With the most anticipated football event soon approaching, Bank of Valletta and Visa have collaborated to offer BOV personal Visa cardholders a unique opportunity to be in the chance to win an exclusive trip to the FIFA World Cup 2026™, thanks to Visa. This promotion is made possible through the close partnership between Visa and BOV, with Visa being a Worldwide Partner of FIFA.

To participate in the competition, BOV personal cardholders need to effect at least 25 transactions on any one of their Visa credit or debit cards.  Transactions can be effected both online and at retail outlets using either a physical card or digital wallet. Eligibility requires a minimum spend of €1,000 within the promotion window, which runs from 16 February to 26 April 2026. Participants must also complete their registration online at bov.com/visa-promotion

Two winners will be randomly drawn by 29^th April 2026. 

The lucky winners, with their respective guests, will receive either an all-inclusive 4-night stay in a 4-star accommodation in New York and two category 1 tickets for the Final Match or a 5-night all-inclusive package in a 4-star accommodation in Miami, and two category 1 tickets for two Group Stage Matches.

Speaking during the launch of the promotion, Chris Degabriele, Head of BOV eBanking Channels, encouraged BOV Cardholders to use their Visa cards and benefit from this opportunity. “We are excited to reward our loyal Visa cardholders and provide them with a chance to witness the thrilling atmosphere of the FIFA World Cup ™. Our close collaboration with Visa has been instrumental over the years, and thanks to this partnership, we have awarded several of our customers exclusive experiences to witness sporting events around the globe. This is also a great opportunity for customers to continue shifting their spending habits from cash to physical cards or digital wallets, where they can experience speed, efficiency and security in their purchases.”

David Farrugia, Country Manager, Malta at Visa, commented that “At Visa, we are passionate about connecting people through the power of sport and payments. As a Worldwide Partner of FIFA, we are proud to work with Bank of Valletta to turn everyday spending into unforgettable experiences, giving cardholders the chance to be part of the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. This promotion also highlights how secure, seamless digital payments can unlock extraordinary moments for consumers.”

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will kick off on Thursday, 11^th June 2026, with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa taking place at the Mexico City Stadium. The highly-anticipated final will be played at the New York, New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, 19^th July 2026. This year’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be the biggest and most exciting edition to date, as 48 teams from around the globe will compete in 104 fixtures. The full terms and conditions of the Spend & Win lottery can be found at bov.com/visa-promotion.