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One of the winners of an all-expenses-paid visit to the FIFA World Cup final (centre) with Commercial Bank Managing Director/CEO Sanath Manatunge (left) and Visa Country Manager for Sri Lanka and the Maldives Avanthi Colombage and senior representatives of the two organisations
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon, in collaboration with Visa, has rewarded two of its credit cardholders with an extraordinary opportunity to witness the Final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, one of the most coveted events in global sport.
Selected through a special spend drive conducted exclusively for Commercial Bank Visa Platinum, Signature and Infinite credit card holders, the two winners will each travel with a companion to attend the Final match scheduled for 19 July 2026 at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The campaign considered card spending between 15 March and 10 May 2026, culminating in a draw that identified the two fortunate winners. Each winner will receive two tickets to the FIFA World Cup Final, return business class air tickets to the USA, and a fully paid four-night tour package for two, including luxury accommodation and transfers.
The official prize presentation ceremony was held at the Head Office of Commercial Bank, where the winners were felicitated by the Bank’s senior management together with regional leadership representatives from Visa.
This unforgettable reward underscores the Bank’s commitment to delivering exceptional value and global experiences to its premium cardholders, transforming everyday spending into access to some of the world’s most iconic events, the Bank said.
Commercial Bank Managing Director/CEO Sanath Manatunge said: “We appreciate Visa’s continued partnership in helping us deliver unique global experiences to our customers. Visa’s longstanding association with FIFA has created an extraordinary opportunity for our cardholders, and we are pleased to work together to reward their loyalty with a once-in-a-lifetime journey to the FIFA World Cup Final. At Commercial Bank, we remain committed to enhancing cardholder value through meaningful experiences that go beyond conventional rewards, and this campaign reflects that commitment at the highest global sporting stage.”
Visa Country Manager for Sri Lanka and the Maldives Avanthi Colombage said: “Visa is proud to partner with Commercial Bank to unlock experiences that money cannot buy. Bringing passionate fans closer to the pinnacle of world football highlights our commitment to enriching lives through the power of our global network and exclusive partnerships.”
For the two winners and their companions, the journey promises not just a trip overseas, but an immersive, VIP experience at the world’s biggest football stage, an opportunity that truly defines a once-in-a-lifetime moment.
