Beyond Exchanges: Delivering Year-Round Value Through Partnership

At RCI, partnership innovation goes beyond expanding travel opportunities. It’s about delivering meaningful, year-round value to both resort partners and their owners. A strong example of this is RCI’s collaboration with Barclays and Mastercard: the only credit card program offered through a major global vacation exchange company, designed specifically for vacation owners (subject to approval).

The RCI® Elite Rewards® World Mastercard® empowers members to earn rewards through everyday purchases while benefiting from features designed to support how they travel. From exchange activity to vacation-related expenses, the card fits naturally into the ownership journey, helping members extend the value of their membership well beyond the time spent on vacation.

For owners, that value shows up in simple, everyday moments:

• Earning rewards on routine purchases like dining, gas, and groceries, rewarding the things they’re already doing
• Accessing flexible financing options to support exchange bookings, travel purchases, or even annual maintenance fees
• Staying connected to their ownership between vacations, turning day-to-day spending into future travel opportunities

Together, these moments create a more continuous and rewarding ownership experience, one that doesn’t pause when the vacation ends.

For resort partners and developers, the impact is just as powerful:

• Elevating the ownership offering with added financial flexibility and everyday relevance
• Supporting stronger owner satisfaction by helping owners better manage and maximize their ownership
• Driving ongoing engagement between vacations, helping keep ownership top-of-mind and strengthening long-term loyalty

In this way, the RCI^® Elite Rewards^® World Mastercard^® goes beyond a standalone financial product. It becomes a natural extension of the ownership experience, supporting both immediate needs and long-term engagement.

As the industry continues to evolve, solutions that deliver flexibility, relevance, and sustained value are more important than ever. It’s through thoughtful partnerships like these that new opportunities are created, not just for where owners travel, but for how they experience the value of ownership every day.

For resorts and developers looking to elevate the owner experience and explore new ways to deliver ongoing value, the RCI Business Development team is here to help. Connect with us today to learn how the RCI® Elite Rewards® World Mastercard® can support your business goals.