Toliman wins BSP Visa World Cup Promotion

FIFA enthusiast Edward Toliman is one lucky Papua New Guinean, set to watch the FIFA World Cup live in the United States — thanks to BSP and Visa.

For years, Edward followed every FIFA World Cup from behind a screen — now, the PNG football enthusiast will witness the action in person, after BSP and VISA this week announced his dream come true win.

Out of a massive pool of 98,813 entries from 32,426 loyal cardholders across Papua New Guinea, Edward beat the odds and secured the winning ticket with just one single entry, proving that every everyday transaction truly counts.

Now, Edward and his wife are packing their bags for a dream come true, all expenses paid trip to San Francisco to witness the world’s biggest sporting event live. His incredible prize package includes two economy return flights from Papua New Guinea to San Francisco, six nights of luxury accommodation at a premium hotel, two premium Category 1 tickets to experience two live World Cup matches, and a K3,000 allowance to cover their expenses during the adventure.

For Edward, a dedicated football fan, the news is still sinking in. “I have always watched the FIFA World Cup on TV every four years, even printing out the tournament brackets at work to keep track of the games. To win this once in a lifetime opportunity is unbelievable, I and my wife remain in absolute awe,” Mr. Toliman said.

Winner of the Visa & BSP promotion, Edward Toliman showing his excitement.

The three-week promotion, ran from April 9th to April 30th, 2026, giving everyday Papua New Guineans a chance to turn basic transactions into global adventures. New and existing cardholders earned an entry into the random draw for every five purchases made using a BSP Visa Debit Card. To ensure absolute security and integrity, all participants were verified against strict compliance criteria, requiring cardholders to be residents aged 18 or older with accounts in good standing.

Speaking at the presentation, BSP Head of Cards, Nantes Lavin highlighted the success of the campaign and BSP and Visa’s commitment to rewarding loyal customers. He emphasized how easy it is for everyday Papua New Guineans to access global opportunities just by using their BSP Visa Debit cards.

“At BSP, we are always looking for ways to add value to our customers’ lives. Whether they were existing cardholders or signed up during the three-week promotional window, this initiative shows the tangible rewards of banking with BSP. We congratulate Edward on his massive win and wish him a safe and thrilling journey to the World Cup.”

BSP and Visa extended a massive thank you to the thousands of customers who participated across the nation. They encourage all cardholders to keep utilising their BSP Visa Debit cards for everyday purchases, because the next massive global reward could be just a swipe away.