Phoenix, AZ (September 17, 2024) – BWH Hotels today announced the launch of its two new Best Western Rewards® Visa Signature® Credit Cards in partnership with Mercury Financial. This partnership combines the expertise of Mercury Financial and Visa, a world leader in digital payments, with the award-winning Best Western Rewards® (BWR®) loyalty program.
The Best Western Rewards® Visa Signature® Cards have been designed with a host of benefits and will provide a faster way to earn BWR points to redeem at any of BWH Hotels’ 4,300 properties across a portfolio of 18 diverse brands in over 100 countries and territories around the world*. The BWR loyalty program is unique in the hospitality industry as BWR points never expire and can be used for free and discounted stays worldwide, gift cards, and even charitable donations.**
“At BWH Hotels, we are dedicated to inspiring travel and making it more attainable for everyone. We’re thrilled to partner with Mercury Financial, a company as committed and passionate about their customers as we are about our guests, to launch co-branded credit cards that will make more travel experiences possible,” said Joelle Park, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, BWH Hotels. “The partnership with Mercury Financial and Visa will allow us to provide even more travelers with added opportunities to earn points that can be used for free night redemptions, exclusive member rates, and many other incentives.”
The Best Western Rewards® Premium Visa Signature® Card and the Best Western Rewards® Visa Signature® Card offer cardholders the following rewards and benefits:
Best Western Rewards® Premium
Visa Signature® Card
$89 Annual Fee** Best Western Rewards®
Visa Signature® Card
$0 Annual Fee** Introductory Bonus • Up to 80,000 bonus points with qualifying spend • Up to 40,000 bonus points with qualifying spend BWH Hotels Stay Bonus • 10X points on stays and purchases at participating BWH Hotels properties worldwide • 4X points on stays and purchases at participating BWH Hotels properties worldwide Everyday Spend Points • Accelerated 4X points on gas station and grocery store purchases
• 2X points on all other purchases • 2X points on all purchases Anniversary Bonus • One (1) Free Night Award on account anniversary
• One (1) Free Night Award with at least $10,000 in net purchases • 10,000 bonus points with at least $5,000 in net purchases Automatic Elite Tier Status Platinum Gold Cell phone protection Trip delay reimbursement Trip cancellation/trip interruption reimbursement
**See terms and conditions for full benefits, rates, fees, and costs.
“With BWH Hotels and Visa, we are creating a leading co-branded card program that brings BWH Hotels’ guests unparalleled value through our credit card program,” said James Corcoran, CEO of Mercury Financial. “As the co-branded credit card partner for such an esteemed global hospitality brand, this partnership allows more Best Western Rewards members to have access to a credit card that gives them a faster way to earn valuable points and benefits.”
“In collaboration with BWH Hotels and Mercury Financial, we are excited to provide a consumer credit solution that enriches the experiences of consumers and aligns with their changing needs,” said Kirk Stuart, Senior Vice President, Head of North America Merchant, Acquiring & Enablement, Visa. “We are committed to enhancing the value of Visa acceptance for travel enthusiasts who are in pursuit of not just memorable experiences.”
For more information about the Best Western Rewards® Visa Signature® Credit Cards, please visit card.bwh.com/cc. To enroll in the Best Western Rewards® Program for free, please visit bestwestern.com/en_US/rewards/join.html.
About BWH℠ Hotels
BWH Hotels is a leading, global hospitality enterprise comprised of three hotel companies, including WorldHotels™, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and SureStay® Hotels. The global enterprise boasts approximately 4,300 hotels in over 100 countries and territories worldwide*. With 18 brands across every chain scale segment, from economy to luxury, BWH Hotels suits the needs of developers and guests in every market.
*Numbers are approximate, may fluctuate, and include hotels currently in the development pipeline.
About Mercury® Financial
Mercury Financial LLC is a financial services company on a mission to expand financial inclusion, helping more than 1.5 million Americans build a stronger financial future and improve their credit. Founded in 2017 and backed by advanced technology, the privately held company provides customers access to more than $6 billion in credit. Mercury is backed by Värde Partners, a leading global alternative investment firm specializing in credit and credit-related assets. Mercury offers credit card products issued by First Bank & Trust, Brookings, SD, pursuant to a license from Visa® USA Incorporated. The Company is headquartered in Austin, TX, and has an office location in Wilmington, DE. For more information, please visit www.MercuryFinancial.com and follow Mercury® Financial on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter).
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