Fanatics Unveils the Fanatics American Express Card with 500+ Athlete Trading Card Designs and Rewards Built for Sports Fans

Karl-Anthony Towns, NBA champion, lifelong trading card collector and founder of Big Bodegas Cards, helps launch the new credit card, bringing fans more than 500 trading card designs featuring NBA, NFL, UFC and WWE athletes and FanCash rewards

Fanatics today unveiled the Fanatics American Express® Card, designed to reward sports fans with more of what they love and connect them across the entire Fanatics ecosystem.

Inspired by Topps trading cards, the first-of-its-kind credit card design lets fans select their favorite player from a roster of more than 500 NBA, NFL, UFC and WWE athletes - with more leagues and players to come. This is made possible by Fanatics' longstanding relationships with leagues and players associations. Beginning today, fans in the U.S. can join the waitlist and get one step closer to having the ultimate fan badge in their wallet. Invitations to apply will be sent starting later this year.

The credit card earns FanCash - Fanatics' loyalty currency - on fandom purchases and everyday spending, which can be redeemed across the Fanatics platform for authentic apparel, trading cards, collectibles, tickets, access to events like Fanatics Fest and more. Cardmembers also receive exclusive benefits, such as early access to select Topps drops, and will have the opportunity to enter the Championship Challenge for a chance to have their bill paid by correctly predicting all NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB championship winners. In addition, cardmembers enjoy American Express Network experiences, offers and protections.

To launch the credit card, Fanatics is teaming up with Karl-Anthony Towns, a passionate trading card collector, as well as a lineup of creators representing fanbases across different league and team partners.

"Sports fans are not ordinary consumers, and this is not just another credit card. We built this credit card alongside American Express and Imprint to be the true badge of fandom and to reward fans in more ways than ever before," said Greg Lisiewski, President, Fanatics Financial Services. "This card unleashes the power of the Fanatics platform - from the gear fans wear to the tickets they buy or the collectibles they seek out - and creates yet another touchpoint to reward our fans through a robust payments solution that has not been seen in this space."

"Sports fandom is bigger than the game, it's about the teams, athletes and unforgettable moments that bring fans together," said Will Stredwick, Executive Vice President, Global Network Services for North America at American Express. "With a global sports portfolio spanning more than 50 leagues, teams, venues and marquee events, American Express knows how to create memorable fan experiences. Together with Fanatics, we're making fandom more rewarding with the new Fanatics American Express Card."

The Fanatics American Express® Card benefits include:

• Earn FanCash on Fandom1: Earn 5% FanCash on purchases across the Fanatics ecosystem, including Fanatics.com, Mitchell & Ness, Lids, Fanatics Collect, Fanatics Live, Topps.com and more, and 8% or more for purchases made on the Fanatics App. Plus earn 5% on tickets and select streaming services, and 2% on purchases everywhere else.

• Score FanCash Bonuses2: Receive $100 FanCash after spending $1,000 in the first 90 days and an additional $100 FanCash for spending $500 a month for 12 consecutive months.

• Championship Challenge Entry3: Cardmembers will have the opportunity to correctly predict all four MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL champions for a chance to get up to $100K in annual credit card spending back when the challenge launches.

• Presale Access to Select Topps Releases: Participate in a quarterly early-access cardmember-exclusive presale for a select Topps product, subject to availability.

• Exclusive Fanatics Fest Benefits: Early floor access and additional perks at Fanatics Fest for cardmembers, including a cardmember gift.

• Elevated Fanatics ONE Status4: Get 2,500 tier points upon opening credit card account and annually on the anniversary date, plus 10 tier points for every $50 spent.

• Ultimate Fan Badge for Your Wallet: Personalize your credit card by selecting from more than 500 trading card-inspired designs featuring NBA, NFL, UFC or WWE athletes.

• No Annual Fee5: All the rewards, without the cost of an annual fee.

• American Express Network Benefits6: Access Amex Offers for shopping, dining, travel and more, along with Amex Experiences™, including ticket presales for select sports, music and theater events and perks at some of the world's most iconic venues, such as dedicated entrances or fast lanes. Cardmembers also receive travel benefits, retail protections and extended warranty coverage.

FanCash Joins American Express Membership Rewards® Program:

Starting today, eligible U.S. Membership Rewards® Card Members with American Express-issued Cards can transfer Membership Rewards® points into FanCash - at a rate of 1,000 points for $10 in FanCash. This establishes Fanatics as the program's first sports transfer partner. Learn more about the American Express Membership Rewards® program.

The Fanatics American Express® Card and FanCash Membership Rewards® partnership build on the strategic collaboration between the two brands, with American Express serving as a presenting sponsor of Fanatics Fest and the Official Payments Partner across select Fanatics online and retail locations worldwide.