Visa announced a new partnership with Collinson International and On‑us that will give eligible Visa cardholders instant, seamless access to more than 1,800 airport lounges worldwide. The deal, disclosed on December 11, 2025, leverages Collinson’s LoungeKey network and On‑us’s Smart E‑voucher technology to deliver QR‑code entry without additional registration, creating a friction‑free experience for travelers.
Eligible cardholders include Visa Signature, Visa Infinite, and Visa Platinum cards, with access triggered automatically when a qualifying transaction is made. The initial rollout focuses on Asia Pacific cardholders, reflecting the region’s rebounding travel demand, but the partnership is designed to expand globally as the technology and issuer agreements mature. The program also offers a range of travel experiences beyond lounge entry, such as priority security screening and concierge services, further enhancing the value proposition for high‑spending customers.
The partnership aligns with Visa’s broader strategy to transform from a transaction facilitator into a full‑stack payments platform. By adding a large, high‑margin VAS offering, Visa deepens customer loyalty, increases card usage, and creates new fee revenue streams from issuers and merchants that support the benefit. The move also positions Visa to compete more effectively with other payment networks that bundle travel perks into their card portfolios, reinforcing Visa’s brand as a provider of premium, convenient payment experiences.
Visa’s FY2025 financials underscore the strategic fit of the partnership. The company reported net revenue of $40.0 billion and a VAS revenue contribution that grew 26% year‑over‑year in Q3 FY2025, reflecting strong demand for travel‑related benefits. The 1,800‑plus lounge network is expected to generate incremental fee revenue and cross‑sell opportunities for issuers, while also driving higher transaction volumes as cardholders seek to maximize the value of their Visa cards.
Management highlighted the partnership as a key milestone in Visa’s VaaS (Visa as a Service) strategy. CEO Ryan McInerney said, “Expanding our VAS portfolio with instant lounge access demonstrates how Visa is delivering tangible, premium experiences that deepen customer loyalty and drive usage.” The announcement comes as Visa’s FY2025 earnings beat expectations, with a net income of $11.47 billion and a 12% year‑over‑year increase in net revenue, driven by strong demand in core segments and disciplined cost management.
The partnership is expected to accelerate Visa’s VAS growth trajectory, positioning the company to capture a larger share of the payments ecosystem and to reinforce its competitive advantage in the travel‑benefits space.
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