Airwallex named official finance software partner of Arsenal FC

By Vriti Gothi

Under this strategic collaboration, Airwallex will serve as the Presenting Partner for Arsenal’s highly anticipated men’s pre-season tour of eastern Asia, with marquee fixtures scheduled in Singapore and Hong Kong this July. Leveraging its advanced financial infrastructure, Airwallex will power the Club’s payments ecosystem throughout the tour, ensuring seamless, secure, and efficient transactions that match the pace and passion of world-class football.

Beyond the tour, Arsenal and Airwallex will work in close partnership to modernise the Club’s payment gateway systems and explore innovative solutions across key operational areas. Through this initiative, the Club aims to enhance digital agility, improve cost efficiencies, and deliver a frictionless payment experience for supporters worldwide.

The partnership grants Airwallex extensive branding rights across Arsenal’s men’s and women’s first teams, further amplifying the FinTech’s global presence. Fans can look forward to exclusive content, immersive experiences, and branded activations at Emirates Stadium during both Premier League and Women’s Super League fixtures a testament to both organisations’ shared vision of putting supporters at the heart of everything they do.

Building on its existing partnership with McLaren Racing, this collaboration marks Airwallex’s second major global sports sponsorship, signalling its growing commitment to connecting with diverse audiences through shared values of performance, innovation, and ambition. Looking ahead, both Arsenal and Airwallex are poised to explore further opportunities to expand the impact of this partnership, setting new benchmarks for digital transformation and customer-centric financial solutions in the world of sport.

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.”

Juliet Slot, Chief Commercial Officer at Arsenal, said, “We’re delighted to welcome Airwallex as our new partner, and we’re excited to introduce them to our global family of Gooners on our Men’s tour to Singapore and Hong Kong. We look forward to working together over the coming years to drive efficiencies across our commercial operations. Our partners are an important part of the Arsenal family, fuelling our growth and supporting the investment that will bring us sustained success.”