Visa and Duty Free Americas renew and expand partnership in Central America and the Caribbean

Santo Domingo.- Visa and Duty Free Americas (DFA), the largest operator of duty-free stores in the Western Hemisphere, have renewed and expanded their partnership to provide special benefits to Visa cardholders. The successful agreement, which already operates in several airports across the Americas, now includes strategic new locations at the Paso Canoas border between Panama and Costa Rica, Panama’s Tocumen International Airport, and the Punta Cana International Airport in the Dominican Republic.

The expanded agreement allows Visa credit, debit, and prepaid cardholders from anywhere in the world to access exclusive benefits when making purchases at participating DFA stores, as well as in their restaurants and bars. DFA prides itself on offering a wide range of products from top global brands, including cosmetics, fragrances, fashion, jewelry, wines, spirits, and more.

“Recognizing the importance of international travelers’ and border residents’ purchasing behavior, we have successfully renewed and expanded our agreement across various Duty Free Americas store formats,” said Alfredo Preciado, Visa’s Senior Manager of Cross-Border Business Development for the Caribbean and Central America. “As cross-border payments continue to grow at a rapid pace, it’s essential for Visa to keep working with strategic partners like DFA, a leader in the travel sector, to offer our clients the convenience, security, and ease of digital payments.”

According to Dov Falic, Vice President of Duty Free Americas, the partnership is “transforming the shopping experience at airports.” He added, “Through our strategic expansion across Central America and the Caribbean, Visa cardholders will enjoy exclusive benefits that will elevate their travel and shopping experiences at Duty Free Americas stores. This collaboration underscores our shared commitment with Visa to redefine duty-free retail and offer premium, value-added experiences to travelers throughout the region.”

The specific benefits for cardholders vary by location and are updated periodically to ensure the best possible shopping experience for travelers.