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Arsenal haveannounced a landmark multi-year partnership with Airwallex, a leading global payments and financial services platform, naming the company as the club’s Official Finance Software Partner. The deal, unveiled on Arsenal’s official website, represents a significant step in enhancing both the club’s commercial operations and global fan engagement.
As part of the agreement, Airwallex will serve as the Presenting Partner for Arsenal’s upcoming men’s pre-season tour of East Asia, which includes high-profile fixtures in Singapore and Hong Kong. The partnership will see Airwallex’s advanced financial technology integrated into Arsenal’s operations, starting with payment gateway support during the tour and expanding into long-term improvements across the club’s financial infrastructure.
The deal also grants Airwallex extensive branding rights across both Arsenal’s men’s and women’s first teams. This will allow the company to create exclusive and immersive content for fans during Premier League and Women’s Super League matches at Emirates Stadium.
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Juliet Slot, Arsenal’s Chief Commercial Officer, welcomed the partnership with enthusiasm: “We’re delighted to welcome Airwallex to our Arsenal family and to introduce them to our Gooners around the world on our upcoming men’s tour to Asia. They share our values, our ambition to grow, and our ambition to win. We look forward to working together to drive efficiencies across our commercial operations, supporting our growth and fueling the investment that will bring us sustained success.”
A shared drive to compete and win on the global stage.
Introducing our official Finance Software Partner, @Airwallex 🤝 pic.twitter.com/4Z2cQSg85r
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) July 18, 2025
Airwallex Co-Founder and CEO Jack Zhang echoed the excitement, pointing to shared values between the two organisations: “Partnering with Arsenal is a proud moment for Airwallex. We are building the future of global banking, and that means working with brands committed to global reach, excellence, and innovation, attributes deeply embedded at Arsenal. Whether it’s helping the club save time and money or creating a smoother payments experience for supporters, we believe this collaboration will create real value for football, businesses, and aspirational people worldwide.”
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The partnership reflects Airwallex’s growing footprint in global sports, following its previous sponsorship of Formula One team McLaren Racing. With a valuation of $6.2 billion after a recent Series F fundraising round, the fintech company is aiming to tap into Arsenal’s vast global following to boost brand exposure and showcase its capabilities in areas like payment acceptance, supplier payments, corporate cards, and expense management.
For Arsenal, the agreement aligns with an ongoing strategy to strengthen commercial performance off the pitch. The integration of Airwallex’s financial tools is expected to streamline transactions for fans, enhancing experiences around ticket purchases, merchandise, and stadium concessions both online and at Emirates Stadium.
The deal marks another step in Arsenal’s broader commercial evolution, adding to a growing roster of partnerships with innovative global brands such as TCL, Asahi Super Dry, and Athletic Brewing.
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