Santander giving away free £500 to customers in prize draw
The campaign gives eligible customers the chance to win one of six unforgettable European trips, each including £500 spending money, simply by using their Santander Mastercard debit or credit card.
Each month, one lucky customer will win a European getaway for two people, with flights, accommodation, airport transfers, an experience to the value of £500 and £500 spending money included.
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Monthly destinations include Dubrovnik in July, before Santorini in August, Lisbon in Portugal in September, Paris in France in October, before Stockholm and Prague round off the year in November and December, respectively.
The prize draw is open to all personal Santander Mastercard debit or credit cardholders. To enter, customers just need to opt in via the Mastercard Priceless page.
This will be made available to customers through multiple channels, including emails, the online banking website, the mobile app and social media.
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Once enrolled, every qualifying purchase in the UK earns one entry into the draw, with purchases made abroad earning two entries - no minimum spend required.
Gerry Davies, Payments Commercial Director, Santander UK, said in a statement issued this week: 'Summer has well and truly begun and to celebrate, we're thrilled to be offering customers multiple chances to win their next trip for free - from July until the end of the year.
"Customers can spend abroad without having to worry about additional fees with our Edge current accounts and credit card offering fee-free spending on holidays.'
The promotion runs from 1 July to 31 December 2025.
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