Arsenal Announces Zilch as Official Payments Partner
After a landmark multi-year agreement, now sources suggest that the Arsenal Football Club has formally designated Zilch, the consumer payments platform, as its “Official Way to Pay“. As a result of this futuristic collaboration, the payment methods of the Arsenal fans have been making more convenient and flexible. At the same time, it is worth mentioning that this is the very first global brand partnership of Zilch in the sports world. The fintech unicorn, located in London, is now woven into the fabric of the Arsenal men’s and women’s teams, thus providing the club’s fans lots of new and exciting opportunities to financially support the club .
Unique Benefits and Rewards for Arsenal Fans
Right off the bat, Zilch will be providing a complete assortment of benefits greatly aimed at the Gunners supporters. A major event-powered offer is half a million pounds worth of direct rewards to Arsenal fans: the first 1,000 supporters who purchase through Arsenal Direct after the announcement will get £50 off if they spend £50 or more. Moreover, the fans become eligible to a constantly evolving suite of incentives which comprises up to 10% off at The Armoury, the first access to merchandise drops, premium hospitality, opportunities to win home match tickets, exclusive behind-the-scenes stadium experiences, and even chances to meet players. The whole thing is about getting the fans closer to the club both online and in real life.
Financial Innovation Meets Football Tradition
According to Zilch, its primary objective is to do away with expensive credit through the provision of easy, interest-free payments that benefit the consumer rather than put them at a disadvantage. Electrifying follower experiences are among the motives of the collaboration with Arsenal plus the fact that UK soccer is becoming more and more fintech innovation-oriented is the perfect timing for this partnership to come.
Juliet Slot, Arsenal’s Chief Commercial Officer, highlighted the synergy: “Zilch is a new and exciting proposition with an industry-leading brand that will put our supporters at the heart of everything we want to achieve together.” The deal also emphasizes Arsenal’s wider commercial ambition and aims to support the club’s push for major trophies.
Squad Developments and Injury News
Whilst Zilch is changing the fan engagement and payment system for the Gunners’ fans in a revolutionary way, the team is experiencing difficulties in the pitch. A vital Arsenal defender Gabriel has in through a major injury and therefore Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta’s defensive depth has materialized on a hard test. On the other hand, good news elevates Arsenal’s health and condition, as the recovery periods for Gabriel and other core players being shorten, thereby releasing a lot of positive energy for the coming matches. At the same time, the club’s players like Saka, Eze, and Hincapie are doing great things on their international teams, and their positive moods are undoubtedly being transmit to the whole squad and the fans.
Author’s Note
The collaboration between Arsenal and Zilch is a major move in mixing the adaptable features of fintech with the loving but still somewhat traditional world of football. Fans will be able to enjoy a more exciting and convenient experience—locally at the Emirates Stadium as well as globally—at a time when new and different ways of doing things off the pitch are just as important as the success on the field. While Zilch is trying to change the payments industry, Arsenal is trying to make the link between the community, technology, and top-level performance even stronger.
It is also a great thing that the club’s players and their teams are performing well, thus the club image going higher.
