The global payments giant Corpay Cross-Border has announced a multi-year deal with BLAST, the entertainment company behind some of the biggest esports and gaming events on the planet. Under the new agreement, Corpay will become BLAST’s Official Foreign Exchange Partner to help the organization manage payments and currency exchanges across its global operations.
The partnership means BLAST will have access to Corpay’s tools for handling cross-border transactions and managing currency risk.
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“Corpay is thrilled to be named the Official FX Partner for BLAST, a true pioneer in the world of esports,” said Brad Loder, Chief Marketing Officer, Corpay Cross-Border Solutions. “This partnership marks another major milestone in the evolution of Corpay’s global partnership program and represents our entry into the dynamic esports industry. We look forward to supporting BLAST and contributing to the continued global growth of esports.”
“As BLAST continues to expand our global footprint, working with Corpay as our Official FX Partner ensures we can operate efficiently across borders and currencies,” said Leo Matlock, Chief Business Officer at BLAST. “Their expertise and innovative payment solutions will help support our growing portfolio of international events and partnerships, and we’re proud to be their chosen partner as they enter the esports space alongside their sporting and entertainment partners.”
Besides the Corpay deal, BLAST is constantly expanding its footprint in esports with new partnerships and events, such as its most recent collaboration with Refrag, a Counter-Strike 2 training platform that will integrate its tools into the event for both players and fans. On top of that, Nova Wallet also confirmed the extension of its partnership with BLAST through the return of Nova Shots.
