Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer spreads its wings in New Zealand with BNZ Rewards

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) have forged a new agreement, announcing BNZ’s Rewards as the inaugural banking partner for the airline’s KrisFlyer loyalty programme in New Zealand.

For the first time, BNZ Advantage Visa credit cardholders can transfer BNZ Points earned from their everyday purchases into KrisFlyer miles, to redeem for flights, KrisShop purchases, Kris+ everyday spend in Singapore and Australia, and exclusive travel experiences.

Key highlights include:

• Direct transfer of BNZ Points into KrisFlyer miles through the BNZ Rewards portal
• A conversion rate of 300 BNZ points to 50 SIA KrisFlyer miles
• Utilisation of a combination of miles and cash for flight bookings
• Option to use miles for in-flight purchases on KrisShop, offering a wide range of products from jewellery to airline exclusives, fashion, health and wellness items
• New and existing members can link their KrisFlyer membership for mile transfers through the BNZ Rewards portal.

George Robertson, General Manager New Zealand for Singapore Airlines, said this marks a significant milestone in building out the KrisFlyer loyalty programme partner network to enhance value for eligible travellers across New Zealand.

“We are delighted to join forces with BNZ, welcoming them as our inaugural banking KrisFlyer transfer partner in New Zealand. The launch reflects our continuous efforts to enhance value and deliver superior benefits for our KrisFlyer members.

“Bringing the SIA and BNZ Rewards programmes together reflects our mutual commitment to create more rewarding experiences for our shared customer base. We look forward to continuing to enhance the programme’s value for our KrisFlyer members in the years ahead.”

Ross Jackson, General Manager Payments and Merchant Services for BNZ, also voiced his excitement about this latest addition to BNZ Rewards for customers.

“Our customers have been clear that they enjoy BNZ Reward’s wide-ranging travel options, so we are delighted to be the only New Zealand bank to offer direct transfer of BNZ reward points to KrisFlyer miles.”