BDO Unibank, in partnership with Visa, officially launched the highly anticipated BDO Visa Signature at an exclusive event at the Grand Hyatt Manila.
At the heart of the celebration was the unveiling of the BDO Visa Signature, a Travel Rebate Credit Card that offers an exciting 3% rebate on overseas and airline purchases, and 0.3% on other expenses, up to a P2,500 rebate per month. Designed for those who seek luxury and adventure, the card also offers a suite of premium perks, including 1.70% low foreign exchange conversion rates, up to P20 million in travel insurance coverage, and access to over 1,600 VIP airport lounges globally.
The Signature Experience
The BDO Visa Signature is crafted for the global Filipino traveler with a taste for luxury. “We continually strive to provide our cardholders with better benefits and experiences,” said Rolando C. Tanchanco, BDO Senior Executive Vice President and Consumer Banking Group Head. “The BDO Visa Signature is perfect for elite travelers, offering exclusive perks such as generous travel rebates, low foreign exchange rates, VIP airport lounge access, and comprehensive travel insurance.”
Cardholders also gain access to the Visa Luxury Hotel Collection, featuring over 900 luxury hotel partners worldwide. Exclusive benefits include best available rates, automatic room upgrades, VIP guest status, late check-out, and complimentary breakfast. Additionally, cardholders can enjoy special offers on shopping, dining, and travel, both locally and internationally.
“We are thrilled to mark this milestone with BDO through the launch of the BDO Visa Signature, Visa’s first product with BDO since they began issuing Visa cards,” said Jeffrey Navarro, Country Manager for Visa Philippines. “This product is designed to elevate the travel experience for affluent Filipino travelers with privileges that cater to their sophisticated tastes and demands.”
An Adventure Around the World
The exclusive launch event featured a culinary journey curated by Grand Hyatt’s top chef, Mark Hagan, with dishes inspired by Turkey, Greece, Italy, and Spain. Guests were also immersed in the art of travel through an LED experience that transported them to various scenic destinations around the world. Hosted by Raul Manzano, Editor-in-Chief of Metro Society, and Christi McGarry, host of Beached, the evening captured the cosmopolitan spirit of the event.
Begin Your Signature Journey
To celebrate the launch, BDO Visa Signature cardholders are offered a P15,000 welcome bonus with a minimum spend of P75,000 or USD 1,300. For more information or to apply for the BDO Visa Signature, visit www.bdo.com.ph/visa-signature-welcome-offer or any BDO branch.
The launch event was attended by top executives from both companies, including Jeff Navarro, Country Manager of Visa Philippines; Geraldine Liggayu, Senior Vice President and Consumer Banking Group Credit Cards Issuing Head, BDO Unibank; Rolando Tanchanco, Senior Executive Vice President and Consumer Banking Group Head, BDO Unibank; Teresita Sy-Coson, Chairperson of BDO Unibank; Nestor Tan, President & CEO of BDO Unibank; Stephen Karpin, Regional President of Visa Asia Pacific; Ma. Nannette Regala, Senior Vice President and Consumer Banking Group Marketing Head, BDO Unibank; and Arturo Planell, Group Country Manager of Visa Southeast Asia.
