WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 27, 2021––Today, Mercury® Financial LLC (Mercury Financial), a financial inclusion technology company serving nearly 1 million near-prime customers, and Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) announced the launch of the Free Spirit® Points Plus Mastercard®, alongside the Free Spirit Points Mastercard® which entered the market in February. Free Spirit Points Plus cardmembers will have the opportunity to earn points and status with the airline while enjoying benefits at the airport and onboard every flight.
“With an increase in travel over the last few months, we are excited to have credit card product options to offer Free Spirit members an opportunity to earn points, enjoy greater benefits and earn status with our trusted partner, Spirit Airlines,” said Jim Peterson, CEO of Mercury Financial. “Our ongoing partnership with Spirit strengthens our purpose-driven commitment to serving near-prime customers and expands the benefits card holders care about most.”
Mercury and Spirit Airlines began their co-branded partnership in February 2021 by launching the Free Spirit Points Mastercard®. The new Free Spirit Points Plus card builds on that foundation with great perks and features aimed at making every flight even more enjoyable and making it faster and easier to
earn rewards. Those including:
Supercharging your rewards
Under the Points Plus product, Free Spirit members will enjoy the following points-based benefits:
- 3x Free Spirit points on all eligible Spirit purchases, including flights.
- 2x Free Spirit points on dining and grocery purchases.
- 1x Free Spirit points on all other purchases.
Extra benefits on every flight
Points Plus credit card holders traveling Spirit Airlines will be eligible for:
- 25% rebate on inflight food and beverage purchases.
- Shortcut Boarding/Zone 2 early boarding.
- Point pooling for individuals and up to eight additional Free Spirit members – ideal for families
- traveling together.
New cardmembers will earn 20,000 Free Spirit bonus points and a $100 Companion Flight Voucher after they meet purchase and payment requirements. There is a $79 annual fee which is waived the first year.
Credit card holders will also receive an annual $100 Companion Flight Voucher each year they spend $5,000 before their anniversary date. The card can help members achieve Free Spirit Silver and Gold Status as credit card holders will earn one status qualifying point (SQP) for every $10 spent in purchases. Points do not expire and there’s no cap to how many points credit card holders may earn.
“We’re proud to be the first co-brand partnership to offer a complementary card product, grow our partnership with Mercury Financial and strengthen our shared commitments to all of our members,” said Sid Krishna, Director of Loyalty and Co-Brand at Spirit Airlines. “Free Spirit Points Plus Mastercard is the ticket to an enhanced travel experience for the holidays and beyond.”
To learn more about the Free Spirit Points Plus Mastercard, please visit: FreeSpiritPointsPlus.com.
About Mercury Financial
Mercury® Financial LLC (Mercury Financial) is expanding financial inclusion through technology. We deliver access to credit and a superior digital credit experience focused on the underserved near prime customer. To date, Mercury Financial has helped empower nearly 1 million deserving Americans with better credit through use of its proprietary risk assessment and data analytics technologies. We strive to provide best-in-class credit lines to allow customers to maximize their purchasing power. We offer valuable cashback and travel rewards and strategic partnerships like the Spirit Airlines “Free Spirit” Program. Mercury Financial prioritizes providing the tools to promote positive financial behavior and upward mobility through a seamless digital experience.
Mercury Financial has more than 160 employees in offices in Wilmington, Delaware, and Austin, Texas, and is led by CEO and 15-year financial services veteran James Peterson and a management team with decades of combined industry experience. Backed by Varde Partners, a leading global alternative investment advisor, Mercury® Financial has extended more than $3 billion in credit lines to customers since its founding in 2013.
Mercury® Financial manages the Mercury® Mastercard® and the Free Spirit® Points Mastercard®, which are issued by First Bank & Trust, Brookings, SD pursuant to a license by Mastercard® International.
For more information, visit www.mercuryfinancial.com.
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About Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is committed to delivering the best value in the sky. We are the leader in providing customizable travel options starting with an unbundled fare. This allows our Guests to pay only for the options they choose — like bags, seat assignments and refreshments — something we call À La Smarte. We make it possible for our Guests to venture further and discover more than ever before. Our Fit Fleet® is one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient in the U.S. We serve destinations throughout the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean, and are dedicated to giving back and improving those communities. Come save with us at spirit.com.
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