MUMBAI: Say farewell to conference calls in the car, spotty cafe Wi-Fi, and inefficient days on the road. American Express, the world’s largest card issuer by purchase volume, has rolled out a partnership in India with WeWork, a global platform providing its members with space, community and services around the world. This is in succession to the recent launch of Platinum Global Access from WeWork, which gives American Express Business Platinum Card Members access to WeWork’s global platform, providing them with the flexibility to do what they love anywhere in the world. With the India partnership, American Express Cardmembers holding the Centurion Card, Platinum Card (Consumer and Corporate) or Platinum Reserve Credit Card in India will enjoy access to multiple benefits at WeWork. WeWork is offering exclusive access and great savings to American Express Cardmembers, including both existing WeWork members and those who are new to WeWork. The benefits include up to 25% off* on WeWork private offices and conference rooms across 10 locations, so Card Members in India can have the flexibility to get their best work done. Launching later this year, the Global Access benefit for American Express Platinum Corporate Card Members in India will provide them access to WeWork’s platform of 485 locations in 105 cities around the world. Announcing the tie-up in India, Manoj Adlakha, CEO, American Express India, said, “The way people do business in a global and mobile working world, is changing. We are committed to backing our customers, by supporting them with business tools, space and the technology they need to take their business even further. Our partnership with WeWork is in line with this commitment and we are confident that Cardmembers will find value in this.” Commenting on the partnership, Ryan Bennett, Co-CWeO, WeWork India said, “This partnership with American Express brings together our collaborative communities and invites the existing base of American Express Cardmembers to experience WeWork’s space, community and services firsthand. WeWork member companies globally say WeWork has accelerated their company’s growth, and we’re excited to support American Express Card Members in India with the platform they need to continue to grow and succeed.” American Express offers powerful backing and support that helps companies of all sizes control expenses, drive savings and grow business, through a suite of card products and payment solutions.
American Express and WeWork have extended their partnership to India. Previously, American Express Business Platinum Card Members were given access to WeWork’s global network of co-working spaces. “Indian consumers are looking for a more convenient way to work from home, which is why we launched the first WeWork in India last year,” said Ajay Agarwal, CEO & Co-Founder at We@@ Later this year, the Global Access Benefit for American Express Platinum Corporate members in India will be given access to WeWork’s network on 485 locations worldwide.