversified payment needs of the people.
Editor: Feng Lei.