Visa Signature Cardholders Can Now Enjoy Everyday Values Such as '2 for 1' Movie Tickets Plus Exclusive Screenings
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 1, 2009--
Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) today announced an agreement with Fandango, the
nation’s leading moviegoer destination, that gives Visa Signature
cardholders online access to exclusive movie ticket offers including
discounts and advance screenings.
“Visa’s partnership with Fandango brings Visa Signature cardholders
everyday value on entertainment as well as special access to premium
events they can’t get anywhere else,“ said
Ava Kelly
, head of global
consumer credit, Visa Inc. “These movie ticket perks are part of our
ongoing commitment giving Visa Signature cardholders benefits that are
meaningful for their needs, passions and lifestyles.”
“Fandango has established itself as the go-to online
entertainment resource for moviegoers and fans across the nation,” said
Scott Schiller
, SVP of Advertising Sales for Comcast Interactive Media,
which oversees Fandango. “Our exclusive online ticketing, covering more
than 16,000 screens nationwide, gives Visa Signature cardholders easy
access to premier movie perks.”
Visa Signature and Fandango will partner on perks for everyday offers
and exclusive events such as:
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Ongoing ticket offers: Visa Signature cardholders will receive
special ongoing discounts and offers on movie tickets. Cardholders can
currently enjoy a limited number of monthly “two for one” movie
tickets to any movie in any theater serviced by Fandango. Cardholders
purchase one or more movie tickets at www.fandango.com/visasignature
with a valid U.S.-issued Visa Signature card and receive one
complimentary movie ticket to the same showing.*
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Advance Screening Events: Visa will host complimentary advance
movie screenings in select cities giving Visa Signature cardholders
exclusive access to some of the most anticipated new films before they
open in broad release. Cardholders will be able to check out the
latest offers at www.visa.com/signature,
reserve tickets with their Visa Signature card and enjoy a free
popcorn and beverage when they arrive at the theater.**
These and other special offers for Visa Signature cardholders will be
updated throughout the year. Visa Signature cardholders can visit http://www.visa.com/signature
anytime to check out the latest offers and upcoming events.
*Offer valid for up to $13.50 including a convenience fee. Limit one
complimentary ticket per Visa Signature card per month. Complete
details available at www.fandango.com/visasignature.
** tickets available on a first-come first-served basis while
supplies last. Further restrictions apply. See www.fandango.com/visasignature
for complete details.
About Visa Signature
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; 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.
About Fandango
One of the Web’s top movie and entertainment destinations, Fandango
sells tickets to more than 16,000 screens. Fandango entertains and
informs consumers with reviews, commentary and trailers, and offers the
ability to quickly select a film, plan where and when to see it, and
conveniently buy tickets in advance. Fandango is available at www.fandango.com,
1-800-FANDANGO and via your wireless mobile device at
mobile.fandango.com. Fandango is a unit of Comcast Interactive Media.
Source: Visa Inc.
Visa Inc.
Kate Mulhearn, 415-932-2215
globalmedia@visa.com
or
Fandango
Harry
Medved, 310-954-0461
harry.medved@fandango.com