MasterCard Unveils Latest Priceless New York Experiences around Travel and Shopping

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Unique Offerings Available at JFK Terminal 8 and The Shops at Columbus Circle in Time Warner Center

--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MasterCard (NYSE: MA):

What:		As part of the Priceless New York campaign, MasterCard is launching new and one-of-a-kind experiences this holiday season allowing cardholders who are traveling or shopping to pause and enjoy the moment. Cardholders can take advantage of an array of complimentary experiences by simply presenting their MasterCard card.

		The new MasterCard section at JFK Airport terminal 8 offers domestic and international travelers a relaxing environment while they wait for their flight. Cardholders can enjoy many convenient benefits all in one place such as free WiFi, access to iPads, charging stations, and a luggage corner for carry-on items. Interactive touch screens can be found for cardholders to search for information on specific cities; check weather and flight information or find restaurant information. A component of the section highlights family fun and entertainment for all to enjoy. This exclusive section will be available to MasterCard cardholders all year around.

		The brand new MasterCard Holiday Star Lounge officially opened on “Black Friday,” Nov. 25 on the 2nd floor of Time Warner Center. Throughout this busy holiday season, cardholders can relax and enjoy exclusive fashion and food offerings by simply showing their MasterCard at the Lounge entrance. The Lounge will also be host to a number of daily activities and events throughout the holiday season such as wine tasting by A Voce, complimentary hot chocolate and Best Bets gift bags from NY Magazine while overlooking Time Warner Center’s Holiday Under the Stars featuring holiday music by Wynton Marsalis and an all-star band. In addition, there will be complimentary gift wrapping services for shoppers who spend $200 or more that day on their MasterCard card at The Shops at Columbus Circle.

Background:		MasterCard Priceless New York (www.mastercard.com/pricelessny) is a program that brings cardholders closer to the things they are most passionate about, whether its travel, sports, shopping, culinary or arts and entertainment. Priceless New York provides MasterCard cardholders who live in and travel to New York extraordinary experiences, exclusive offers and privileged access to bring a little more priceless to their life.

When:		The MasterCard section at JFK and MasterCard’s Holiday Star Lounge are currently open to all MasterCard cardholders, just in time for the busy holiday season.

Where:		JFK Airport Terminal 8 and The Shops at Columbus Circle (Time Warner Center, second floor)

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