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Score an extra 7–10% off Agoda deals — KakaoBank amps up its travel features
Daily cash rewards just for searching stays — expanding stay-focused services
Card discount promos run alongside — KB Kookmin and KakaoBank debit cards rolling out in phases
KakaoBank has teamed up with global travel platform Agoda to offer a hotel-booking service, marking a move into nonfinancial services and a clear push to become a lifestyle platform beyond banking.
On March 25, KakaoBank launched its “Search Special-Deal Stays” service in partnership with Agoda.
The new feature lets users compare, search, and book accommodations around the world right inside the KakaoBank app.
Users can search by destination, dates and room preferences, and consult a leaderboard that highlights trending destinations to spot the latest travel fads.
The service is accessible through the app’s AI tab search or the benefits tab.
On top of Agoda’s standard specials, KakaoBank offers an exclusive 7% extra discount across the board, with savings rising to as much as 10% for certain popular destinations.
To boost engagement, KakaoBank introduced a rewards program: users earn a small cash reward once per day simply for searching and viewing stays. It’s an in-app lock-in tactic designed to keep users browsing longer.
The launch also includes a card promotion. For now, customers who pay with a KB Kookmin debit card receive an immediate 10% discount on their booking.
From April 6, KakaoBank plans to add benefits for payments made with KakaoBank debit cards (Mastercard).
This rollout continues KakaoBank’s broader expansion into everyday services.
The bank has already broadened its nonbank offerings to include tax and utility payments, Hi-Pass management and overseas travel-package bookings; now it’s adding independent travel accommodations to the lineup.
A KakaoBank spokesperson said, “We designed this partnership to add special perks and joy to every moment of planning an exciting trip. We’ll keep introducing practical benefits that match customers’ everyday needs and goals.”
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