Philipsburg, St. Maarten – June 10, 2026 – The Windward Islands Bank (WIB) will officially launch the Kompa Leon Gift Card on Thursday, June 11 2026, a date that coincides with the start of the FIFA World Cup and Curaçao’s historic first qualification for the tournament.

The Kompa Leon Gift Card is an easy-to-use, single-use prepaid card in Caribbean Guilders (XCG) that can be used up to the available balance loaded on the card.

Accepted at more than 4,000 Kompa Leon merchants across St. Maarten, Curaçao, and Aruba, the card gives recipients the freedom to spend however and wherever they want.

Available in amounts from XCG 25 up to XCG 500 and valid for 12 months after purchase, the Kompa Leon Gift Card is ideal for gifting, celebrations, employee rewards, promotions, and everyday use.

To mark Curaçao’s World Cup milestone, WIB is also making available a limited-edition Blue Wave Kompa Leon Gift Card featuring a special commemorative design. The Blue Wave card is available in limited supply and can be purchased at any WIB branch while stock lasts.

“The Kompa Leon Gift Card was designed with both individuals and businesses in mind,” said Daisy Tyrol-Carolus, Country Head of The Windward Islands Bank. “Whether you are celebrating a personal milestone or recognizing the contribution of your team, this card offers a simple, practical way to give people the freedom to choose how they want to spend. That flexibility is something we are proud to offer our community.”

Express Lane Gift Card Purchase – All Branches

To make the launch as convenient as possible, all WIB branches will feature a dedicated express lane for Kompa Leon Gift Card purchases on Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12. Customers are encouraged to stop by any branch and take advantage of this faster service to pick up their cards with ease.

Customers can access all information, including balance checking, terms and conditions, and ordering, at www.wib-bank.net/giftcard.

Orders of 1 to 14 cards can be processed directly in branch and are available on the same day. For businesses and organizations looking to reward their teams or customers, bulk orders of 15 or more cards are available through the website.

The Kompa Leon Gift Card reflects WIB’s continued investment in practical, everyday financial tools for the St. Maarten community.

For more information, visit www.wib-bank.net/giftcard or any WIB branch.