Nubank Ultravioleta launches exclusive platform for purchasing air tickets and accommodations in the app

São Paulo, May 28, 2024 – Expanding its portfolio for high-income individuals and strengthening its entry into the travel segment, Nubank Ultravioleta announces the launch of an exclusive platform offering customers a complete solution to plan trips. NuViagens integrates convenience in purchasing air tickets and booking hotels, with better prices and payment flexibility, easily and conveniently through the Nubank app.

NuViagens guarantees the best price. If the customer finds a more attractive offer for the purchased flight or hotel within 24 hours, Nubank Ultravioleta will refund the price difference. Additionally, in the flight purchasing experience, the platform offers price monitoring and indicates the best purchase time. By following the app’s recommendations, when the ticket reaches the lowest price relative to the flight history, Ultravioleta customers receive free protection that automatically reimburses up to BRL 500 if the flight price drops within 30 days after purchase.

NuViagens also allows purchases in up to 8 interest-free installments via NuPay, an exclusive payment method for Nubank customers, for all air tickets and accommodations, as well as 1% cashback that grows at 200% of the CDI. Dedicated 24-hour travel-related support via the app’s chat or phone is also available, providing even more peace of mind from start to finish of the trip.

“After launching the Global Account for the high-income segment, we are excited to offer an even more complete experience for those planning a new trip. With NuViagens, Ultravioleta customers will have a differentiated solution, with access to a practical, secure platform that will simplify the planning of leisure moments – all with the certainty of having made the best choice and with the guarantee of the best price.”, says Livia Chanes, CEO of Nubank in Brazil. 

Announced in July 2023, NuViagens results from an exclusive partnership with HTS (Hopper Technology Solutions) in Brazil, the global travel platform that empowers financial institutions to supercharge travel benefits for cardholders with cutting-edge travel and loyalty platforms. NuViagens will be gradually available to the user base over the next few months. They can be accessed in the Nubank Ultravioleta app’s “Ultravioleta Benefits” tab and the Shopping tab in the ‘Travel and Leisure’ section.

Better Travel with Nubank Ultravioleta

In April, Nubank Ultravioleta also launched early access to the Global Account in partnership with Wise Platform, Wise’s global infrastructure solution for banks and large companies. The Global Account is already available to customers who have signed up for early access and is gradually being released to the remaining Ultravioleta customers. It allows users to instantly convert balances in reais to dollars and euros directly through the Nubank app without needing to manage another app or transfer money between accounts. In addition, it offers an exclusive exchange rate of 0.8%, regardless of the value of the shipment, which is the lowest in the segment, with a favorable exchange rate using the commercial dollar or euro, and a reduced IOF of 1.1%, with no maintenance fee. 

Another benefit accessible to Nubank Global Account users is free internet abroad, through Nubank’s own eSIM offering, granting customers the peace of mind of staying connected without the fear of exorbitant roaming fees. In partnership with Gigs, Nubank developed a unique benefit granting its users exclusive and free access to 10 GB travel eSIM across 40 countries throughout the US, Latin America, and Europe. With one tap, users can access their data allowance, get online immediately upon arrival at their destination, and stay connected for 30 consecutive days. The eSIM is an annual benefit and is renewed after the start of a new year.