Electronic trading major Interactive Brokers Group Inc (NASDAQ:IBKR) is now offering eligible Interactive Brokers LLC customers the ability to open a Karta Visa card to make purchases worldwide with a card linked to their IBKR account.
The Karta Visa card enhances Interactive Brokers’ cash management services by adding a USD card with no foreign transaction fees, exclusive program amenities, luxury travel concierge services, and price and purchase protection. With this addition, IB customers can now save, trade, invest and spend the funds held in their IBKR account.
“Our all-in-one cash management solution offers clients an easy and flexible way to manage their money,” said Milan Galik, CEO of Interactive Brokers. “The introduction of the Karta Visa card broadens the scope of our integrated approach and further simplifies the way customers can oversee their finances.”
“We are thrilled to partner with Interactive Brokers and now have the Karta Visa card available to their customers,” added Freddy Juez, Founder and CEO of Karta. “Their customers will now experience a new way of traveling – with a card that eliminates FX fees, provides access to exclusive events and offers instant 24/7 support through our WhatsApp concierge where they can book flights, hotels and coveted dining experiences.”
The Karta Visa card provides the following features:
- No foreign transaction fees
- 24/7 luxury travel concierge services
- Rewards points for travel and lifestyle purchases
- Real-time support with artificial intelligence via WhatsApp
- Access to trips and exclusive events
- Global airport lounge access
- Access to the Visa Luxury Hotel collection
- Price and market protection
- Instant virtual card issuance via Apple and Google Wallet
- Worldwide tax refund assistance with instant support available via WhatsApp.