Payment Services & Credit Cards
Detroit Lions to support local businesses through new partnership
NFL American football franchise the Detroit Lions has entered into a multi-year partnership with credit card processing firm International Bancard in an effort to help support local businesses.
Fans the focus of Seahawks partnership with American Express
NFL American football franchise the Seattle Seahawks has agreed a multi-year partnership with financial services group American Express.
Credit Suisse makes further investment in Swiss FA
Financial services organisation Credit Suisse has renewed its contract to serve as the main partner of the Swiss Football Association (SFV).
Visa makes late season deal for Formula E rights
Payment services brand Visa Europe followed up official partner deals for three Formula E races by signing as title sponsor of the end-of-season London ePrix.
Barclaycard gets Hamburg Arena rights as O2 retreats
Payment services brand Barclaycard will replace the German arm of the telecommunications brand O2 as the naming rights partner to the Hamburg Arena at the start of July.
Hamburg arena naming rights switch from O2 to Barclaycard
Payment services firm Barclaycard has enhanced its portfolio of naming rights partnerships with multi-purpose arenas by taking over the contract for the O2 World facility in Hamburg, Germany.
Visa leads chorus of disapproval from Fifa’s top-tier partners
Financial services company Visa has said it will reassess its sponsorship of Fifa if football’s global governing body fails to implement changes in the wake of its latest scandal.
Visa enhances Formula E standing for London finale
The European arm of payment services company Visa has strengthened its ties with electric motor racing series Formula E by becoming the official title sponsor of its season finale in London.
Football League to assess options following Sky Bet agreement
The English Football League has reached an agreement with title sponsor, betting company Sky Bet, that will allow it to search for a new main partner at the end of the 2015-16 season.
Chase banks PGA of America partnership
US consumer and banking business Chase has entered into a partnership with golf organisation the PGA of America.
Formula E seals Visa Europe partnership ahead of Monaco ePrix
The European arm of payment services provider Visa has agreed a multi-race sponsorship deal with the Formula E motor racing championship.
Liverpool deposits extension with main partner Standard Chartered
English Premier League football club Liverpool has signed a three-year extension to its main sponsor agreement with UK financial services company Standard Chartered Bank.
BMO returns to Toronto FC as main sponsor
Canadian financial services group BMO has signed a one-year deal to return as the main shirt sponsor of Major League Soccer franchise Toronto FC.
American Express strikes hospitality-focused deal with PSG
Credit card and financial services giant American Express has entered into a partnership with Ligue 1 champion Paris Saint-Germain that will roll-out its concierge service at the French football club’s Parc des Princes stadium.
Elo: Brazil’s domestic payment card champion
Federer backer Credit Suisse to support Tennis Australia initiative
Financial services company Credit Suisse has signed up as title sponsor for a new Tennis Australia event that will be staged on January 12 in Sydney to showcase the governing body’s shorter format of the sport.
MasterCard signs up to keep Copa América rights
Global payment services brand MasterCard has signed up as the first top-tier partner of the 2015 Copa América, the South American football federation’s flagship national team competition, hosted next year by Chile.
Arsenal claims Premier League first with Kazakh partner
English Premier League football team Arsenal has signed a three-year sponsorship deal with Capital Bank Kazakhstan JSC to produce co-branded debit and credit cards in the company’s home country.