The Practical Money Skills (www.practicalmoneyskills.com.hk/en) website is tailored to local people of all ages to better understand the concept of money management and the ways to manage their finances. Visitors can brush up their knowledge on basic credit, debt, budgeting and saving concepts through calculators and interactive games, and acquire valuable financial tips in preparation for major life events, such as marriage and home purchasing.
Opportunities for all
We believe everyone has the right to access basic financial services.
Financial literacy
Visa understands the value of financial education to communities worldwide, and its power in creating opportunities for upward mobility and a better life for all. For nearly two decades, Visa has been developing financial literacy programs globally to help individuals make informed financial decisions. We believe that learning how to spend, save and budget are essential skills that everyone needs to learn, especially the younger generation in Hong Kong.
Education website - Practical Money Skills
Financial Football Game
The Financial Football Game is interactive. Available in both English and Chinese, it engages players while passing on financial knowledge. Teams compete by answering multiple-choice questions on financial concepts advance across the football field in an attempt to score a goal.
Start playing by visiting www.practicalmoneyskills.com.hk/en
Financial Literacy Program
FIFA Fever Financial Literacy Program 2014 is a comprehensive program combining interactive Financial Football Game, school visits and the Summer Dream Challenge which invites secondary school students to submit proposals on how to make use of a budget of HK$3,000 for a meaningful summer. The Program aims to promote basic financial management skills by stimulating students’ creativity and allowing them to learn through implementing the plan. Watch the video
Since 2014, Visa has supported the Hong Kong Liberal Studies Financial Literacy Championship, organized by the Hong Kong Economic Journal, co-organized by Education Bureau and Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), and supported by Hong Kong Education City and St. James’ Settlement.
The Championship aims at equipping secondary school students with practical money skills and consumer behavior knowledge, and strengthening their understanding on network security and new technologies. As of 2019, the program has attracted more than 12,000 students across 302 schools representing over 64 per cent of schools in town. The competition runs in two phases, starting with a city-wide online quiz followed by a live question and answer round for teams that made it to the finals. Watch the video