Credit Card and Loyalty Management System for A Leading ASEAN Airline

Support the launching of a new Visa Card of a leading ASEAN airline. In addition to the usual features of a normal credit card, this special card offers great benefits with the client including earning points whenever they use card and then redeem for flights or deal on the company. This turns a frequent flyer program to be a truly comprehensive lifestyle business.
Headcount

5 Full stacks and 5 Front-end developers

Industries

Hospitality & Tourism | Loyalty Program

Products and Services

Customer Registration Website, Big Points Management System

Timescales

2018 – 2019

Country

Malaysia

The Challenge

In 2018, Malaysians ranked amongst the global Top 5 in Flying index with at least 5.5 average flights annually with 83% of them checking flights online or via mobile. These savvy travellers were also the most cost-conscious in Asia with 97% placing price as a main criteria for flights booking. The client was aiming to transform the normal airline loyalty program (so called BIG Points) to a true travel and lifestyle business. They were pursuing a product that features simplicity in usage, superiority in value and seamless experience. It has to be intuitive and integrated in the day-to-day activities of customers and avoids the need for a separate interface.

The basic concept is to democratize loyalty points by making the points a universal digital loyalty currency that is easy for everyone to earn and redeem. The company has collaborated with Hong Leong Bank Berhad to issue its Credit Card. Every time you spend on your card whether locally or internationally you’ll earn the points and these will show on your statement and each month added to your account. The points work like cash and are borderless, meaning they can be utilized in any country with presence. Cardholders can redeem for flights and other services/deal or save by using your points when you purchase flights.

The Solution

SmartDev was chosen as the outsourcing partner to help AirAsia team debut their first mission to go beyond the normal Loyalty program. We did corporate to deliver:

1. The well branded website to introduce AirAsia Visa Card (Gold & Platinum)

2. The registration function in official website to guide customers through single steps.

3. A Loyalty Management System to track the number of Big Points that customers have earned and guide to redeem it for AirAsia flights and other products.

With the successful of AirAsia Visa Card program in Malaysia, AirAsia has been launching different corporations with other banks in SEA region: Bangkok Bank AirAsia credit card in Thailand; AirAsia – Permata Bank Platinum Credit Card & Debit Card in Indonesia & AirAsia – RCBC Bankard Credit Card in Philippines.

Technology Stacks

Adonis Framework
NextJS
MySQL

Credit card & loyalty management system

EASY REGISTRATION

The credit card offers a streamlined registration process, integrating seamlessly with your bank account. Choose between Gold or Platinum cards, each with exclusive benefits. The Platinum card provides instant access to Platinum membership, granting priority check-in, boarding, and baggage services.

EARN & TRACK POINTS EASILY

Both Gold and Platinum credit cards significantly contribute to earning points. Enjoy points for everyday spending, both domestically and internationally. The Loyalty Management System provides real-time updates on your points balance, making it easy to track and plan your rewards.

Visa Card Program Achievements

Robust Loyalty System

The Loyalty Management System effectively tracked Big Points and offered a user-friendly platform for redeeming rewards.

Successful Launch

The well-branded website and seamless registration process attracted a significant number of customers, demonstrating strong initial adoption.

Regional Expansion

The successful Visa Card program in Malaysia led to partnerships with banks in Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

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