The United States is a nation of immigrants. Its cultural diversity, combined with its highly compelling natural landscapes, makes the U.S. an undisputed travel destination. Breathtaking natural wonders such as the Grand Canyon, the picturesque West Coast, sunny California, the spectacular Niagara Falls, and the world-renowned Hawaiian Islands have long attracted international tourists.
The U.S. tourism industry is a major component of the American economic chain. In recent years, rich tourism resources have led to year-on-year growth in the number of visitors to the U.S. It is estimated that this will continue to grow at an average annual rate of 4% to 5% over the next five years. The prosperity of the U.S. tourism industry is inseparable from travel convenience measures, and recently, the first U.S.-themed UnionPay travel credit card was issued within the mainland.
UnionPay International and the Bank of China have added a new member to their series of travel credit cards designed for outbound tourists. Starting from today, applying for a "U.S. Edition" Bank of China Great Wall Universal UnionPay Credit Card (card numbers starting with 62) allows users not only to conveniently utilize the card in over 150 countries and regions worldwide but also to enjoy exclusive benefits, such as cashback on purchases, at all UnionPay-accepting merchants across the United States. This is the first UnionPay credit card in mainland China themed around U.S. travel.
With the continued rise of outbound tourism among Chinese travelers, UnionPay International has increased its cooperation with domestic commercial banks to select the most popular outbound destinations for Chinese citizens and offer customized, specialty UnionPay card products. Each card in this series features a unique design, offers all the benefits of the series, and can be used in conjunction with other U.S.-based UnionPay promotional activities. At duty-free shops in Newark, John F. Kennedy, Boston Logan, Chicago O'Hare, and Seattle-Tacoma international airports, customers can enjoy an instant 5% discount on single UnionPay card purchases of $200 or more.