Press release
Lachen (Switzerland)/Vienna/Berlin
14 June 2024
- Following the EURO 2024 ticket run, OneFootball and Bluecode are launching another giveaway for fans featuring amazing prizes, including autographed jerseys from football superstars Toni Kroos and João Félix, and other fan perks such as welcome vouchers
- Fans will enjoy a smooth payment experience with OneFootball Pay at stadiums and fan zones during the event and beyond
- After the championship, OneFootball Pay will continue to provide a superior payment experience for fans at regular football matches throughout the year
In the run-up to the eagerly anticipated European Football Championship 2024 in Germany, OneFootball announces the launch of OneFootball Pay by Bluecode, its mobile payment solution developed in partnership with European payment brand Bluecode. Available alongside other payment options at stadiums and fan zones during the European Football Championship 2024, OneFootball Pay is integrated directly into the OneFootball app and underscores OneFootball’s commitment to elevating the fan experience in stadiums and fan zones by offering a fast and secure payment method that complements the app’s other features and benefits. OneFootball Pay will be available not only during the European Championship but also during regular football seasons, providing a consistently enhanced fan experience.
OneFootball Pay by Bluecode: elevating the fan experience
Developed in partnership with Bluecode, OneFootball Pay is designed to enrich the payment experience of OneFootball users at European Championship matches. Available in selected stadiums and fan zones, OneFootball Pay ensures that fans can enjoy the match without the hassle of handling cash or juggling multiple forms of payment. From buying merchandise to grabbing a drink or snack, fans now have the convenience of paying effortlessly and securely with OneFootball Pay by Bluecode by simply scanning a barcode or QR code.
Convenient and secure payments at the touch of a button
OneFootball Pay brings a new level of convenience and security to stadium payments. Fans can link their German or Austrian bank accounts to Bluecode and use OneFootball Pay for quick and simple transactions.
The partnership with Bluecode also allows users to make purchases with the app at stores accepting Bluecode, thus providing a consistent and dependable payment experience at thousands of merchants across Austria and Germany.
Bluecode CEO Christian Pirkner explains: “Our goal is to create better payment moments by integrating payments into everyday activities like sports and significant events such as the European Football Championship. We’re thrilled to partner with OneFootball and launch OneFootball Pay at this landmark event. Our partnership underscores Bluecode’s mission to continuously improve the user experience with innovative payment solutions.”
A new standard for major sporting events
Patrick Fischer, CEO of OneFootball, voices his excitement about the launch: “The upcoming European Football Championship in Germany is an event that will captivate millions of people worldwide. And we are excited to be part of this experience. Our goal is to deliver the best fan experience to our users, and we plan to enhance this experience by introducing OneFootball Pay, offering smooth and secure transactions at stadiums and fan zones. This innovation aligns perfectly with our mission to become the global football marketplace for content, products and services, bringing fans closer to the game they love.” And the European Football Championship is just the beginning for OneFootball Pay, Fischer concludes: “After the championship, OneFootball Pay will continue to provide a superior payment experience for fans at regular football matches throughout the year.”
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Press inquiries:
Blue Code International AG:
Schützenstraße 7
CH-8853 Lachen SZ Switzerland
Birgit Koch
presse@bluecode.com
+43 664 111 58 68
OneFootball:
Kai Birras
kai.birras@onefootball.com
+49 157 73730735
Photos:
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OneFootball Pay now live © OneFootball
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Christian Pirkner, CEO of Bluecode © Blue Code International AG
- Patrick Fischer, CEO of OneFootball © OneFootball/Aron Jones
About Bluecode
Bluecode is a European mobile payment provider dedicated to creating better payment experiences in everyday life. Based on the blue barcode, the payment solution works with any Austrian and German bank account and allows customers to use digital value-added programs and pay quickly, easily, and securely within the Bluecode acceptance network. Merchants also benefit from this solution, as it links loyalty with payment and processes them with just one scan. Bluecode payments can be made from either the Bluecode app or directly from any cooperating third-party apps. Leading Austrian and German retail partners (including Kaufland, Müller, Rossmann, Globus Group, Burger King, REWE International subsidiaries Billa, Billa Plus and Bipa, and the Spar Austria Group), sports clubs (including FC Augsburg, TSG Hoffenheim, Fortuna Düsseldorf, Adler Mannheim), and partner banks (issuers and acquirers alike) are part of the Bluecode network. www.store.bluecode.com
About OneFootball
Founded in 2008, OneFootball is a leading worldwide football platform for a new generation of mobile-first football fans, with plans to become the football marketplace for content, products and services of the future. OneFootball serves more than 200 million people every month through its owned and operated platform, video distribution network and social media, bringing fans closer to the game with breaking news, highlight clips, live streaming, and more. OneFootball is backed by the biggest clubs in the world of football, such as Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, PSG, FC Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City, Chelsea FC, Arsenal, Olympique de Marseille, Liverpool FC, Juventus, Torino and the German Football Federation. OneFootball partners with more than 200 clubs, leagues, federations, players and broadcasters to bring their content to the OneFootball Platform across 194 markets, and has a video distribution network that includes around 250 premium publisher partners globally. For more information about OneFootball, please visit: https://company.onefootball.com/
