Essendon owns every quarter with a modern financial platform
Winning footy isn’t just about game day. It’s list management, travel, high‑performance programs and a club that can move at pace on and off the field.
As Co‑Major Partner and the Official Financial Software Partner of Essendon Football Club, we help the Bombers run the business side of the club as sharply as they attack the contest on game day.
The local game backed by a global financial platform
Running a modern AFL program like Essendon’s takes more than talent and tactics. It needs a finance engine that’s as quick, flexible and reliable as the team out on the park.
Airwallex is a global financial platform, built to modernise and streamline the Bombers’ football and commercial operations, cutting down friction and back‑office admin.
We power Corporate Cards and Spend Management for players, coaches and staff — simplifying interstate travel, camps, accommodation and day‑to‑day spend — while giving Essendon real‑time visibility, control and multi‑currency capability when it’s needed.
For partners and suppliers, Airwallex takes care of cross-border payments, providing faster and more cost‑effective options than traditional banking.
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Building the future together
“We are incredibly proud to partner with Airwallex, a homegrown Melbourne success story that has successfully taken on the global stage. Both the Bombers and Airwallex are in a period of exciting transformation. While they are building the future of global finance, we are building the future of our football club. It was vital for us to align with a partner that values speed, innovation and community. Airwallex won’t just be a prominent part of our guernsey, they will provide the tools to help our club run more efficiently as a modern sports business."
Andrew Welsh
President Essendon
“Melbourne is where Airwallex was founded, and where Essendon has built one of the great legacies in Australian sport.Essendon’s history is clear. What’s exciting now is the next phase with a young core, long-term belief, and a clear commitment to building sustained success. For Airwallex, this is the right moment to back that journey. We’ve moved into the next phase of our growth, operating at a global scale and building the infrastructure that will shape the future of finance. This partnership is about supporting what comes next - for the club, for the city, and for modern Australian business.”
James Teodorini
Head of ANZ Airwallex
Frequently asked questions
How can Airwallex help my business?
Airwallex is a leading financial platform building the future of global finance. We combine our proprietary infrastructure with software and AI to help businesses boost their growth, locally and globally. Designed to replace fragmented, legacy systems, Airwallex offers a unified platform where teams can manage global finances with speed, confidence, and precision. From multi-currency business accounts to Payments, Spend Management, and embedded financial products, we’re redefining global finance for modern businesses. Founded in Melbourne and trusted by over 200,000 businesses worldwide – including McLaren Racing and Qantas. Airwallex is powering a new era of global finance without borders.
Who are Essendon FC?
Established in 1872, the Essendon Football Club (the Bombers) is an iconic institution and one of the most successful organisations in Australian sport, boasting an equal-record 16 AFL Premierships. Based at the NEC Hangar in Tullamarine, the club is defined by a pursuit of sustained excellence and a deep-rooted connection to its community.
The Bombers represent one of the largest and most passionate sporting fanbases in the country, with a dedicated membership exceeding 80,000 and a global supporter base of more than 800,000. On the field, Essendon remains a massive drawcard, attracting more than 1,000,000 fans to live matches annually, while off the field, the club’s digital footprint continues to expand with more than 1,000,000 followers across its social media and digital platforms.
How do I get access to Airwallex Spend and Expense Management?
Airwallex provides a range of Spend and Expense Management solutions to cater to the diverse requirements of our customers' businesses, such as Corporate Cards, Bill Pay, purchasing automation, reimbursements, and more.
Solve the spend headache for your business with Airwallex’s global spend management platform, powered by AI. Issue multi-currency Corporate Cards in 60+ markets, track employee spend and reimburse globally, save with like-for-like settlement in 20+ currencies, and simplify reporting with accounting integrations and approval flows.