DraftKings enhances UK payment options with Paysafe

Daily fantasy sports (DFS) company DraftKings has expanded its payment options in the UK by entering into a partnership with Paysafe.

DraftKings customers in the UK will be able to fund their accounts with debit and credit cards.

Paysafe will serve as the exclusive debit and credit card processor for DraftKings UK and support the DFS brand with the new offering.

“Working with Paysafe, a world leader in digital payments, is an important step for us in our business growth,” DraftKings’ chief international officer Jeffrey Haas said.

“They are assisting us in meeting our customer demands while reaching an ever-increasing number of players.”

Neil Erlick, executive vice-president, business development at Paysafe, added: “As a payments provider with considerable sector expertise across many rapidly-evolving industries, we are pleased to be enabling more ways in which DraftKings’ customers can pay to play.

“Helping the businesses we work with grow their payment options in existing and new markets is central to what we do.”

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