Mastercard launches ‘The Grand Escape’

Global payment technology company Mastercard has launched "The Grand Escape" campaign marking Pohela Boishakh and Ramadan.

The "Top Prize" is an exclusive travel voucher to any local or international destination of the winner's choice. The campaign will continue till May 15, the company said in a statement yesterday.

Starting April 1, two points will be earned for every retail transaction of Tk 1,000 or $25 and above made using Mastercard debit, credit and prepaid cards.

At least four transactions need to be made, according to the statement released by Mastercard.

Participants with the maximum points will be declared winners and will receive a range of prizes such as ecommerce vouchers, wrist watches, dinner coupons and gift vouchers, Mastercard also said in the statement.

"Mastercard is aiming to uplift the shopping experience of the people of Bangladesh as they plan food for family gatherings, buy new clothes for social occasions, buy luxury goods and book travel," said Syed Mohammad Kamal, country manager at Mastercard.