Travel credit cards have been recently introduced by Expedia and Citi. The cobranded travel credit cards program is designed so that travelers could earn Expedia+ rewards bonus points faster and redeem travel rewards on Expedia.com, according to Breaking Travel News.

The travel credit cards program not only includes two new chip-enabled credit cards, but it also has an Expedia+ Card and the Expedia+ Voyager Card from Citi which travelers can enjoy at millions of locations around the world accepting MasterCard.

According to Breaking Travel News, the Expedia+ Voyager Card from Citi comes with a wide variety of benefits for members. Thes include immediate Expedia +gold status offering bonuses like automatic upgrades at more than 1,400 +VIP AccessTM hotels and amenities at select +VIP AccessTM hotels worldwide (subject to availability).

David Doctorow, Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer and Senior Vice President of Global Marketing at Expedia said of the new cobranded travel credit cards program, "At Expedia, we understand that that every trip is unique, personal and is full of moments that have the power to be transformational."

Doctorow added, "The Citi Expedia+ Voyager card is about getting to those magical travel moments faster. Now using the card for everyday expenses like buying groceries or dining out is an investment in your next vacation, your next moment."

Ralph Andretta, Head of Product Management, Citi Cards also said of the travel credit cards benefits, "Whether you are planning a family vacation, an adventure overseas, or shopping at home - we are rewarding you for each and every purchase you make with a Citi Expedia+ Voyager card."

"From complimentary room upgrades and exclusive perks at +VIP Access hotels to savings on travel expenses - this card delivers tremendous value no matter where you are headed," Andretta added.

An outline of the host of benefits the new travel credit cards can offer:

1.  Travelers can earn points during and before their next vacation. According to Travel Daily News, cardmembers can earn Expedia+ rewards bonus points on travel and non-travel spend as well. There is reportedly no cap on the amount of points members can earn. 

2.  Travelers can redeem points towards flights or even hotel stays with the new travel credit cards. Expedia+ rewards points can reportedly be redeemed towards flights or hotel stays available on Expedia.com and with no blackout dates.

3.  Travelers get to save on trip expenses.  Cardmembers of Expedia+ Voyager can receive up to $100 in statement credits each year. These credits can be used towards airline incidental fees, such as baggage fees, in-flight food and entertainment, Wi-Fi and much more on qualifying airlines or the Global Entry application fee.

4.  Last but not the least, travelers can travel with ease. With the new travel credit cards, members can access a wide range of built-in benefits from Citi. These may include worldwide car rental insurance, lost baggage protection, trip cancellation and interruption protection. Also, international travelers can reporteldy enjoy global acceptance with EMV chip technology. 

 

What is Expedia+ Rewards, which is an essential part of the new travel credit cards?

According to insurancenewsnet.com, trough the Expedia+ Credit Cards from Citi, card members can turn their daily purchases into travel experiences through the Expedia+ rewards program.

To learn more about the Expedia+ rewards program, click here.

What is Expedia.com?

Expedia.com is reportedly one of the world's largest full service travel sites* which helps millions of travelers plan and book their travels. The Web site also aims to provide the latest technology as well as the widest assortment of top vacation destinations, cheap tickets, hotel deals, car rentals, destination weddings, cruise deals and in-destination activities, attractions, services and travel apps, among others, reports insurancenewsnet.com. Expedia.com customers can also grab the best available rates online for all sorts of travel.

Travel credit cards recently launched by Expedia and Citi indeed appear to bring a host of benefits to any traveler, which can make each trip breezy. As for actual feedback from people who have used the travel credit cards, remains to be heard.