Trampax, a provider of sustainable digital accommodation solutions, has entered into a significant partnership with MARS, one of the pioneers of next-generation banking. Through this collaboration, Trampax will offer its users not only affordable accommodation options via MARS’s innovative application, MARS Pay, but also subscription-based lifestyle privileges valid at over 400 brands.
Standing out with its sustainable accommodation model based on home exchange, Trampax has taken a major step forward in enhancing user experience. Empowered by MARS’s neobanking infrastructure, which delivers cutting-edge digital payment solutions, Trampax is expanding its value proposition by integrating financial technologies into the accommodation experience. This partnership aims to increase both accessibility and user benefits in the realm of digital accommodation.
Speaking about the collaboration, Trampax Founder Mustafa Duman stated: “At Trampax, we position the home exchange model not only as an accommodation solution but also as a sustainable and cultural lifestyle. With MARS, our users can now benefit from special discounts and privileges at more than 400 brands. This transforms Trampax into a platform that not only offers budget-friendly options but also delivers an enriched travel and lifestyle experience.”
An Alternative Solution to High Accommodation Costs
Traditional rental models have been significantly restricted by the 2023 regulation that mandates licensing, registration, and tax obligations for short-term rentals under 100 days. Trampax, however, offers an alternative model that operates outside these regulations and avoids conventional landlord-tenant relationships. The system offered by Trampax is based on mutual and temporary hospitality, not rental agreements. Instead of rental contracts, the parties engage in voluntary, non-commercial home exchanges or hosting arrangements.
Offering three types of exchange, Trampax enables a simpler and more flexible experience for short-term stays. Moreover, Trampax goes beyond just accommodation exchange—through its service-for-stay model, users can offer their homes in exchange for services requested from other users on the platform. These services may include daily needs like house cleaning or pet care. In this way, Trampax promotes mutual support among users by combining accommodation and service exchange.
Additionally, the platform uses specially developed software to assign a score to each home based on its features. This score allows users to exchange stays according to the value of their accumulated points across all eligible types of accommodation.
Highlighting Trampax’s goal to not only provide an alternative to high accommodation costs but also foster a trust-based social community, Duman adds: “We prioritize user safety. Our platform features a mutual rating and reference system. Legal agreements prepared by expert lawyers, identity verification processes, and 24/7 communication support ensure a secure accommodation experience.”
“Neobanks Should Support Entrepreneurs’ Inspiring Journeys”
Emrah Kaya, Co-Founder of MARS, states that with its collaboration with Trampax, MARS adds another initiative to its support efforts for start-ups in the new-generation banking (neobank) sector. Sharing his views on this strategic move, Kaya says:
“At MARS, our vision goes beyond simplifying payment systems — we aim to connect our users and partners with next-generation financial experiences. Collaborations with innovative platforms like Trampax create value for both users and entrepreneurs. This partnership reflects our goal of making the unique solutions offered by entrepreneurs more accessible and beneficial. Through our neobanking infrastructure, we accelerate the growth of subscription-based digital services while also providing users with ease of payment and financial advantages. Neobanks, offering more freedom and simplicity in financial experiences, are set to drive the growth of the global entrepreneurship ecosystem — and we are showcasing a prime example of this today with Trampax.”
Emphasizing that this synergy will serve as an inspiring example for many future initiatives, Kaya adds:
“With MARS Pay, we will continue to support the growth of innovative ideas and ventures. By offering our financial technologies to serve entrepreneurs, we create value. In the upcoming period, we will keep empowering the start-up ecosystem through financial innovation.”
Thanks to this model, Trampax users benefit from subscription-based discounts via MARS’s neobank infrastructure, while Trampax makes its alternative accommodation model even more appealing. With MARS Pay, Trampax users can access numerous brand-specific privileges through a single digital wallet. MARS Pay’s unified point system, multi-source payment capability, and low commission advantages are also integral features of this system.
About Trampax:
Trampax is a sustainable and budget-friendly digital accommodation platform where individuals can travel by exchanging homes. It not only provides economical solutions but also promises a rich experience with cultural interaction, secure communication, and flexible protocols. Trampax’s target audience includes digital nomads, individuals seeking short-term stays, and travelers who value cultural exchange. It also appeals to users who wish to share their homes in exchange for services or accommodation, embrace a sustainable lifestyle, and seek alternatives to traditional rental models. For instance, summer home owners or young people returning to their family homes during the season can use the platform to make use of their secondary properties. Unlike traditional rentals, Trampax offers a mutually voluntary, hospitality-based system and operates without being affected by legal restrictions on short-term stays.
More information: www.trampax.com
About MARS:
Founded in 2020, MARS is a pioneer and representative of the neobank sector in Turkey. MARS introduces premium and innovative solutions to the financial ecosystem, enabling users to manage all banking services through a single card and app. Operating with a membership model, MARS offers three card types: Prime, Platinum, and Titanium Metal. Recognized by Fast Company as one of the most successful and innovative companies of the year and awarded first place among hundreds of brands and projects at the 2024 Mastercard PSM Awards, MARS provides Turkey’s first Mastercard Silver logo cards, capable of combining all cards under its e-money license.
More information: www.marsneo.com
