👉 Sign Up to Become a Merchant Partner

Why Join the ATX Passport Card Program? 🌎

The ATX Passport Card, created by Austin Sister Cities International (ASCI), connects Austin’s global community with local, internationally inspired businesses.

By offering a small perk to cardholders, your business will:

  • Be marketed through the ASCI community and featured in the Passport Card Network

  • Gain visibility through ASCI marketing & events

  • Attract new customers who support global culture

💡 Why Partner With Us?

📢 Reach New Customers

  • Featured in ASCI’s 1,800+ newsletter subscribers & visibility to Austin community leaders

  • Promoted on social media by ASCI and its 15 Sister City and Friendship Committees, and on ASCI’s website

  • Highlighted at ASCI annual events including Passport to the World Festival (500+ attendees), and at Sister City-supported community festivals and events across Central Texas

🌍 Give Back Locally, Impact Globally

Your partnership helps support:

  • Culture-focused community festivals and events

  • 13 Sister City Committees & 2 Friendship City Committees

  • International cultural exchanges, including student scholarships to study abroad

  • Cross-cultural citizen diplomacy

🗣 Share Your Story

Join a network of internationally inspired businesses. Many of our partners have personal ties to the cultures represented by Austin’s sister cities—your story builds on and strengthens those bonds.

How It Works

✔ You choose the perk (10% off, free appetizer, special gift, etc.) Flexibility lets you promote a specific aspect of you business (15% off brunch, 10% off weekday dinner, 10 % off foreign language books or film…)
✔ ASCI provides a Merchant Welcome Kit (table sign, staff guide, social media graphics)
✔ Your business is added to the ATX Passport Directory & promoted across ASCI channels
✔ You’ll also receive a complimentary Passport Card for your business

⭐ Special Opportunity

Sign up by November 15, 2025 (official launch date) to receive Founding Member Status.
Founding Members are recognized at the Passport to the World Festival and receive extra visibility throughout the startup phase.

🚀 Ready to Join?

Take the next step and apply today!

👉 Sign Up to Become a Merchant Partner

If you still have questions, please contact us!