Banxa and Animoca Brands To Provide Seamless NFT Transactions for Sports Fans

Sports fans can use bank cards, local payments to purchase digital assets and collectibles in AFL Mint Marketplace

TORONTO, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banxa, the leading payments infrastructure provider for the crypto-compatible economy, has integrated with AFL Mint and Be. by Animoca Brands, the digital entertainment, blockchain, and gaming powerhouse, to streamline and enhance the digital collectible purchasing process for Australian Football League (AFL) fans. This initial pilot project creates the potential to eventually integrate Banxa’s infrastructure into Animoca Brand’s impressive portfolio of games, decentralized apps, and more.

Banxa's NFT Checkout and on/off ramp integration will enable new accessibility within the AFL Mint Marketplace to anyone with a bank card.

Through AFL Mint, devoted followers of Australia’s most popular sport have an exciting, novel avenue to collect digital video moments showcasing their favorite players and teams. Additionally, they can connect with fellow fans within the vibrant AFL Mint community.

“AFL Mint is creating such a vibrant community, providing unique and authentic experiences for long-time fans to connect with their favorite teams and players,” said Holger Arians, CEO of Banxa. “That’s why Banxa is so eager to make the marketplace even more accessible and seamless with our payment solutions, which will boost mainstream adoption among sports fans and easily on-board them to the exciting new realm of Web3.”

This collaboration enables AFL fans to further engage with their favourite teams and athletes. Seamless user experiences are essential for smooth online transactions. Banxa's innovative solution not only simplifies the purchase procedure but also enhances conversion rates and the speed of transactions. Additionally, Banxa empowers fans in Australia with fully compliant and locally tailored payment methods such as PayID, credit cards and Apple and Google Pay, thereby enhancing accessibility and involvement within the digital landscape.

“As a leader in the new age of online experiences, we have a deep understanding of the many challenges that users face when navigating the Web3 space. Banxa's seamless transaction capabilities beautifully align with our mission, as evidenced through these newly optimized AFL Mint NFT purchasing capabilities,” said Jordan Fogarty at Animoca Brands. “Banxa is reshaping the landscape of digital transactions, dissolving barriers, and propelling a new wave of innovation.”