Visa, a global leader in digital payments, and Maya, the most popular Digital Banking app in the Philippines, have joined forces to create excitement for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 and show their support for the Philippine women’s national football team. This is an incredible milestone for the team as it marks their first-ever qualification for this prestigious tournament.

To celebrate this achievement, Maya has introduced a special limited edition Visa “World Cup” card featuring Inna Palacios, the goalkeeper of the national team and a Team Visa athlete. By purchasing this commemorative Maya Visa card, new and existing users have a chance to win an amazing trip for two to New Zealand, where they can witness history being made by the Philippine team on the football field, all courtesy of Visa.

These exclusive “World Cup” Maya Visa cards, designed by the talented Filipina artist Chinny Basinang, can only be purchased through the Maya app for PHP 250 starting from May 8, 2023, until supplies last.

Visa’s Country Manager for the Philippines and Guam, Jeff Navarro, expressed the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting women’s sports and empowering female athletes. By collaborating with Maya on this limited edition card, they aim to provide Filipinos with the opportunity to witness their national women’s football team’s journey on the global stage. They take immense pride in celebrating the team’s success in sports and offering customers a special commemorative card to mark this extraordinary achievement. Moreover, two lucky Maya Visa cardholders will have the unforgettable experience of personally witnessing their national team compete on the grandest stage in football.

Maya’s Chief Marketing Officer, Pepe Torres, shared the excitement surrounding the Philippine women’s national football team’s qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Maya is thrilled to partner with Visa to demonstrate their support for the country and promote inclusivity. Through the limited edition Maya Visa football card, they aim to inspire customers to join the team on this thrilling journey and show unwavering support to their athletes. The commemorative card can even be customized through the @username feature, allowing Philippine Team supporters to have a personalized keepsake of this historic event.

For the duration of the promotion until June 15, 2023, new and existing Maya users residing in the Philippines can earn a raffle entry by purchasing the limited edition Visa card or by spending PHP 200 or more online or in-store. There is no limit to the number of raffle entries users can earn during this period.

On June 19, two fortunate winners will be randomly selected and rewarded with an all-expense-paid trip for two to New Zealand. The prize package includes roundtrip flight tickets, hotel accommodation for five days and four nights, and a pair of match tickets to witness the Philippine team’s groundbreaking participation in the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Additionally, 25 Maya users will win exclusive Visa FIFA premium merchandise.

The announcement of the winners will be made through Maya and Visa’s social media accounts.

Visa’s recent partnership with Inna Palacios, the goalkeeper of the Philippine women’s national football team, is a testament to their dedication to promoting the importance of sports, particularly among women in the country. They aim to raise awareness of the national team’s debut in the FIFA Women’s World Cup and inspire more people to engage with the sport.

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