Visa is giving three NCBA Visa cardholders an exclusive experience to be part of this year’s Olympic Games. The spend and win campaign will send the lucky winners and their companion to Paris for the Olympic Games, courtesy of Visa. Through the campaign, current and potential customers stand a chance to win the grand prize of a fully paid trip valued at over Kshs. 400,000 for each winner and their companion to watch the Olympics Games. Additionally, customers shopping with their NCBA Visa cards stand to win NCBA Visa branded merchandise.
Commenting on the partnership, Tirus Mwithiga, Group Director, Retail Banking noted : “Over time, we have partnered with Visa, a world leader in payments technology solutions, to innovate unique solutions for our customers.” He added : “ We are pleased to yet again collaborate with them to provide bespoke experiences to our NCBA Visa card holders.”
Mr. Mwithiga further said that the bank is committed to providing products, solutions and added value to its customers that speak to their passion points and inspire greatness in them every day. “ This partnership with Visa is most welcome as it ties our customers’ lifestyle spending and the love for our sporting champions, who will represent us on the global stage with just a swipe of their Visa cards,” he reiterated.
Commitment
Eva- Ngigi Sarwari, Country Manager, Visa Kenya said that being the worldwide payment technology partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the company is thrilled to provide Kenyan NCBA Visa cardholders a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the Olympics Games. “ This collaboration with NCBA underscores our commitment to creating unique experiences for customers, while showcasing our shared values of inclusivity, innovation, and the spirit of sportsmanship,” she said.
To stand a chance of winning, customers with NCBA Visa cards have to use them to make a payment of at least Kshs. 3,000 or equivalent in foreign currency at the point of sale or online, both locally and internationally. Each transaction of at least Kshs. 3,000 or equivalent will earn the participating cardholder one entry to the draw. Additionally, transaction entries accumulated throughout the week will only be valid for the draws conducted during that week. In the same vein, entries earned from supplementary cards will be deemed to have been earned by the principal cardholder. It is important to note that the promotion is not available to NCBA Staff and their immediate families, business debit and credit cardholders, or prepaid cardholders.
Winners
The package for the three winners will include: three-night Paris accommodation, including double occupancy and breakfast, two Olympic event tickets per person, a Paris metro card for transportation from the airport or train to the events, a Paris activity pass with a choice of three activities – from a choice of thirty three – including Seine River cruises, bike tours, and visits to Paris landmarks, monuments, and museums. The winners will also receive a Visa prepaid card loaded with fifty Euros, a branded Paris 2024 gift, as well as a dedicated on-site hosting team.
Visa card carries lifestyle benefits, while NCBA has further enhanced its card benefits for its gold and platinum Visa cardholders, who will now be able to access over 1,200 VIP lounge access around the world at a discounted fee of $32 per person, per visit.