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The payments company introduced a three-tier suite comprising Visa Infinite, Visa Infinite Privilege and invitation-only Visa Infinite Private. The tiers offer progressively broader benefits, curated experiences and personalized services.
Why it matters
Spending on affluent cards in the Philippines climbed 49 percent over a six-month period as of April 2026, according to Visa Business and Economic Insights' analysis of VisaNet data.
Across Asia Pacific, affluent households are projected to grow at an 8 percent compound annual rate through 2030.
Visa said affluent consumers are increasingly looking beyond conventional markers of luxury toward cultural immersion and personalized experiences spanning dining, retail, entertainment, travel and wellness.
“In a consumption-driven economy such as the Philippines, payments continue to shape how people dine, travel, shop, and pursue their passions. The modern Filipino affluent is evolving to seek more intentional and globally-connected experiences, prioritizing personalization and meaning over traditional signals of status,” Visa Philippines country manager Jeffrey Navarro said.
The shift is prompting payment providers to pair premium card benefits with experiences designed around the individual interests of affluent customers.
“The refreshed Visa Infinite brings together Visa’s scale, innovation, and partnerships to deliver relevant and differentiated value for today’s affluent customers,” Navarro said.
Zoom in
Visa Infinite anchors the suite with travel, lifestyle and everyday rewards, while Infinite Privilege expands access to curated experiences. Infinite Private targets ultra-high-net-worth individuals with bespoke services and access to exclusive experiences.
The refreshed proposition also includes programs such as Infinite Tastes: Beyond the Menu, focused on chef-led culinary experiences, and Visa Destinations, a global travel platform offering curated journeys and access.
The experience
In the Philippines, Visa is collaborating with Metiz, a restaurant listed in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide for the Philippines in 2026, to illustrate the proposition through food.
Metiz executive chef and owner Stephan Duhesme designed four courses, described as “movements,” around Discovery, Elevation, Vitality and Meaning.
The menu moves from contemporary interpretations of gulay at daing to merienda, dry-aged pork with adobo jus and inventive desserts, using techniques including buro, kinilaw and inihaw.
Visa said Infinite cardholders can access elevated benefits designed around global living, extending from everyday spending to travel, dining and lifestyle experiences. —Ramon C. Nocon | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
