Tagged: blackhawk network

October 12, 2025 @ 7:26 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Shoppers are strategically shifting toward more gift card purchases to maintain holiday gifting traditions amid economic pressures, according to new research from Blackhawk Network (BHN), a global provider of branded payment solutions. BHN’s annual holiday forecast, which surveyed more than 2,100 U.S. consumers, reveals that… Read More

October 2, 2025 @ 1:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blackhawk Network (BHN), a global branded payment solutions provider, announced it will partner with Google Play to launch a gift card mall in the Play Store. By combining BHN’s digital gifting portfolio and digital technology with the reach of Google Play, a digital content store,… Read More

August 2, 2025 @ 3:35 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Fold (NASDAQ: FLD) has teamed up with Blackhawk Network to expand the distribution of the Fold Bitcoin Gift Card. The Fold Bitcoin Gift Card is available through select online platforms, with additional online retailers set to launch in the coming weeks. In-store retail availability is planned for later… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 2:31 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, American consumers plan to buy more gift cards this year, strategically using them to manage budgets, find deals, and control spending, according to new research from branded payments provider Blackhawk Network. The research provides actionable insights specifically for retailers, restaurants, and brands. It highlights… Read More

April 22, 2025 @ 3:05 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Global branded payments provider Blackhawk Network has partnered with Monadnock Paper Mills to introduce Renovo, a sustainable, fibre-based gift card substrate. A more eco-friendly alternative to PVC, Renovo introduces a new level of card resilience and manufacturing compatibility through its 30-point thickness and proprietary treatments. Already certified for use… Read More

April 12, 2025 @ 7:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blackhawk Network (BHN), a global enabler of “branded” payment solutions, has launched new payment service designed to help brands more efficiently manage and scale their physical and digital gift card programs. Powered by BHN’s expertise and global connections, these configurable bundles integrate “key strategic services… Read More

February 1, 2024 @ 9:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

To further enhance the power of its global rewards platform, branded payments provider Blackhawk Network (BHN) confirmed that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire digital B2B gift card rewards innovator Tango Card. Talbott Roche, CEO & president of BHN, said Tango was… Read More

October 29, 2023 @ 11:00 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

The annual holiday forecast1 from global branded payments provider Blackhawk Network found shoppers surveyed plan to spend 43% of their holiday budget on gift cards this year. This trend is largely fuelled by Gen Z consumers. The report also found that consumers aren’t starting their holiday… Read More

October 22, 2023 @ 1:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, will expand access to walk-in bill payment through a strategic relationship with Blackhawk Network (BHN), a global branded payments firm. Consumers who prefer the convenience of paying household bills, “including rent,… Read More

September 7, 2023 @ 11:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As part of its ongoing initiatives aimed to positively impact the environment at a global level, branded payments provider Blackhawk Network (BHN) says that it is working alongside Visa (NYSE: V) in order to transition its network branded prepaid products “distributed by third party retail… Read More

June 5, 2023 @ 9:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blackhawk Network (BHN) has partnered with Google Play in order “to launch a new way for consumers to enjoy their favourite digital apps and games by transacting in physical retail locations to convert real-world cash into digital currency.” The partnership is “powered by BHN’s systems… Read More

April 28, 2022 @ 9:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blackhawk Network, an international branded payments provider, recently announced that it is teaming up with NFT and blockchain wallet provider, Bitski, in order to distribute the “first” promotion for an NFT with the purchase of a gift card, “offering both real and virtual (Web3) world… Read More

February 21, 2022 @ 6:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

With the growth of virtual payments making a huge impact on how consumers shop and pay, payments specialist Blackhawk Network and retail software company LOC Software announced a partnership to offer touch-free mobile payment technologies to retailers. With these contactless payment options, Blackhawk Network and… Read More

November 16, 2021 @ 12:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Newt Corporation is pleased to confirm the signing of an agreement with Blackhawk Network in order to operate the software-as-a-service or SaaS payment platform that “enables Blackhawk to provide digital products and services to BBVA, the largest financial institution in Mexico.” Sergio Maya Aleman, CEO… Read More

October 26, 2021 @ 2:53 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Global branded payments provider Blackhawk Network and global buy now, pay later firm Zip (formerly known as Quadpay) this week introduced new ways to purchase gift cards just in time for the holiday season. The partnership will integrate Blackhawk’s branded payments network to more than… Read More

October 11, 2021 @ 10:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As digital wallet usage accelerates, international payments provider Blackhawk Network and Magstar Inc., an ERP software provider for midsized retailers, have teamed up to expand digital wallet acceptance and improve virtual payments options in-store. Through this relationship, merchants and retailers are able to conveniently expand… Read More

May 20, 2021 @ 3:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blackhawk Network, a global payments provider, has confirmed that product management and payments executive, Cory Gaines, will now be serving as the company’s its Chief Product Officer. Gaines will be expected to lead Blackhawk’s growth and development efforts  in payments products, which includes globalizing the… Read More

April 11, 2020 @ 4:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

US-based Fintech firm Blackhawk Network, a global branded payments solution provider, has acquired all SVM divisions, which include SVM Cards, SVM Payments and SVM Global. Established in 1997, SVM is a multinational provider of various gift card packages for businesses. The firm’s clients reportedly include… Read More

July 25, 2017 @ 11:51 am By Erin Hobey  |  

U.S. electronic cash transaction network PayNearMe has partnered with Blackhawk Network (NASDAQ:HAWK), a global fintech company specializing in connecting brands and people through branded value solutions. PayNearMe now offers consumers the ability to pay with cash for rent, bills, online purchases and other goods and… Read More