Themed World Cup™ Gift Cards Available to Soccer Fans Nationwide
PLEASANTON, CA (June 11, 2010) Blackhawk Network, a leading provider of prepaid and financial payments products for consumers and businesses today announced that Visa gift cards commemorating the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ are available on GiftCardMall.com for the first time in the U.S. Consumers will be able to give their favorite soccer fans gift cards customized with images celebrating the thrill, energy and excitement of the FIFA World Cup. Cards are now available for purchase on GiftCardMall.com, the company’s award-winning gifting website.
“We are proud to be partnering with Visa to offer these FIFA World Cup themed gift cards to the millions of soccer fans and players across the country,” said Talbott Roche, senior vice president of Blackhawk Network. “This is yet another example of how we strive to deliver gift products that excite and delight consumers, and that offer a unique and personal experience for those receiving the gift cards.”
These cards are now available, just in time for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, which begins on June 11th in South Africa.
Featuring images of the excitement and spirit of South Africa hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the cards will be available in denominations ranging from $20 to $500 and can be used anywhere Visa debit cards are accepted electronically. Cards issued by MetaBank™.
About Blackhawk Network
Blackhawk Network is a leading provider of prepaid and financial payments products for consumers and businesses. The company’s Gift Card Mall™ offers the industry’s most popular prepaid gift card and telecom products. Gift Card Mall reaches more than 165 million people each week through an exclusive network of leading grocery, mass, convenience, drug, and specialty stores and is available through Internet retailers including GiftCardMall.com. Blackhawk Network’s business solutions include reward and incentive programs that offer choice and flexibility through a wide array of card brands and custom designed Visa and MasterCard fulfillment options.
Headquartered in Pleasanton, California, Blackhawk Network, Inc. has offices in the United States, Australia, Canada, France and the United Kingdom. For more information about Blackhawk Network visit www.blackhawknetwork.com and www.giftcardmall.com.
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Contact:
Meghan Fintland
MWW Group
415-262-5951 (office)
415-202-4339 (mobile)
mfintland@mww.com
