Translated with AI from the Russian original.

VTB Bank is expanding opportunities for SME clients by offering holders of premium Mir business cards free and unlimited access to airport and railway station business lounges. The new Mir Pass service will allow cardholders to wait for flights and trains in more than 700 business lounges in Russia and abroad.

The offer will be valid until the end of March, after which new program conditions may be introduced. VTB's business clients can easily activate the Mir Pass service through the VTB Business Platform online bank in just a few clicks.

Connecting Mir Pass online is available in the personal account of the online bank. Getting a QR code to enter business lounges is easy; it is displayed in the online bank, and a 16-digit Mir Pass ID and activation code are additionally sent via SMS.

Use Mir Pass without having to present a card. To enter business lounges, simply show the QR code and boarding pass. Thus, the process is as simple as possible - customers do not need to carry a card with them, and access to the service is available at any time via smartphone.

You can apply for a premium Mir business card through: VTB offices serving legal entities; the online bank and mobile application of the VTB Business Platform. The card is issued instantly in digital format. If desired, you can order a plastic companion card.

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