Mastercard and Boingo Wireless now offer eligible Mastercard cardholders unlimited access to more than one million premium Boingo Wi‑Fi hotspots worldwide. The service is currently available at no extra cost for select HSBC Mastercard cardholders in Argentina, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, as well as for many other Mastercard cardholders globally. This benefit can help cardholders avoid hundreds of dollars a year in roaming fees and subscription costs by connecting to Wi‑Fi at airports, hotels, restaurants, cafes, onboard flights and other public locations.
Connectivity during travel is increasingly important for consumers everywhere. Studies show that complimentary Wi‑Fi ranks among the top desired amenities for affluent travelers, while onboard entertainment and personal device usage continue to rise. Industry forecasts also predict significant growth in mobile data traffic, underlining the growing demand for reliable, high‑speed Wi‑Fi when people are on the move.
“We want to provide consumers with benefits and rewards that matter to them,” said Francis Hondal, executive vice president, Credit & Loyalty, Mastercard. “That means enhancing experiences they enjoy—like travel—with a benefit that suits their increasingly mobile lifestyles. This partnership with Boingo will help Mastercard cardholders stay connected whenever and wherever they need to.”
“We strive to meet the needs of our customers across all segments,” said Vivek Agarwal, global head of Cards and Loans at HSBC. “Our Premier customers often travel internationally, so we have added access to Wi‑Fi through more than one million hotspots globally. This complements the other travel benefits they already enjoy.”
“Wi‑Fi is now an expectation for travelers, making access to Boingo hotspots an ideal membership benefit for Mastercard cardholders,” said Dawn Callahan, chief marketing officer, Boingo. “With Boingo’s fast, reliable Wi‑Fi, cardholders can stream shows, work remotely or share travel moments without interruption.”
Eligible Mastercard cardholders can redeem the Wi‑Fi benefit through a few simple steps. To learn more and activate access, cardholders should visit mastercard.boingo.com. The Boingo Wi‑Fi benefit will be extended to additional issuers and cardholders over time.