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SIA unveils airline loyalty digital wallet

It can be used for point-of-sale transactions at retail partners.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) unveiled the world’s first blockchain-based airline loyalty digital wallet in its frequent-flyer programme KrisFlyer.

KrisFlyer members can use the “digital miles” for point-of-sale transactions at participating retail merchants.

The digital wallet app will be enabled through blockchain technology that is only accessible for merchants and partners.

The app is expected to be rolled out by August this year.
 

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