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The New Era of Business Travel: PRESIDENT CARD and Dragonpass Partnership

In a groundbreaking move for executive travel,
UPSIDER, led by CEOs Toru Miyagi and Tomoki Mizuno, has announced a partnership with Dragonpass, a global travel service provider. This collaboration introduces an exclusive offer for members of PRESIDENT CARD, a corporate card designed specifically for entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Through this alliance, which marks a first for corporate cards in Japan, PRESIDENT CARD members can now enjoy access to over 1,400 VIP lounges at airports worldwide in 148 countries, completely free of charge. This enhancement not only elevates the travel experience but aligns with the card's mission to support business executives in transforming their travel time into productive investment time.

Understanding Dragonpass

Dragonpass was founded on the vision of enriching the travel experience for everyone. With partnerships spanning over 1,400 airport lounges and 700 restaurants in more than 600 cities globally, the service is committed to delivering exceptional VIP amenities for travelers. Currently boasting over 50 million members, including partnerships with 800 renowned companies across sectors - from banks to airlines to hotels - Dragonpass continues to enhance its service offerings and create memorable travel experiences.

The partnership is designed to complement the ethos of PRESIDENT CARD, which is to provide executive members with impactful quality experiences. The initiative seeks to transform travel from a mere logistical necessity into a valuable time investment, making it easier for business leaders to remain productive on the go.

Benefits for PRESIDENT CARD Members

Under this new partnership, PRESIDENT CARD members will receive:

• - Access to Airport Lounges: Members can utilize over 1,400 airport lounges, both domestically and globally, at no additional cost.
• - City and Urban Work Lounges: Free access to city lounges and urban work lounges operated by Dragonpass, providing spaces for work and relaxation.

Note that these lounge benefits come with an annual limit on usage, ensuring availability for all members.

Future Developments

This partnership is only the beginning. UPSIDER plans to significantly enhance the benefits and features available to PRESIDENT CARD members, responding to a diverse array of executive needs with comprehensive solutions. The ultimate mission remains clear: to create a global financial platform that supports challengers and innovators in business.

About PRESIDENT CARD

PRESIDENT CARD represents a new financial tool for executives, offering tailored services and a design that meets their unique needs. Built on the advanced credit models developed through the UPSIDER corporate card, it aims to streamline operations and make the card an essential tool for business leaders facing today's challenges.

In February 2025, the card will also offer members the ability to convert points accrued through card usage into Japan Airlines miles without any cap. The design supports diverse points redemption, allowing expenditures to yield rewards in the form of gift vouchers and other incentives.

Additional features include expense management tools tailored to improve efficiency, and UPSIDER is committed to continually evolving these offerings to further support the lifestyles and business activities of executives.

UPSIDER and Its Services

The mission of UPSIDER is clear: to create a global financial platform that supports challengers. With a current membership exceeding 80,000 companies, UPSIDER provides not only the PRESIDENT CARD but also invoice payment solutions through the payment.com service, ensuring flexibility and ease of financial management.

The UPSIDER corporate card resolves various financial challenges by offering high spending limits and simplified financial processes, while payment.com enables users to settle inter-business transactions via credit cards without cumbersome pre-meeting protocols, allowing up to 60 days' deferral on payment dates for better cash management.

Looking ahead, in November 2023, UPSIDER announced a joint venture with Mizuho Financial Group to manage a new startup debt fund, UPSIDER BLUE DREAM Fund. With the establishment of the second fund in July 2025, this initiative positions UPSIDER as a leader in the venture debt space within Japan.

The company is transitioning from merely providing corporate credit cards to establishing comprehensive financial solutions that empower Japanese businesses to compete on a global scale. Ultimately, UPSIDER's role in this sector is to elevate Japan's competitive landscape through innovative financial products and services.

For more information about UPSIDER and its offerings, visit https://corp.up-sider.com/.

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