UnionPay International, a subsidiary of China UnionPay, has introduced U Dining Collection, a premium catering privilege programme to incorporate globally renowned restaurants into its platform.

The programme is aimed at providing exclusive services to UnionPay premium card (Platinum and Diamond) holders. It covers merchants both in and outside mainland China, including renowned brands in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore and Italy, as well as in Shanghai and Guangzhou.

Michelin-starred restaurants, including Restaurant ANDRÉ and Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet cooperate with a bankcard brand, have also joined the programme that offers various forms of privileges such as discount, free gift, free beverage, free dessert and pre-order.

Previously, the company added Global Assistance, Global Concierge and UnionPay VIP Lounge into its card-using service platform.

UnionPay International said: “Based on its transaction data and market research, UnionPay International has selected popular merchants in and outside mainland China to extend the merchants’ short-term offers to long-term privileges.

“Eighty renowned restaurants joined the program, including Michelin-starred restaurants, restaurants of famous chefs, chain restaurants and feature restaurants.”

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