# UOB partners Visa to launch new Visa Infinite tiers across ASEAN in landmark multi-market launch of such scale

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- Published: 2026-07-22T09:00:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

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_More than 300,000 cardholders will enjoy expanded suite of premium benefits as 
UOB strengthens its regional leadership in premium payment solutions._

SINGAPORE, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — UOB has partnered with Visa, a global leader
in digital payments, to relaunch several card products across its five key markets(
Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam) under Visa’s newly introduced
premium card tiers, Visa Infinite Privilege and Visa Infinite Private.

UOB is progressively upgrading its suite of affluent and high-net-worth (HNW) card
solutions to the new Visa Infinite tiers, reinforcing the Bank’s leadership in premium
card innovation. With the relaunch, more than 300,000 UOB Visa Infinite cardholders
across ASEAN will be upgraded to higher card tiers, giving them access to an expanded
suite of premium benefits. All other cardholders will continue to enjoy their existing
privileges, with no downgrades across the portfolio. Eligible UOB Visa Infinite 
cardholders will be notified of their new card tiers via UOB’s official channels
from September onwards, with no action required from them.

UOB is currently Visa’s largest card issuer in ASEAN^([1]) and brings an unparalleled
regional footprint and customer base, serving over 8.5 million customers across 
the region. As the first Visa issuer across ASEAN to execute a launch of this scale
across multiple markets, UOB and Visa are setting a new benchmark for regional card
offerings, delivering elevated privileges and experiences to affluent cardmembers
in the region. This collaboration is timely as affluent spending in ASEAN experiences
strong growth. The number of new UOB affluent cardholders^([2]) grew over 10 per
cent year-on-year in 2025, while card billings for this segment surged more than
25 per cent in the same year.

Visa unveiled its refreshed Visa Infinite offering in Asia Pacific on 16 July 2026,
reimagined for the evolving needs of today’s affluent consumers. Anchored in a three-
tier card suite, the enhanced platform introduces greater flexibility, personalisation
and differentiated benefits across the affluent spectrum. In addition to **Visa 
Infinite**, the portfolio now includes the newly launched **Visa Infinite Privilege**
and **Visa Infinite Private**, enabling issuers to deliver more tailored value propositions,
experiences and rewards to distinct customer segments within a unified premium framework.

Selected top-tier UOB cardholders across the region will enjoy access to enhanced
platform privileges and UOB-exclusive curated experiences, tailored to their respective
Visa Infinite tiers. This aligns with UOB’s sharpened customer segmentation approach
and enhanced card value propositions, aimed at serving the unique needs of customers
by offering exclusive privileges tailored to their lifestyle preferences.

**Mr Pratik Bhattacharjee, Head of Group Cards and Payment Products, UOB, said,**"
As UOB continues to sharpen our customer-centric operating model, we are focused
on serving our customers more holistically across the wealth spectrum. Our partnership
with Visa marks a significant milestone in this journey, allowing us to deepen our
engagement with affluent customers by curating exclusive experiences that money 
cannot buy. As we continue strengthening our offerings to cater to each customer’s
aspirations and lifestyle, our goal is to connect with them through life moments
and opportunities that truly matter."

**Mr. T.R. Ramachandran, Head of Products & Solutions for Asia Pacific, Visa, **
said, "The affluent segment is one of the fastest-growing consumer segments in Asia
Pacific, with expectations evolving alongside it. Today’s affluent consumers are
seeking experiences that are more personalised, seamless and relevant to their lifestyles.
The refreshed Visa Infinite portfolio is designed to meet these changing expectations,
and through our partnership with UOB, we are extending these enhanced experiences
to affluent customers across Southeast Asia."

**Greater personalisation through tiered privileges **

With Visa’s enhanced Infinite tier segmentation, selected cardholders will benefit
from more tailored services, differentiated privileges and elevated experiences 
that reflect their evolving lifestyle needs. This includes access to curated regional
and global lifestyle offers as well as premium destination-based travel and dining
privileges worldwide as part of the base membership. In addition, selected cardholders
will get exclusive access to top-tier concerts and global sporting events like FIFA
World Cup™, and reserved entitlements to key lifestyle offerings under Visa Infinite
Privilege. At the highest tier, Visa Infinite Private offers bespoke invitation-
only experiences highly personalised for ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

Leveraging its deep understanding of affluent customers across the region, UOB will
complement Visa’s refreshed benefits with exclusive privileges, curated experiences
and value-added offerings tailored to the unique preferences of its cardmembers.
For example, selected cardholders will be able to enjoy specially-customised luxury
travel experiences and privileged access to curated series of rare timepieces.

Paired with the Bank’s unparalleled regional connectivity, advisory excellence and
One Bank ecosystem, this partnership with Visa aligns with UOB’s aim to bring together
banking, wealth and lifestyle holistically to all customers. This also furthers 
the Bank’s ambition to become the Bank of Choice for aspiring customers across ASEAN.

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**About UOB**

UOB is a leading Asian bank with a global network in Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific,
Europe and North America. Operating through our head office in Singapore and banking
subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, we have a global
network of more than 470 branches and offices in 19 markets. Since its incorporation
in 1935, UOB has grown organically and through a series of strategic acquisitions.
Today, UOB is rated among the world’s top banks: Aa1 by Moody’s Investors Service
and AA- by both S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings.

For more than nine decades, UOB has adopted a customer-centric approach to create
long-term value by staying relevant through its enterprising spirit and doing right
by its customers. UOB is focused on building the future of ASEAN – for the people
and businesses within, and connecting with, ASEAN.

The Bank connects businesses to opportunities in the region with its unparalleled
regional footprint and leverages data and insights to innovate and create personalised
banking experiences and solutions catering to each customer’s unique needs and evolving
preferences. UOB is also committed to help businesses forge a sustainable future,
by fostering social inclusiveness, creating positive environmental impact and pursuing
economic progress. UOB believes in being a responsible financial services provider
and is steadfast in its support of art, social development of children and education,
doing right by its communities and stakeholders.

**About Visa**

Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions 
between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across
more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through
the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling 
individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that 
include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational
to the future of money movement. Learn more at [www.visa.com.sg](https://www.visa.com.sg/)

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^([1]) Largest card issuer by total billings

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^([2]) Includes UOB Reserve Card, UOB Zenith Card and UOB Visa Infinite cards

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