Airwallex has announced a multi-year global partnership with Arsenal Football Club, becoming the club’s official finance software partner.
As part of the deal, Airwallex will also be the Presenting Partner for Arsenal Men’s pre-season tour of East Asia, with fixtures scheduled in Singapore and Hong Kong later this month.
Airwallex’s services will be used throughout the tour, and both parties will work together in the long term to enhance Arsenal’s payment gateway and financial operations.
The agreement gives Airwallex the right to use the branding of both the Men’s and Women’s first teams, and to create exclusive, engaging content for supporters at the Emirates Stadium across Premier League and Women’s Super League (WSL) matches.
Jack Zhang, Co-Founder and CEO of Airwallex, said: “Partnering with Arsenal is a proud moment for Airwallex. We are building the future of global banking, and that means working with brands and businesses that are committed to global reach, excellence and innovation – all attributes that are deeply embedded at Arsenal.
“Whether it’s helping the club save time and money in their day-to-day financial operations, or creating a smoother payments experience for supporters enjoying the football experience, we believe this collaboration will create real value for football, for businesses, and for aspirational people all around the world.”
This partnership further supports Airwallex’s expansion across Asia-Pacific, EMEA and the Americas, and follows the company’s recent $6.2 billion valuation during its Series F fundraising round.
It also marks Airwallex’s second major sports partnership, following its ongoing collaboration with Formula One’s McLaren Racing.