Rewards Updates : YouTrip now lets you lock in Thai Baht, with Malaysian Ringgit wallet “coming soon”

Source:

https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-youtrip-lock-in-currency-thai-baht-malaysian-ringgit-travel-wallet-digital-payment

Apple Intelligence:

• New Currency Support: YouTrip now supports storing Thai Baht (THB) in addition to 11 other currencies.

• Currency Exchange Rate: Users can “lock in” THB during favorable exchange rates to save money.

• Future Currency Addition: YouTrip plans to add a Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) wallet, bringing the total to 12 multi-currency wallets.

• Supported Currencies: 12 currencies (including THB and upcoming MYR) allow for locking in exchange rates.

• Travel Wednesdays: YouTrip is bringing back Travel Wednesdays in 2025 with upsized travel deals every Wednesday until April 2, 2025.

• Travel Perks: Users can access perks like cashback and vouchers on platforms like Trip.com, Klook, Agoda, Booking.com, and Expedia through the YouTrip app.

Opinion:

This is a good development.

I think there needs to be app or feature that alerts you when it's time to exchange? 😅 

Multi-currency e-wallets need to innovate further since they do not gain any interest unlike in banks.