Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has partnered with GCash, the top finance app in the Philippines, to offer its GCash Visa Card customers the chance to win a trip to France to watch the Paralympic Games live. From 9 March to 31 May 2024, the campaign allows cardholders to enter a raffle, with three winners announced on 30 June 2024. The lucky cardholders will receive premium access to Paralympic Games events and branded merchandise.
Martha Sazon, President and Chief Executive Officer of GCash, stated, “As a champion of inclusion, GCash is dedicated to empowering all Filipinos, especially those underserved like Persons with Disabilities (PWD). Every Filipino, regardless of their circumstances, can access GCash — paving the way for financial progress.” Martha continued, “Thanks to Visa, we are able to support the 2024 Paralympics Games in Paris as the only partner from the Asia Pacific region. We will be sponsoring 3 of our GCash Visa Card customers to fly to Paris and enjoy the games live. We are proud to advocate for the rights and recognition of persons with disabilities on a global platform.”.
Jeff Navarro, Country Manager for Visa Philippines, said, “We are proud to facilitate GCash in this exclusive campaign for their cardholders that spotlights how important it is for all stakeholders to work hand in hand to support financial inclusion for everyone, everywhere. By promoting dialogue, raising awareness of existing Visa services, developing new technologies for individuals with impairments such as voice-activated and Braille ATMs, extending issuance, and connecting with Visa’s global network of financial institutions, Visa provides this global community of PWDs with greater access and choice.” Jeff further stated, “The GCash Visa Card winning customers will enjoy the exciting Paralympic sporting events in Paris as a once in a lifetime experience that we hope they will cherish forever.”
The Paralympic Games Paris 2024 will run from 28 August to 8 September with 549 events in 22 sports, including a record 236 medal events for women. These games mark the first time Paris will host the Paralympics in its history and the second time that France will host the Paralympic Games after the cities of Tignes and Albertville joint hosted the 1992 Winter Paralympics.
