HNB PLC, in collaboration with Visa, has presented an HNB Visa Club Infinite Credit Cardholder with an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final, set to take place in New York New Jersey. This reward is part of a special promotion exclusively available to Visa Club Infinite cardholders.
The fortunate recipient was chosen through a lottery conducted among HNB Visa Club Infinite Credit Cardholders who fulfilled the promotion’s minimum spending criteria. The winner expressed their excitement, stating, “This has been an incredible moment for me. I have always appreciated how seamlessly my card integrates into my daily life, offering convenience and a variety of services. Being acknowledged in such a significant way with this experience means a lot, and I am genuinely grateful to HNB and Visa.”
HNB’s Premier Cards suite consistently provides tailored privileges and unique global experiences for its cardholders, underscoring the bank’s dedication to delivering exceptional and value-oriented banking services throughout the year.
As FIFA’s global partner, Visa plays a pivotal role in connecting fans to the sport through specially designed campaigns and experiences for cardholders around the globe, turning routine payments into gateways for remarkable global opportunities.
Sanjay Wijemanne, COO of HNB, remarked, “This campaign was founded on a straightforward concept—that our Club Infinite cardholders should have access to experiences that many only observe from afar. By linking card spending directly to a seat at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final, we established a clear, quantifiable method to achieve this goal, and we are thrilled that it materialized for one of our cardholders just as intended.”
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final is slated for July 19, 2026, at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This event will mark the championship match of the largest FIFA World Cup in history, featuring 48 nations competing across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Avanthi Colombage, Country Manager for Sri Lanka and the Maldives at Visa, commented, “We are thrilled to witness the journey toward the FIFA World Cup 2026™ come to life for an HNB Visa Club Infinite cardholder, and we hope the winner cherishes this unforgettable experience. Our global partnership with FIFA aligns with our broader commitment to sports as a vital passion point, allowing us to connect with fans through meaningful moments. Through our partnership with HNB, we are bringing that enthusiasm closer to Sri Lanka, transforming everyday transactions into access to extraordinary experiences for our premium cardholders.”
For HNB’s Visa Club Infinite cardholders, this campaign exemplifies the bank’s philosophy of premium banking, emphasizing that the value of a card extends far beyond mere transactions.
Image Caption: Left to Right; HNB – Vice President, Cards – Gauthami Niranjan; HNB – Senior Vice President & Head of Retail Banking – Kanchana Karunagama; HNB – Senior Executive Vice President & COO – Sanjay Wijemanne; Winner; Visa – Country Manager, Sri Lanka and Maldives – Avanthi Colombage; Visa – Director, Business Development, INSA – Nalin Dissanayake; and HNB – Vice President, Private Banking – Dilanka De Silva, during the presentation of the grand prize, an all-expenses-paid experience for two to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final.
