Thanks to Visa, a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympics partner, Blackhawk Network (BHN) is offering customers the chance to win a trip for two to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, as part of a competition with a total prize pool valued at more than $65,000.

Australians who purchase an ACTIV VISA gift card between now and 16 May have the chance to win a trip for two to Paris valued at $49,000, including return economy flights, four night’s accommodation and general admission tickets to attend three Olympic Games events.

The competition is open to all customers who purchase an ACTIV VISA gift card, available in physical and digital formats at Giftz and Corporate Card Store, at local retailers and other participating digital and incentives channels, during the promotional period.

In addition to the major prize, each week of the 10-week campaign, one winner will receive an exclusive Visa Olympic Games Paris 2024 themed merchandise package valued at $260.

Visa head of marketing for Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific, Natalie Lockwood said, “Through the ACTIV VISA gift card, we’re partnering with Blackhawk Network to offer Australians a chance to experience the spectacular Olympic Games in Paris. The ACTIV VISA gift card can be used everywhere Visa prepaid is accepted with the unique Olympic-themed digital versions of the gift card able to be added to a mobile wallet for quick and easy access.”

BHN region head, Peter Malycon added, “This is such an amazing opportunity for one winner to take their favourite person on the trip of a lifetime to watch live records being broken, new sporting legends being made and revel in the thrilling atmosphere that the world’s biggest sporting event offers. We encourage consumers and businesses alike to think of ACTIV VISA for their next gift or inclusion in their upcoming reward programs to enter this fantastic competition to give family, friends, team members or customers a chance to win.”

Entry to the competition is open to Australian residents who are 18 years and older and multiple entries are permitted with a maximum of five entries per person per day.

The Olympic Games Paris 2024 returns to the French capital from Friday 26 July until Sunday 11 August 2024.