Mastercard declares winners of ‘Spend and Win’ campaign

Mastercard has announced the winners of its winter "Spend and Win" campaign 2025, titled "Sail Beyond," in the capital recently.

Shanzida Nishat, a Mastercard cardholder from Mutual Trust Bank PLC, was announced as the recipient of the grand prize—a six-day vacation for two, including a luxury cruise covering Singapore, Penang Port, and Port Klang in Malaysia, with airfare and accommodation provided, said a press release.

Commenting on the campaign, Syed Mohammad Kamal, country manager for Bangladesh at Mastercard, said, "The overwhelming response to the "Sail Beyond" campaign reflects consumers' growing preference for highly convenient and secure digital transactions."

"Mastercard is thankful to its partner banks and financial institutions for their support with this campaign and extends congratulations to all the winners," he added.

Other winners received a couple's trip package to international and domestic destinations, along with electronics, gadgets, lifestyle, and grocery vouchers.

The campaign saw enthusiastic participation from Mastercard debit, credit, and prepaid cardholders across Bangladesh.

Running from 1 January to 9 February 2025, the campaign was designed to encourage digital payments by enabling cardholders to win exciting rewards on transactions, including a memorable cruise vacation.

Mastercard cardholders completing at least four transactions worth Tk 1,000 each for domestic purchases, or $25 each for international purchases at the point of sale or through e-commerce platforms, were eligible for the contest.

The global digital payment service provider collaborated with multiple leading banks and financial institutions from across the country for the campaign.

The campaign partners included AB Bank, Al-Arafah Islami Bank, BRAC Bank, Bank Asia, Eastern Bank, Dhaka Bank, Dutch Bangla Bank, Islami Bank, Mutual Trust Bank, National Bank, Prime Bank, Premier Bank, Pubali Bank, City Bank, United Commercial Bank, Southeast Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, and Lankabangla Finance.