The partnership marks the first time a Philippine fintech platform has embedded such a feature via API. This integration allows users to enter participating lounges worldwide without downloading a separate application.
To use the service, cardholders select the ‘Lounge Access’ tile within the Maya app to generate a QR code. This code is then used to grant entry to participating lounges.
The benefit includes one complimentary lounge pass per quarter, valid at participating airports both in the Philippines and internationally.
Shailesh Baidwan, President of Maya Group and Co-Founder of Maya Bank, described the feature as a move to make premium experiences more accessible.
Shailesh Baidwan
“Through Dragonpass, our customers can now enjoy global lounge access directly from the app they already use for their everyday banking—proof that financial innovation can be both practical and delightful,” Baidwan said.
Emre Dilmen, Chief Commercial Officer of Dragonpass, noted that the integration merges travel services with digital banking.
Emre Dilmen
“By integrating lounge access directly within the Maya app, we’re merging world-class travel experiences with everyday digital banking,” Dilmen stated.
This new feature joins the existing suite of perks offered by the Maya Black Credit Card. These benefits include a numberless design for enhanced security, AI-driven fraud protection, and the Maya Miles rewards system.
The initiative aligns with Maya’s broader strategy to widen credit access across the Philippines.
This is particularly relevant given that credit card penetration in the country was reported at just 15% as of 2023.
