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Now that VCT EMEA Stage 2 is well underway, we are excited to announce that Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE) is a main partner for VCT EMEA and VALORANT Game Changers EMEA until the end of 2025!

Paysafe’s paysafecard solution, which can be used as an online payment method in the VALORANT desktop client, will be promoted during broadcasts, at the Riot Games Arena Berlin and on our social media channels for the rest of the 2024 and 2025 VCT EMEA and VALORANT Game Changers EMEA seasons. Fans visiting the arena can also look forward to special promotions to try out paysafecard for cash purchases in their favorite games.

Paysafe’s premier prepaid solution, paysafecard, offers our fans a simpler and safer way to pay online with cash, without a bank account or credit card. This widely accepted prepaid card has been a popular payment method for gaming enthusiasts for over 20 years, so many VALORANT fans will already be familiar with paysafecard.

To make this partnership a reality, paysafecard will present a special segment in the THRIFTY game, pitting teams that win a save round against teams that invested significantly more in the round. Additionally, paysafecard will present the VCT EMEA Stage 2 Grand Final content series, featuring short video content covering player and talent predictions, analysis and highlights from the finals.

“Since the launch of paysafecard over two decades ago, video games have become a central part of our payment solutions business,” said Alisa Barber, Chief Marketing Officer at Paysafe. “We are focused on providing players with a variety of payment options to enhance their gaming experience, including the option to pay safely and easily with cash. There’s no better place to demonstrate our commitment to esports than by fuelling the fun of VCT EMEA and VALORANT Game Changers EMEA by giving players a different way to pay for unforgettable gaming experiences.”

“Paysafecard is very popular among the gaming community, so we are excited to introduce Paysafe to VALORANT Esports EMEA fans,” said Daniel Ringland, Head of VALORANT Esports EMEA. “We are always looking to improve the experience for our fans, and by partnering with Paysafe on two of our VALORANT Esports EMEA products, we believe we can offer our community a better, safer and more seamless payment experience.”