Three BOV Visa winners heading to the Winter Olympic Games

Following the successful BOV Visa Spend and Win competition, Bank of Valletta today announced the three competition winners who will be travelling to Italy this month to experience the magic of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. What started out as a simple daily gesture to use Visa cards for everyday spending has now turned into a once-in-a-lifetime experience for these customers, thanks to Visa.

After weeks of anticipation, the winning BOV Visa Cardholders have been confirmed. Sylvana Zarb Darmanin has been awarded the first prize, securing an all-inclusive experience for two to the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Frank Cassar has been named the second prize winner, while Ellissa Bouzguenda has claimed third prize. Prizes were handed out during a presentation event hosted by Chris Degabriele, Head of eBanking at the Bank. Present also for the occasion were representatives from Visa, and the Bank’s Marketing and Product Lifecycle Management team.

Speaking during the presentation, Chris Degabriele said, “This occasion is a wonderful reminder of how simple choices we make, like using a BOV Visa Card for everyday purchases, can lead to extraordinary rewards. This spend and win competition is an opportunity to celebrate the loyalty of our customers while reinforcing the value of opting for smart, secure, and convenient payment methods like digital and physical payments in an increasingly fast-paced world. Congratulations to all three winners and a word of thanks to Visa for a collaboration that continues to add real value to our customers.”

Launched in collaboration with Visa, the sweepstake focused on BOV Visa Cardholders who regularly use their BOV Visa cards or digital wallets to carry out daily purchases. These customers have registered their interest in participation and consequently then entered into a draw with the final rewards being a unique experience at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. The prize packages include flights, accommodation, transfers, and access to the electric atmosphere of the Olympic Winter Games, where the world’s top athletes will compete on snow and ice across some of Italy’s most iconic alpine venues. From the thrill of the slopes to the spectacle of world-class competition, the winners are set to enjoy a sporting celebration like no other.