VR-Bank Bad Salzungen Schmalkalden eG partners with SK Gaming

The German esports organization SK Gaming has announced a partnership agreement with the banking structure VR-Bank Bad Salzungen Schmalkalden eG, which is part of the oldest and most famous financial group in Germany. As part of the deal, the club will issue its own bank card through the VR-Perfekt digital portal.

The digitally oriented VR-Perfekt customer portal focuses on the younger generation who prioritize mobile banking and services available anytime, anywhere.

Alexander T. Muller, CEO of SK Gaming: "We are thrilled to welcome a partner like VR-Bank to SK\Gaming. It was clear from the first time we got together that we shared the same values and desire to bring and transform the traditional into the new modern era."

Together, the partners will reportedly develop a special gaming bank account with discounts for the SK Gaming store. In addition, the parties will present incentive programs for gaming platforms. The basis of this partnership will be special debit and credit cards under the SK brand.

Christoph Wehrum, Board Member of VR-Bank: "We are very proud to be part of the SK Gaming family and therefore the history of the most important esports company in Germany. Together with SK Gaming, we look forward to expanding our experience as a financial and banking partner in the sports business for the large esports community and entering into a sustainable and trusted sponsorship partnership."

The VR-Bank logo will also appear on the updated SK Gaming jersey for 2023. The parties will also create various content with the participation of players and content makers of the club.

The SK Gaming organization is also currently partnering with companies such as Mercedes-Benz, REWE Markt GmbH, Western Digital, Motorola Mobility LLC, Beyond NRG, and NH Hotel Group, among others.