SAN RAMON, Calif. — CARD.com has partnered with the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), via its licensing and marketing arm NFL Players Inc., to feature images of top NFL players on Visa prepaid cards. CARD.com currently has over 200 player image cards available, including superstars such as Tom Brady, Dak Prescott and Aaron Rodgers. CARD.com will be rolling out hundreds more as the season progresses, including standout rookies.
Customers can sign up online for a card featuring their favorite football players, here: NFLPA Cards
“Consumers want a more personalized payment experience and CARD.com provides an opportunity to express yourself through a wide variety of card art designs,” says CEO, Tim Coltrell. “People are looking for a new way to bank on the go, and our goal is to provide an easy-to-use, affordable banking solution that reflects the individual passions of consumers. The NFLPA cards are a great example of giving consumers a more engaging and fun banking option.” CARD.com offers banking fully from your smartphone, with thousands of different Mastercard and Visa prepaid cards to choose from.
“It’s great to see NFL player licensing extend into diverse new categories,” said Steve Scebelo, vice president of business development and licensing for the NFLPA. “We are always looking for new ways to build licensing opportunities for NFL players through alliances with partners such as CARD.com, who are leaders in their category.”
In May 2018, CARD.com was a partner of the NFLPA Rookie Premiere, an exclusive event for 40+ newly drafted NFL rookies and NFLPA partners to connect and create content for the upcoming season. Players in attendance were excited to see their fellow teammates on Visa cards. CARD.com interviewed the league’s newest players about what it means to represent their teams. As they begin their new careers, they will also be joining the CARD.com roster, with Visa cards already in development for each rookie.
The officially licensed NFLPA designed prepaid cards can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted and offer a fully featured online banking experience without any overdraft charges or late fees.
About CARD.com
CARD.com is the leader in affinity branded prepaid cards and is expert at creating financial products that speak to the passions of consumers while providing a banking solution that fits seamlessly into today’s mobile lifestyles.
About NFL Players Association, (NFLPA).
The National Football League Players Association is the union for professional football players in the National Football League. Established in 1956, the NFLPA has a long history of assuring proper recognition and representation of players’ interests.
About NFL Players Inc.
NFL Players Inc., the licensing and marketing arm of the NFLPA, connects businesses to the power of NFL players. NFL Players Inc. creates customized business solutions for partners, through licensing, marketing strategy and player activations. For more information, please visit nflpa.com/players.
About Central Payments and Central Bank of Kansas City
Central Payments operates as the payments division of Central Bank of Kansas City (CBKC) and administers prepaid card programs issued by CBKC via retail, employer/payroll, and online channels nationwide.
The CARD.com Visa Prepaid Card is issued by Central Bank of Kansas City, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa, Inc. Consult your Cardholder Agreement and the fee schedule for fees, terms, and conditions associated with the approval, maintenance, and use of the Card. If you have any questions regarding the Card or such fees, terms, and conditions, you can contact us toll-free at (866) 345-4520, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT.
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