Apple Card cardholders now have access to a brand-new benefit when planning their upcoming travel. Booking.com has introduced a fast-track promotion that allows Apple Card users to skip standard tier requirements and instantly jump to Genius Level 2 status.
Typically, reaching Genius Level 2 requires completing five qualifying stays or rental car bookings within a two-year period. Under this new perk, cardholders automatically secure Level 2 status after completing just one eligible stay or car rental booked using their Apple Card.
What Genius Level 2 gets you
Genius is Booking.com’s free loyalty program. Unlocking Level 2 grants several travel perks across participating listings globally, including:
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10–15% discounts on select hotel stays and car rentals.
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Free room upgrades at eligible accommodations.
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Complimentary breakfast at select properties.
Existing Apple Card perks on Booking.com
Booking.com continues to serve as an official Apple Card merchant partner, offering cash-back rewards on travel reservations. When booking stays or car rentals on Booking.com using Apple Card with Apple Pay, users continue to earn:
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3% Daily Cash back on eligible bookings.
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2% in Booking.com Travel Credits awarded directly through the platform.
With the addition of fast-tracked loyalty status, Apple Card users can stack immediate cash back and travel credits with Level 2 perks after a single completed trip. Cardholders can take advantage of the promotion starting today by using Apple Pay at checkout on Booking.com.
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