Netspend and Major League Baseball Team Up to Bring Baseball Fans the Only Team-Branded GPR Prepaid Cards

Staff Report From Columbus CEO

Wednesday, February 28th, 2018

Prepaid card provider Netspend, a TSYS Company, announced a partnership with Major League Baseball to give baseball fans a new way to show their love of the sport with the only general purpose reloadable prepaid card branded with MLB team logos. As fans gear up for Spring Training and Opening Day, they will have the chance to sign up for a Netspend Prepaid Mastercard featuring any of the 30 MLB team logos.

“Netspend is passionate about giving our customers the control and flexibility they want in their finances, and the launch of Netspend’s MLB partnership is an exciting way to reach more consumers who want to experience these benefits,” said Kelley Knutson, president of Netspend. “Baseball is America’s game and continues to be one of the most accessible professional sports in the world. We’re proud to continue offering financial products designed for accessibility and inclusion, allowing consumers to smartly manage their finances and enjoy access to valuable digital financial solutions while staying true to their personal identities.”

Available only in the U.S., Netspend’s prepaid cards branded with MLB team logos and colors provide baseball fans who want more control of their finances or who don’t qualify for more restrictive financial services an alternative way to conduct their financial management needs, while expressing team pride in their everyday lives. Netspend MLB prepaid cardholders will have access to direct deposit, mobile account management, and budgeting tools, among other Netspend prepaid card features and services.

“Showing support for your favorite team is a large part of many baseball fans’ lives and this unique partnership with Netspend should allow those fans a new way to embrace their team during daily routines,” said Noah Garden, MLB Executive Vice President, Commerce.

The MLB team-branded GPR prepaid cards, only available with Netspend, allow cardholders to enjoy the following benefits:

  • On-the-go management with mobile apps for Apple and Android devices and Anytime Alerts that let customers access their accounts and monitor available funds, anywhere at any time.

  • Convenient online bill-pay and access to more than 130,000 reload locations all over the country. Fees may apply.

  • Branding for any of the 30 MLB teams displayed on their card.

  • Future discount offers on orders at MLBshop.com and yearly subscriptions at MLB.TV.