Sports and culture benefit for employers

The sports and culture benefit is one of the most popular employee benefits in Finland, as it offers almost unlimited possibilities of use.

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100 % tax-free

Tax-free benefit up to 400 €

Comprehensive network

Over 10 000 possibilities across Finland

Modern payment methods

Apple Pay, Google Pay, Edenred app, and a physical payment card

Sports and culture benefit add movement to everyday life

The tax-free sports and culture benefit are among the most valued employee benefits and an effective way to support employee wellbeing, recovery, and resilience at work. It encourages a more active lifestyle, strengthens the employer brand, and increases employee engagement.

Edenred Virike combines sports and cultural activities into one tax-free benefit, giving employees the freedom to choose the wellbeing activities that suit them best. With a network of more than 10 000 partners across Finland, the benefit serves employees regardless of where they live, their life situation, or personal interests.

Employers will soon be able to offer their employees sports and cultural benefits up to 540 € per year. The long validity period (up to two years) reduces the risk of benefits going unused and gives employees greater flexibility in how and when they use them. Implementation is quick and effortless regardless of company size. Modern mobile payment solutions make the benefit easy for employees to use and simple for employers to manage.

How does the sports and culture benefit work for employers?

The Sports and Culture Benefit is a 100% tax-free employee benefit within the limits defined by the Finnish tax authorities. It must be offered on a collective basis to all employees. The benefit can also be provided with an employee co-payment option.

The Sports and Culture Benefit is funded directly by the employer and can be loaded either as a single annual allocation or in multiple installments throughout the year. It is also compatible with the MyChoice feature, which gives employees greater flexibility by allowing them to decide whether to use their balance for sports and culture activities or allocate it to other available employee benefits.

Over 10,000 sports and culture opportunities across Finland

One benefit, countless possibilities! With access to more than 10 000 sport and culture places across Finland this benefit ensures that everyone can find a meaningful way to relax, recharge, and support their wellbeing.

With the sports and culture benefit, you can offer your employees a flexible benefit that suits to different lifestyles, interests, and wellbeing goals. Employees can choose the activities that suit them best from a wide range of options, including museums, concerts, gyms, yoga classes, swimming, online coaching services, and much more!

Easy and fast payments

The strengths of the Sports and Culture Benefit go beyond its nationwide network! It offers the most comprehensive selections of payment methods in the market. These options make payments simple and convenient, without compromising security.

At the heart of the payment experience are Apple Pay and Google Pay, complemented by the Edenred Pay mobile payment solution and the physical Edenred Card, giving employees the flexibility to choose the payment method that suits them best.

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Order online or request offer

Place your order online, and the benefits will be available to you quickly! If you are ordering for a larger company, we suggest you to request an offer.