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LoungeKey™ will offer Obsidian Black and Precious Metals cardholders instant access to premium lounges with just their Monaco Visa card, eliminating the need to carry extra cards or vouchers. LoungeKey™ access is not limited by the airline chosen or ticket in hand, and welcomes cardholders in all destinations. With the LoungeKey™ smartphone app, cardholders can easily find the nearest lounge through the 'Lounge Finder' feature.

Developed by the Collinson Group, global leader in influencing customer behavior to drive revenue and value for its clients, LoungeKey™ offers unrivalled service quality to ensure cardholders feel at home wherever they travel.

Kevin Goldmintz, Executive Vice-President for Asia Pacific at Collinson Group explained, "We are pleased to partner with Monaco to offer their cardholders access to our travel and lifestyle benefits. Sharing the same goal of delivering premium customer experiences, we look forward to welcoming Monaco Visa Platinum Obsidian Black and Precious Metals cardholders to enjoy LoungeKey™'s hospitality at no additional cost."

"As a commitment to empower consumers across the globe and enhance their travel experiences, we will continue to work with partners to introduce more innovative features to the Monaco Visa cards. In addition to the LoungeKey™ access, Monaco Visa Platinum Obsidian Black and Precious Metals cardholders are also able to enjoy perfect interbank exchange rates and up to 2% cryptocurrency cashback on all purchases," said Kris Marszalek, Co-Founder and CEO of Monaco.

LoungeKey™ provides unlimited access to over 900 lounges in over 450 cities worldwide for Monaco Visa Platinum Rose Gold, Space Gray, and Obsidian Black Cardholders

About Monaco

Monaco Technology GmbH with a vision of Cryptocurrency in Every WalletTM is the pioneering payments and cryptocurrency platform. The Monaco Visa card and mobile app allow users to buy, exchange, and spend fiat and cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin and ethereum, at perfect interbank exchange rates. Founded in June 2016, Monaco raised US$26.7 million through one of the most successful Token Sale events to date. The company is headquartered in Switzerland with offices in Hong Kong and Singapore.

For more information on Monaco, please visit www.mona.co. Monaco Visa cards can be reserved with the Monaco app available for download for iOS and Android users.

About Collinson Group/LoungeKey

LoungeKey™ is operated by Collinson, a global leader in shaping and influencing customer behaviour to drive revenue and value for its clients. The Group offers a unique blend of industry and sector specialists who together provide market-leading experience in delivering products and services across four core capabilities: Lifestyle Benefits, Loyalty, Insurance, and Assistance. Collinson has over 25 years' experience, with 25 global locations, servicing over 800 clients in 170 countries, employing over 2,000 staff, managing over 20 million end customers.

SOURCE Monaco