Visa Launches New Benefits for U.S. Consumer Credit Cardholders

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Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) expands its benefits for U.S. Consumer Credit cardholders by partnering with Shipt, Skillshare, and Sofar Sounds. Eligible cardholders will receive free Shipt membership for same-day grocery delivery, access to Skillshare's online classes, and presale concert tickets from Sofar Sounds. Benefits vary: Visa Infinite members get up to three years of free Shipt, while all other cardholders receive varying durations of free or discounted memberships. These offerings aim to enhance user experience and value for Visa cardholders.

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• Expansion of benefits enhances customer experience and loyalty.
• Free Shipt membership for up to three years for Visa Infinite cardholders enhances grocery delivery services.
• Access to Skillshare and Sofar Sounds adds diverse, valuable experiences for cardholders.

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New benefits from Shipt, Skillshare and Sofar Sounds unlock everyday value and convenience to help consumers get more out of using their Visa cards

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) today announced the addition of Shipt, Skillshare and Sofar Sounds – as exclusive benefits – for Visa’s U.S. Consumer Credit cardholders. Eligible cardholders can now get a free Shipt membership to receive free same-day delivery on groceries and household essentials on orders over $35; boost their creativity through Skillshare’s online learning community; and get access to presale tickets plus be eligible for a free concert ticket while discovering Sofar Sounds’ global community of music lovers.

Visa U.S. Consumer Credit cardholders can now take advantage of these exclusive benefits, which vary by card type as described below:

• Shipt provides delivery services in over 5,000 U.S. cities from over 130 retailers, including Bed Bath & Beyond, CVS, Target, and many more. Eligible Visa U.S. consumer credit cardholders can now create a Shipt account and enroll at shipt.com/visa to receive the following benefits, as applicable:
  • Visa Infinite: Up to three years of free Shipt membership (normally $99 per year), with free delivery on orders $35+.¹
  • Visa Signature: Three months of free Shipt membership, then nine months of membership at 50% off, with free delivery on orders $35+.¹
  • All other Visa U.S. Consumer Credit Cards: One month of free Shipt membership, then three months of membership at 50% off, with free delivery on orders $35+.¹
  • Certain Offer Terms apply, visit shipt.com/offer-terms-for-visa to learn more.
• Skillshare is an online learning community offering more than 30,000 inspiring classes to 13 million members. Skillshare classes allow members to explore new creative skills and deepen existing passions with courses ranging from illustration, design, photography, video, freelancing, and more.
  • Visa Infinite: Free membership for three months plus 30% off annual renewals
  • Visa Signature: Free membership for three months plus 20% off annual renewals
  • Certain Offer Terms apply, to learn more, visit https://skillshare.com/visa/terms/infinite for Visa Infinite or https://skillshare.com/visa/terms/signature for Visa Signature.
• Sofar Sounds brings live music to life with unique, intimate concerts available in over 400 cities around the world. Delivered through a global community of artists, music lovers and organizers, Sofar Sounds is a global movement which brings the magic back to live music.
  • Visa Infinite and Visa Signature: Seven-day Visa Exclusive Presale to Sofar-presented events, plus a free ticket with each purchase of one or more tickets to a show during the presale window.
  • All other Visa U.S. Consumer Credit Cards: Seven-day Visa Exclusive Presale to Sofar presented events, plus a free ticket with the purchase of one or more tickets to a show during the presale window (limit two free tickets per year).
  • Certain Offer Terms apply, visit https://www.sofarsounds.com/visaoffer/terms-and-conditions to learn more.

“We’re always looking to bring diverse and desirable experiences to Visa cardholders in ways that help create value in how they shop every day,” said Brian Cole, Head of Product, North America, Visa. “These new benefit providers enhance our refreshed credit benefits portfolio to deliver special access for Visa consumer credit cardholders.”

With these exclusive benefits, Visa consumer credit cardholders can enjoy even greater depth of choice in benefits to get the most of their Visa credit cards. The new services complement the addition of benefits from NortonLifeLock announced earlier this year.

For more information about these three new benefits and Visa’s full suite of consumer credit card benefits, visit: https://usa.visa.com/pay-with-visa/cards/visa-credit-cards/new-benefits.html.

About Visa Inc.

Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is the world’s leader in digital payments. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, reliable and secure payment network - enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company’s relentless focus on innovation is a catalyst for the rapid growth of digital commerce on any device for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analog to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce. For more information, visit About Visa, visa.com/blog and @VisaNews.

¹ Free delivery applies to orders over $35 as part of a Shipt membership. Orders with alcohol may incur a $7 alcohol fee. Additional terms apply. To see a full list of Offer Terms, visit shipt.com/offer-terms-for-visa

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Esther Choi, estchoi@visa.com

Source: Visa Inc.

FAQ

What new benefits has Visa announced for its U.S. Consumer Credit cardholders?

Visa announced new exclusive benefits with Shipt, Skillshare, and Sofar Sounds, providing free memberships and additional perks.

How long is the free Shipt membership for Visa Infinite cardholders?

Visa Infinite cardholders receive up to three years of free Shipt membership.

What are the benefits of Skillshare for Visa cardholders?

Visa Infinite cardholders get three months of free Skillshare membership and 30% off annual renewals.

What exclusive concerts does Sofar Sounds offer to Visa cardholders?

Visa cardholders receive a presale access to Sofar Sounds events and a free ticket with each purchase during the presale.

Where can I find more information about Visa's new benefits?

More information can be found on Visa's website at https://usa.visa.com/pay-with-visa/cards/visa-credit-cards/new-benefits.html.