Philippines – Less than 60 days to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, and it is a flurry of excitement! Getting in on the fun, Visa has something in store for its cardholders and students in Asia Pacific. Using their knowledge of money management to pass, dribble and score their way to the 2010 FIFA World Cup TM, Visa recently launched its Financial Football competition in the region.
Visa Financial Football is a free, interactive video game that allows players to gain financial knowledge and put their money management know-how to the test. The competition runs until May 7, 2010.
A supporter of the FIFA World Cup since 2007, and as part of its commitment to promote financial literacy, Visa has pledged to equip 20 million people around the world with personal financial knowledge by 2013. Financial Football is an innovative way to channel the passion for football to make learning about money management entertaining.
Visa Country Manager for the Philippines, Iain Jamieson, said, “With millions of football fans around the world waiting anxiously for the start of the 2010 FIFA World CupTM in South Africa, Visa is kicking off early with the Financial Football competition. The aim of our competition is to convey invaluable money management knowledge to students and Visa cardholders while pitting their skills against other players for the chance to experience the fever pitch atmosphere at the World Cup.”
To take part in the competition participants simply need to visit www.visa-asia.com/financialfootball to register and play the game. Players test their financial acumen by answering a series of multiple-choice questions. Each correct answer rewards the player by advancing play towards the opponent’s goal while wrong answers will hand the advantage to the opposing team.
At the end of each match, players will be awarded points based on playing skill, and the number of goals scored based on the number of questions attempted. Bonus points up the ante by answering all questions correctly.
The four players with the highest scores at the end of the month-long competition will each win a package for two (inclusive of airfares and accommodation) valued at US$12,000 to watch two 2010 FIFA World Cup TM preliminary round matches live in South Africa.
In addition, the best 11 players will each receive a Visa FIFA merchandise pack. The competition is open to Visa cardholders and also to students aged 15 and above, residing in Asia Pacific.
“In today’s complex financial world, consumers can sometimes be overwhelmed by banking data and financial jargon. Whether it is making a long-term investment, taking a short-term study loan or just being aware of money-saving tips, it is important for everyone to be equipped with basic financial knowledge and have access to the tools to make informed financial decisions. Visa is committed to promoting financial literacy and Financial Football is a fun and engaging way to learn about managing personal finances,” Jamieson added.
Available in five different languages, English, Bahasa Indonesia, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese and Korean, Financial Football is a kick-easy learning, playing and possible traveling experience.
Visit www.visa-asia.com/financialfootball.
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