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American Express Becomes Official Payments Partner of the NFL
American Express has become the official payments partner of the NFL. Executives from both organizations discussed the deal during an interview at the 2026 Cannes Lions Festival.
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American Express has become the official payments partner of the NFL, Business Insider reported. The announcement came during an interview at the 2026 Cannes Lions Festival between Tim Ellis, chief marketing officer at the National Football League, and Elizabeth Rutledge, chief marketing officer at American Express. Ellis said the league evaluates partnerships by considering the fan first.
He added that the agreement will deliver special experiences for fans who are also American Express members. Rutledge said 70 percent of American Express members in the United States are NFL fans. She stated the partnership will help the NFL expand its international audience, citing American Express's global footprint.
"We have a global footprint, and we're so excited in partnership with Tim and the team to enable that expansion that I know the NFL is focused on, as are we," Rutledge said.
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