2024 Sep 10
For the ultimate in sophistication, choose Visa Infinite and its exclusive benefits
Personalised service offerings are increasingly becoming popular among high-net-worth individuals. In an era marked by seamless conveniences and growing personalised consumer expectations, discerning consumers are looking for lifestyle opportunities that offer exclusive experiential benefits.
“Visa Infinite is designed to cater to a sophisticated niche consumer through four primary pillars of exclusivity – lifestyle, entertainment, retail and travel. In each of these, Visa Infinite cardholders will find unique privileges in a variety of categories spanning from dining, entertainment, shopping, VIP travel benefits, self-enrichment and exclusive access to lived experiences,” says Avanthi Colombage, Country Manager for Visa in Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
While the spending capacity of this group significantly influences economic growth, there is a growing desire in this group of consumers to invest in premium experiences – whether it’s fine dining, luxury shopping or unique lived experiences. “Recognising that consumers are clear about the specific services they desire, we strive to meet their needs with well-designed, curated experiences that enhance their lifestyle of luxury and expectations” Avanthi points out.
“Visa Infinite is more than a credit or debit card – it embodies the unique advantages for the discerning who want exceptional benefits and a rewarding lifestyle. Privileges such as meet and greet at airports, access to exclusive restaurants in the world and luxury hotel booking privileges are provided under Visa Concierge services,” adds Avanthi. “These privileges meet the needs of the discerning niche consumers who travel regularly and seek prioritisation, seamless access and convenience”
Visa also brings to this offering, an exclusive WhatsApp Concierge Service – an on-demand service that is exclusively offered to Visa Infinite cardholders – for whom time is truly precious. Visa Concierge is a 24/7 digital personal assistant and lifestyle guide, giving Visa Infinite cardholders access to extraordinary experiences each and every day, through a curated range of services, amenities and exclusive privileges.
Among the Visa Concierge services offered are seamless reservations for top dining properties – Asia’s 50 Best and World’s 50 Best dining experiences – with exclusive offers and privileges. One also gets the opportunity to reserve Michelin starred restaurants of one’s choice worldwide, the opportunity to indulge in the Visa Wine programme and a chance to greet the chef or get a signed menu personalised by the chef. There is also exclusive access to the Visa Luxury Hotel collection, airport limo transfer programme and Priority Pass lounge access, car rental and luxury hotel privileges.
When it comes to luxury hotel reservations, Visa Concierge strives to provide the best available rate guarantee to Visa Infinite consumers along with complimentary benefits like automatic room upgrade upon arrival (when available), in-house breakfast for two and food and beverages credit starting at USD 25, all provided as value added services. Visa Infinite consumers also get a special VIP guest status in addition to late-checkout-on-request (where available).
As part of the Visa Infinite offering, the WhatsApp Concierge service also provides many value-added services for Golf Privileges – from priority tee times, luxury round trip, private chauffeured transport and complimentary perks like beverages after the game, warm-up driving range balls, in-cart refreshments and LuxBlack Game-Day kit.
A fourth area where Visa is offering curated benefits is education. Special offers in educational services at esteemed educational institutions such as Columbia, Stanford and MIT are also available under Visa WhatsApp Concierge. One will have the opportunity to dive into the global centre of tech and innovation at Silicon Valley, discovering how large companies and technology have transformed the way we live.
Visa ensures Visa Infinite cardholders have Global Access to extraordinary experiences across 500 cities. Unique access to live cultural and sporting events, including virtual and outdoor experiences to make the rest of the world feel that little bit closer.
Additional benefits on Visa Infinite include valuable discounts on travel, e-commerce purchase protection and other attractive offers tailor-made for the discerning consumers.
“The spending capacity of affluent consumers enrich the economy and result in the enhanced use of digital forms of payment. These consumers believe in availing the best of experiences personalised for them and their loved ones – whether it is dining at a top restaurant, going to a world class concert or getting a curated celebration arranged,” Avanthi reiterates. “We would like to cater to the sophisticated needs of Visa Infinite cardholders and are delighted to assure secure, streamlined and innovative payment options in Sri Lanka through value added services such as this.”
As a global leader in payments, Visa believes in consistent innovation and value addition that enhances the services offered to our valued cardholders. Exceeding consumer expectations and enhancing unique experiences define the future of payments across the world for Visa.
Visa WhatsApp Concierge is available on 0112 029 164.
