Luxury resort chain Soneva is said to have started accepting cryptocurrency payments at its resorts in the Maldives and Thailand. “Accepting cryptocurrency as a payment method is another example of allowing our international guests to easily make payments from anywhere in the world.”
Soneva accepts crypto payments
Luxury resort chain Soneva is said to have started accepting bitcoin and ethereum payments at its resorts.
Soneva has three resorts in the Maldives (Soneva Fushi, Soneva Jani, and Soneva in Aqua). The company also has a resort in Thailand (Soneva Kiri). Bitcoin and ether can also be used to pay for Soneva Villa Ownership.
To accept cryptocurrencies, Soneva has partnered with two companies: crypto payment solutions provider Triple A and payment platform provider Pomelo Pay. Triple A is licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
Soneva explains that bitcoin and ether payments are 100% non-refundable but credits are applicable under its flexible cancellation policy. The company’s terms and conditions detail that cryptocurrencies will be handled through third parties with their own terms and conditions. “Soneva will only accept and, if requested for a refund, cryptocurrencies for their USD value at the time of the transaction and do not include any additional fees from third parties,” the company’s website states. it claims.
Bruce Bromley, Soneva’s chief financial officer, notes: “At Soneva, we’ve always strived to be a pioneer in the hospitality industry.” He added:
Accepting cryptocurrency as a payment method is another example of allowing our international guests to easily make payments from anywhere in the world.
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