Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is located about 45 minutes to an hour from the city center, making airport transfers a significant consideration for travelers.
While the KLIA Express train offers a swift but costly alternative, many like myself prefer the convenience of ride-hailing services like Grab.
However, several credit cards in Malaysia now offer airport shuttle benefits, providing valuable perks for cardholders. Here’s a look at the benefits offered by various credit cards for airport transfers.
UOB Visa Infinite Metal Card
The UOB Visa Infinite Metal Card offers a complimentary Airport Limousine Service valid from January 1 to December 31, 2024.
The service can accommodate up to four passengers and covers locations within Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam, and Putrajaya, with one pick-up stop per journey to KLIA or KLIA2. Locations outside the standard pick-up areas are subject to a surcharge.
UOB Visa Infinite
Cardholders of the UOB Visa Infinite Card can enjoy up to 12 complimentary limo rides per year.
To qualify, cardholders must spend a minimum of RM5,000 on airlines, hotels, and travel agencies within the last 30 days. Reservations for the Airport Limo Service must be made within 30 days from the qualifying spend date.
The service is limited to 5,000 redemptions throughout the campaign period, with a maximum of 12 redemptions per calendar month per cardholder. The service covers locations within Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam, and Putrajaya, with one pick-up stop allowed per journey to KLIA or KLIA2.
UOB PRVI Miles Elite
The UOB PRVI Miles Elite Card offers a complimentary ride home from the airport. To be eligible, cardholders must make three retail transactions overseas using their UOB PRVI Miles Elite Card and retain the physical credit card sales slips.
These transactions must be made between October 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024, and not be more than 30 days prior to the redemption date. Cardholders must present their UOB PRVI Miles Elite Card, boarding pass, and sales slips at the UOB Airport Limo Priority Booth located at KLIA1.
The complimentary ride is available for the "Budget Taxi" option within Zones 1 to 8. Upgrades to higher categories of airport taxis or limousines are available at an additional cost.
CIMB Travel Platinum Mastercard
Cardholders receive one promo code per quarter with a minimum quarterly spend of RM3,000, capped at two promo codes per annum. Upon meeting the spend condition, an email is sent to the cardholder, who must respond to redeem the promo code.
The airport transfer booking must be made using the Grab app and the CIMB Travel Platinum Credit Card as the payment method.
Standard Chartered Journey Mastercard
The Standard Chartered Journey Mastercard provides complimentary airport transfers. Cardholders must spend a minimum of RM2,500 on travel within 90 days before the Grab ride transaction.
The airport transfer ride must be booked via the Grab app using the Journey Credit Card. Cashback of up to RM65 for the first Grab transaction of the month will be credited to the cardholder's account within 60 days.
Standard Chartered Priority Banking Visa Infinite
This card offers up to RM80 cashback on Airport Limo or KLIA Ekspres rides home when returning from overseas travel.
Cardholders must swipe three times in foreign currency while traveling overseas and pay for the ride home using the Priority Banking Visa Infinite Credit Card. Cashback will be awarded within 60 days.
Alliance Bank Privilege Visa Signature
This card provides two e-hailing rides to the airport worth RM80 each, with a minimum annual spend of RM120,000. The benefit applies to both local and overseas rides.
Final Thoughts
Credit cards offering airport shuttle services can provide significant convenience and cost savings for frequent travelers. Whether through complimentary rides, cashback, or promo codes, these benefits add value to your travel experience.
Consider the eligibility criteria and redemption process for each card to maximize these perks. As always, ensure that your spending habits align with the card's requirements to fully benefit from these offers.
