SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 26, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) will help ease the stress of holiday shopping for
Visa Signature cardholders at the Westfield San Francisco Centre this
season, offering a range of complimentary benefits and services to
enhance their overall shopping experience.
From Friday, November 28 through Friday, December 26, Visa Signature
cardholders can take advantage of four "Signature Suites" within the
Westfield San Francisco Centre, providing the following benefits:
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A complimentary gift-wrapping station(1)
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Reserved seating in Westfield's Food Emporium
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A free coat and bag check where shoppers can drop off packages
and charge their mobile phones
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Complimentary Starbucks brewed coffee with special coffee
tastings on weekends
To access the "Signature Suites" and these services, holiday shoppers
need to simply swipe their Visa Signature card.
"Visa Signature cardholders are time-stretched, searching for value and
looking to maximize their shopping experiences this holiday season,"
said Linda Lim, senior business leader, Visa Inc. "We're focused on
providing meaningful benefits that align specifically with our
cardholders' epicurean interests and desire to get the most out of their
card and shopping experience, including special merchant offers and food
and wine events."
Fine Wine & Food Pairing Events on Westfield Dome Level
Four wine and food pairing events will be held exclusively for Visa
Signature cardholders on weekends in December. Visa Signature
cardholders who make an on-site toy donation to the San Francisco
Firefighter's Toy Program will have access to these special events,
featuring wines from Sonoma County wineries paired with hors d'oeuvres
prepared by Chef Bruce Riseman of Park Avenue Catering.
Visa Signature cardholders can enjoy tastings, mingle with wine
representatives and discuss food pairings on the following dates:
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Friday, December 12, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. -- Featuring Kokomo Winery
and Mauritson Wines pouring zinfandel.
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Saturday, December 13, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. -- Featuring select
wines from the Visa Signature Wine Club.
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Thursday, December 18, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. -- Featuring Chateau
Felice Winery and Geyser Peak Winery pouring cabernet.
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Friday, December 19, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. -- Featuring Inman Family
Wines and Reud Wines pouring pinot noir.
For more information on special offers for Visa Signature cardholders
this holiday season at the Westfield Centre, please visit www.visa.com/signatureholiday.
About Visa Signature
Visa Signature is a premium consumer credit card designed to appeal to
time-stretched, affluent customers. Visa Signature helps cardholders get
the most out of life with a range of benefits that save time and money.
In addition to a choice of numerous airline, hotel and other premium
reward partners, cardholders enjoy access to around-the-clock
complimentary concierge services; epicurean events and reservations at
the hottest restaurants; premium merchant offers; access to exclusive
events such as the Olympics, Super Bowl and the Tony Awards; and
preferred access and seating at local sporting events, concerts and
movie screenings. For more information about Visa Signature, visit www.visa.com/signature.
About Visa Inc.
Visa Inc. operates the world's largest retail electronic payments
network providing processing services and payment product platforms.
This includes consumer credit, debit, prepaid and commercial payments,
which are offered under the Visa, Visa Electron, Interlink and PLUS
brands. Visa enjoys unsurpassed acceptance around the world, and
Visa/PLUS is one of the world's largest global ATM networks, offering
cash access in local currency in more than 170 countries. For more
information, visit www.corporate.visa.com.
(1) Visa Signature purchase receipt required for complimentary
gift-wrapping service.
SOURCE: Visa Inc.
Visa Inc.
Jennifer Doidge, 415-932-2564
globalmedia@visa.com
or
Fleishman-Hillard
Erin Couch, 415-318-4207
erin.couch@fleishman.com