Mastercard is the exclusive network for Fancards: Prepaid Gift and Reloadable Cards made for fans
PURCHASE, NY – November 29, 2018 – University Fancards partners with Mastercard as the exclusive network for the nation’s only provider of collegiately-branded prepaid reloadable cards and gift cards. Together, Mastercard and University Fancards are fueling fandom with the only gift card and payment solution that shows off team pride with every purchase.
“As the exclusive network brand for University Fancards, Mastercard is excited to connect cardholders to their passion for college sports,” said Linda Kirkpatrick, executive vice president, U.S. Merchants and Acceptance, Mastercard. “This partnership will bring valuable Mastercard benefits to millions of fans across the country. We look forward to leveraging our assets and expertise to drive growth and brand affinity.”
With over twenty college teams to choose from, fans can easily connect their college fandom to their wallet. Fans can use their Fancard wherever Mastercard debit is accepted to buy all the things they want and need from team gear and game day tickets, to paying bills and everyday purchases.
”Mastercard is one of the most trusted, respected and well-recognized brands known for creating priceless experiences for cardholders,” said University Fancards Co-Founder and CEO Lynn Boggs. “Mastercard is a perfect fit for our fans everywhere, and through this partnership, we are able to bring experiences that show Fandom is Priceless.”
Fans can manage their Fancard Prepaid Mastercard® on the go by simply downloading the Fancard Mobile App where they can load their card with direct deposit, cash, and more while enjoying benefits such as mobile banking,text alerts. Fancard Gift Cards are now available at thousands of retailers nationwide.
About Mastercard
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About University Fancards
University Fancards, is the nation’s only provider of collegiately licensed prepaid reloadable cards and gift cards. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, our mission is to bring fans nationwide a new way to show their fandom everywhere they go. We are fueled by fandom and united with our community of cardholders through our passion for our teams. We are proud to partner with over twenty universities, including the Alabama Crimson Tide, Michigan Wolverines, and Texas Longhorns among many more, and plan to announce several new partnerships with additional universities soon. By connecting your team to your wallet, we are changing the game for fans everywhere by providing the Ultimate Card for Ultimate Fans. For more information, visit our website at www.myfancard.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Youtube, or contact us at media@ufancards.com.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 28, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Payment Data Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYDS) and its prepaid card subsidiary, FiCentive, Inc., are excited to announce a partnership with University Fancards, providers of university-branded gift and reloadable prepaid cards. Initially, FiCentive will support Fancards’ consumer reloadable card program, including the card program management, processing, and development of web and mobile applications. Consumer reloadable card programs are employed by millions of consumers in the U.S. as an alternative to traditional banking and as a budgeting tool that works with an existing bank account. The FiCentive-enabled solution will also offer the ability for cardholders to order and manage multiple cards to facilitate household allowances and specific budgets.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — University Fancards, home to The Official Prepaid Card of College Sports™ and The Official Gift Card of College Sports™, announced the closing of a $2.5 million funding round involving both debt and equity, bringing total-to-date funding to more than $5.4 million.
ATLANTA, Jan. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- University Fancards LLC, home to the only gift cards for college sports fans, recently announced an agreement with InComm, a leading prepaid product and payments technology company, expanding its college-branded Mastercard® Gift Cards program to include 16 additional teams, now totaling 19 teams across 11 states. Mastercard Gift Cards are available nationwide and online. This agreement marks the expansion of the teams represented by University Fancards which started with Tennessee, Texas and Alabama.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- University Fancards LLC, home to the gift cards for college sports fans, named Walker Jones, Rob McCabe, and Robert Walker to its Board of Directors.
