Did Ualá just launch the coolest limited edition Credit Card ever?
Hey FinTech Fanatic!
Mastercard and Ualá are launching a new limited-edition credit card featuring Lionel Messi, the official ambassador of Mastercard.
This card provides access to an extensive program of exclusive promotions and benefits under the campaign concept "Viene de 10."
Issued by Uilo, it will be available in both physical and digital versions and can be used at over 100 million merchants worldwide where the Mastercard network operates.
The physical version of the card features Messi's image on the front and allows each user to choose their preferred identification or nickname.
It is "infoless," meaning the card number and security code are not displayed on the back but are accessible via the Ualá app, ensuring greater security for purchases.
When you follow me for a while, you know I love cool card design. I even dedicated a LinkedIn channel "Marcel van Oost - The Card Collection" to it🤣
What do you think about this design? Do you know about any other cool limited edition card designs out there? Let me know in the comments below👇
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