London — 10 May 2021 — PIF, the not-for-profit industry body representing the interests of e-money and payments businesses, has today announced. Blackhawk Network, as its newest benefactor.
Blackhawk Network joins a vibrant and growing association of payments companies and organisations, in support of PIF’s mission to champion innovative payment solution providers as an essential part of the financial services ecosystem.
With a strong track record as an industry advocate, PIF offers the sector a vital ally as it seeks best outcomes from new and changing regulation and promotes understanding of the sector with consumer bodies and the media. It also supports its members with specialist knowledge and facilitates the exchange of information on a wide range of issues affecting the industry.
Sebastien Riccardelli, Sr. Director, Payment & Prepaid Strategy EMEA, Blackhawk Network said “We are very pleased to join PIF as the newest benefactor, and to contribute to the financial services community. We look forward to collaborating with the other PIF parties as we continue to grow businesses through innovative payment solutions.”
Blackhawk Network delivers branded payment programmes to help meet today’s most challenging business objectives. Collaborating with partners to innovate and translate market trends to extend reach, build loyalty and increase revenue. With a presence in over 28 countries, Blackhawk Network reliably executes payment programmes in over 100 countries worldwide.
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For further information:
Diane Brocklebank
+44 (0) 7736 971 986
Email: diane.brocklebank@paymentsinnovationforum.org
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About PIF
PIF is the not-for-profit industry body representing the interests of e-money and fintech payment firms. In today’s highly regulated and increasingly competitive marketplace, PIF offers businesses large and small a vital ally. Drawing on many years of experience, PIF promotes and champions the sector as an essential part of the financial services ecosystem, advocates for positive change and seeks best outcomes from new and changing regulation to ensure its members can thrive.
For more information, visit www.paymentsinnovationforum.org
About Blackhawk Network
Blackhawk Network delivers payment programmes to meet our partners’ business objectives. We collaborate with our partners to innovate, translating market trends in branded payments to increase reach, loyalty and revenue. With a presence in over 28 countries, we reliably execute payment programs in over 100 countries worldwide. Join us as we shape the future of global branded payments.
Blackhawk Network is headquartered in Pleasanton, California. Learn more at blackhawknetwork.co.uk.