Visa Cashless Challenge: International Travel Edition Search to Send One Lucky Traveler on a Cash-Free Adventure
May 15 2018 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Visa searches for one person to send on a
cash-free trip to Thailand or Spain with the guidance of Visa
Cashless Ambassadors
Are you a travel enthusiast who has what it takes to explore
exotic destinations cash-free? Visa is searching for one travel
enthusiast to send on an international adventure with the help of
top social media travel pros to highlight the value of going
cash-free. The international trip is a sequel to Visa’s Cashless
Challenge, which awarded $500,000 earlier this year to small
businesses in the United States who reduced their reliance on cash
and embraced the benefits of electronic payments.
Visa is partnering with social media travel personalities Arden
Cho (@arden_cho) and brothers Alex & Marko Ayling
(@TheVagabrothers) to serve as Visa Cashless Ambassadors who will
create two unique itineraries; one in Thailand and the other in
Spain. The Search finalist will get to choose between a relaxing
trip to Thailand including a meditation course, spa day and island
hopping through the Phi Phi Islands or a Basque Country adventure,
exploring the caves of Urkiola, paddle boarding through the
Urdaibai Estuary and indulging in world-renowned cuisine. The
Search finalist will also receive pro tips from our Visa Cashless
Ambassadors prior to take off, including photography, video,
copywriting and social media advice, to help them share their
cash-free travels with the world.
“Of all the incredible places we’ve explored, Basque Country has
a special place in our hearts,” said The Vagabrothers. “We are
excited to partner with Visa to create a cash-free trip to one of
our favorite destinations, Basque Country. We hope the winner
chooses our awesome adventure, and we’ll prepare them how to
document it along the way.”
“I chose Thailand for its rich culture, gorgeous beaches and
delicious food,” said Cho. “Having just returned from a tropical
trip of my own, my goal was to create the ultimate international
relaxation vacation – without the added stress of carrying
cash!”
With the worldwide shift to digital payments, it is easier than
ever for travelers to move toward a cash-free lifestyle, both at
home and abroad. Travel lovers ready to embark on an international
cash-free adventure can apply to win one of two incredible,
Ambassador-curated trips by creating and submitting a short video
(two-minutes or less) by June 15, 2018, showcasing their passion
for travel, social media skills and excitement about traveling
cash-free.
Widely accepted around the world, Visa offers security,
convenience and ease when paying abroad. Travelers who use their
Visa and pay in local currency can get a competitive exchange rate.
Also, by using a Visa credit or debit card for purchases,
transactions are backed by Visa’s Zero Liability Policy1, which
states cardholders won’t be held responsible for unauthorized or
fraudulent transactions.
Visa payments can also help cardholders spend more
wisely.
“Visa research shows 87% of travelers have leftover cash after
their trips, but only 29% convert it back, leaving an average of
$123 on the table,” said Lynne Biggar, Chief Marketing Officer,
Visa. “Visa is turning that costly souvenir into better payment
experiences with technology to help make international travel and
transactions more seamless and secure.”
According to Visa’s 2018 Global Travel Intentions Study, 72% of
travelers prepared cash/foreign currency as part of their pre-trip
planning, however an equal number of respondents admitted they felt
that preparing local currency prior to their trip was ultimately a
waste of time. Travelers also cited loss or theft of cash as a top
money concern while on a trip. Moving toward cash-free
international travel can help consumers save time in pre-trip
planning, minimize stress and anxiety on the road, and reduce money
wasted due to leftover unconverted currency.
For more information about the Visa Cashless Challenge:
International Travel Edition Search, including terms and
conditions, trip details and how to submit, visit
www.visa.com/cashlesstravel.
About Visa
Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is the world’s leader in digital payments.
Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative,
reliable and secure payment network - enabling individuals,
businesses and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing
network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the
world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction
messages a second. The company’s relentless focus on innovation is
a catalyst for the rapid growth of connected commerce on any
device, and a driving force behind the dream of a cashless future
for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analog to
digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and
scale to reshape the future of commerce. For more information,
visit usa.visa.com/aboutvisa, visacorporate.tumblr.com and @VisaNews.
1 Visa’s Zero Liability policy does not apply to certain
commercial card and anonymous prepaid card transactions or
transactions not processed by Visa. Cardholders must use care in
protecting their card and notify their issuing financial
institution immediately of any unauthorized use. Contact your
issuer for more detail.
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