ComBank achieves a world first with LoungeKey access for UnionPay Asia Prestige cards

Commercial Bank Deputy General Manager S. Ganeshan, UnionPay International Head of South Asia Hu Binghan and representatives of the two companies celebrate the launch of LoungeKey Access for UnionPay cardholders

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has become the first bank in the world to extend LoungeKey airport lounge access under the UnionPay Asia Prestige programme, following a partnership between the bank and LoungeKey that will benefit holders of the bank’s UnionPay Asia Prestige Diamond and Asia Prestige Platinum credit cards.

This groundbreaking feature grants the ComBank UnionPay Asia Prestige cardholders access to a network of over 1,500 airport lounges across more than 140 countries, simply by presenting their card, without the need for a separate lounge membership or mobile application.

Through LoungeKey, the cardholders can enjoy world-class lounge facilities at major international airports, including complimentary gourmet dining and beverages, private seating areas, high-speed Wi-Fi and workstations and shower and wellness amenities at selected lounges. 

The UnionPay Asia Prestige Diamond cardholders receive unlimited complimentary LoungeKey visits annually, including six companion visits, while the Asia Prestige Platinum cardholders are entitled to six complimentary visits per year, inclusive of companion visits. Additionally, the cardholders are eligible for free travel insurance when booking a return trip using their respective cards.

Commercial Bank was the first in Sri Lanka to issue UnionPay cards and this initiative extends that pioneering role globally, becoming the first to connect UnionPay Asia Prestige with LoungeKey access. UnionPay International is the world’s largest card scheme, accepted in 183 countries and regions through partnerships with more than 2,600 financial institutions.

An official agreement signing ceremony was held to mark the launch of this milestone, attended by representatives of Commercial Bank and UnionPay International.