Mastercard and Suez Canal Bank have awarded one lucky winner an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, marking the grand prize in their recent Spend & Win Campaign aimed at high-spending cardholders. The campaign, running from May 9 to June 9, 2025, targeted Suez Canal Bank Mastercard Platinum credit cardholders who made at least one qualifying transaction of 10,000 Egyptian pounds, with a total minimum spend of 50,000 pounds during the campaign period. Eligible customers were automatically entered into a draw for the exclusive cultural experience. The initiative is part of both companies' strategy to deepen engagement with premium clients through lifestyle-focused rewards that go beyond traditional banking services. "For more than 25 years, Mastercard has stood as a global leader in connecting people to their passions through our Priceless platform," said Mohamed Assem, Country Manager for Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon at Mastercard. "This collaboration with Suez Canal Bank is an exciting extension of that legacy." Akef Elmaghraby, CEO and Managing Director of Suez Canal Bank, said the campaign reflects the bank's focus on enriching customer experiences: "This initiative reflects our broader vision of enriching the lives of our valued Mastercard platinum credit card holders beyond traditional banking." Suez Canal Bank's Mastercard Platinum card portfolio offers a range of high-end benefits, including access to more than 1,200 VIP airport lounges worldwide, medical tourism concierge services, luxury discounts, and a complimentary lifestyle concierge for elite clients that handles personal errands, travel coordination, and more. The campaign reinforces Mastercard's positioning of its premium cards as gateways to global experiences while highlighting Suez Canal Bank's strategy to cater to Egypt's growing segment of affluent consumers. By pairing luxury perks with exclusive access, the two institutions are working to turn everyday card usage into unforgettable moments — and in this case, a front-row seat at one of the world's most glamorous cultural events. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
