You may have seen our Endless Summer Sweepstakes commercial while watching a big game or a favorite TV show over the summer. The campaign was an opportunity for us to express our gratitude to our valued members, while providing anyone who used their VyStar credit card with chances to win exciting prizes.
Endless Summer wrapped up with eight weekly winners and one winner who took home 3 million rewards points, valued at $30,000. Amy P., a school teacher from Callahan, Florida, and a VyStar member for over four decades, was the grand prize winner. Amy and her husband were thrilled to win.
“I have been a VyStar member for over 40 years, and to win $30,000, it was surreal,” she said. “We just had to buy a new car, so this will really help with the cost of that.”
All current VyStar credit card holders, including business credit card users, were automatically entered for a chance to win every time they made a qualifying purchase with their card from June 19 through Aug. 13. The winners were randomly chosen and contacted by VyStar staff.
“The Endless Summer Sweepstakes was meant to celebrate and reward the loyalty of our members,” said Kris Carrera, VyStar Credit Union's Senior Vice President, Payments. “We were so excited to meet our deserving winner of the 3 million points. We learned that as a teacher, Amy often purchases school supplies for students using her own money, and we are so happy that we could provide her with these extra funds to help with her family expenses.”
The weekly winners were spread across the communities VyStar serves, from Central Florida to Jacksonville. Each weekly winner had the chance to pick one of the following experiences or choose the prize of equal or greater value:
The Jumbo Shrimp “Suite Life VIP Experience,” including four suite tickets, suite catering and Jumbo Shrimp merchandise.
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts “VIP Experience in Orlando,” including four tickets to a show of their choice, a merchandise pack, a $100 Uber gift card and a $250 Visa® gift card for food and concessions.
The Savannah Ghost Pirates “VIP Experience,” including four tickets to any game during the 2023-2024 season, one parking pass, Ghost Pirates merchandise and a $250 Visa gift card for food and concessions.
Randy D. has been a VyStar member for 12 years and won one of the weekly prizes. He chose to take his family to the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Randy said he thinks it’s something his grandson will really enjoy.
To spotlight one of our most popular cards, the VyStar Visa Signature Rewards credit card has no annual fee and allows members to earn points on everyday purchases. Cardholders can earn up to three points for every eligible dollar spent on purchases and redeem them for merchandise, travel, gift cards and more. VyStar makes it as easy as possible to compare cards and apply.
Carrera explained how to maximize credit card rewards on a recent episode of VyCast. Find out more about our new podcast series, VyCast.
VyStar is always looking for new ways to give back to its members, and this was just one more way to say thank you. Another chance to win is right around the corner!