Members can earn Miles and enjoy benefits on the ground and in flight
- With Turkish Airlines' Miles&Smiles card, powered by Advanzia Bank, cardholders earn one Mile for every 2 EUR spent on everyday purchases
- German customers enjoy a portfolio of attractive benefits on the go, including comprehensive travel insurance
- Advanzia Bank's real-time application process delivers cards to the top of customers' wallets quicker than ever
Luxembourg/Berlin, 18 Feburary 2025 – Turkish Airlines, Türkiye's national carrier, has partnered with Advanzia Bank to launch the first Miles&Smiles Mastercard Gold in Germany. Customers can earn one Mile for every 2 EUR spent on everyday purchases and amplify their travel experiences.
For an 8 EUR monthly fee, cardholders can redeem Miles on Turkish Airlines and Star Alliance award tickets, cabin upgrades, extra baggage allowance, as well as shop at Shopandmiles.com and benefit from special services from programme partners. Comprehensive travel insurance as well as zero foreign exchange and ATM fees offer peace of mind on the go.
Advanzia Bank's fully digital and user-friendly onboarding process approves new applicants in minutes, delivering their cards to the top of their wallets fast, along with 5,000 welcome Miles. Flexible, contactless payment options like Google Pay and Garmin Pay make it easier than ever for members to earn Miles on the ground, which are valid for three years. And cardholders can convert every five Miles earned into one status mile to access special frequent flyer privileges.
On the partnership Turkish Airlines Director of Marketing Arif Ali Gezmişoğlu stated: “We are happy to expand the scope of our loyalty program in Germany with the launch of Miles&Smiles Mastercard Gold Card as it will offer more opportunities for our loyal members to earn Miles and treat themselves to a range of exclusive benefits and privileges provided by Turkish Airlines."
With this partnership, Advanzia Bank underscores its position as a pioneering Cards-as-a-Service provider in Europe. Tilman Söffker, Head of Sales Business Partners at Advanzia Bank, comments: “We're delighted to announce the Miles&Smiles Mastercard Gold, powered by Advanzia Bank, for German customers who love to travel. Advanzia's strong presence in Germany and commitment to true digital allows us to seamlessly cater to consumers' evolving needs, including a quick and hassle-free onboarding process."
About Advanzia Bank
Founded in 2005 in Luxembourg, Advanzia Bank S.A. is a European digital bank specialising in credit cards and payment solutions. With 2.6 million credit card customers, Advanzia is a leading credit card issuer in Germany and has a strong presence in Luxembourg, France, Austria, Spain and Italy. As well as issuing consumer credit cards under its own brands, Advanzia is a leading provider of Cards-as-a-Service (CaaS) solutions for more than 280 companies, associations and financial institutions. Business partners use Advanzia's co-branded credit cards to strengthen customer loyalty and create a competitive advantage. Private banks implement turnkey Visa and Mastercard credit card programmes delivered by Advanzia, either as white label cards or under the flagship Capitol brand. In 2023, Advanzia achieved a total credit card turnover of EUR 6.3 billion for all its market segments. At the end of 2023, the bank employed 208 employees. advanzia.com
About Turkish Airlines
Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines has a fleet of 493 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to 351 worldwide destinations as 298 international and 53 domestics in 130 countries. More information about Turkish Airlines can be found on its official website www.turkishairlines.com or its social media accounts on Facebook, X, YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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