Blackhawk Network Expands International Digital Incentives and Rewards Card Portfolio

PLEASANTON, Calif., March 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackhawk Network—a pioneer of gift cards, payments tools and rewards delivered via a robust and convenient network—today announced the expansion of its digital open- and closed-loop gift card incentive and rewards portfolio to better meet the needs of organizations that motivate and reward consumers, employees and partners around the world.

Responding to demand for international digital incentive and reward options, the offerings include various currencies and multiple languages for card imagery and digital content, delivered in locally preferred formats.

"There is an increasing demand for international digital reward fulfillment capability as the popularity of universal incentive cards continues to grow around the globe. Our new international rewards are well-suited for organizations that need a one-stop reward fulfillment provider with international capabilities," said Jennifer Worley, vice president, product development at Blackhawk Network's incentives division. "The ability of an organization to take advantage of our globalized reward fulfillment options can strategically streamline integration into the client's platform, which may lower administrative costs, reducing manual data input and more."

Blackhawk's international incentive and rewards offerings include:

• A leading single source for global rewards available in a total of 135 countries.
• Select closed-loop egift rewards available in 20 countries.
• Open-loop virtual rewards available in 45 countries and territories, in Canadian dollars (CAD), Euros, and U.S. dollars (USD).
• Over 1,500 international and domestic gift and egift rewards available.
• Customer support for open-loop virtual rewards in 10 different languages via web chat and call centers, and email support in 35 languages.

About Blackhawk Network
Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAWK) is a leading global stored value and payments provider, which supports the program management and distribution of gift cards, telecom products, and financial services products in retail, digital and incentive channels. Blackhawk's digital platform enables the management of stored value products, promotions, and loyalty programs across a network of digital distribution partners including retailers, financial service providers, and mobile wallets. For more information, please visit www.blackhawknetwork.com or product websites Cardpool, Gift Card Lab, Gift Card Mall, GiftCards.com and OmniCard.

For more information, contact:
Ashley Jackson
719-332-3495
ashley@fletchergroupllc.com

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