Las Vegas, October 1st / PRNewswire / -- As Vegas Golden Knights ( VGK ) kicks off its 10th anniversary season, America First Credit Union is expanding its long-term partnership with the team by launching a new Vegas Golden Knights co-branded card, providing fans and members with a new way to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Golden Knights hockey team and enjoy exclusive benefits.
This new card was launched simultaneously with the season opener between the Golden Knights and the Chicago Blackhawks at T- Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday, September 29th. This match marks the beginning of a milestone season for the team and its fans in Nevada and other regions.
America First Credit Union President and CEO Thayne Schafer stated: "We at America First Credit Union are very proud to celebrate 10 years as a founding partner of Vegas Golden Knights. This team has become an incredibly important part of the Las Vegas community. This new co-branded card is the perfect way for Golden Knights fans to show their support for the team, while also enjoying all the benefits of being a America First member. We are delighted to continue our long-term partnership with the team and to work together to create more value for their fans and our members."
This new Vegas Golden Knights Visa debit card is made from high-end materials, with a transparent "ice" core on the front of the card, a prominent bright VGK logo, and golden Visa elements that run throughout the card. Member and account information is printed on the back of the card, allowing the Golden Knights brand to be prominently displayed on the front.
This card is available for free application by America First members and is suitable for both new and existing checking accounts. It is now available for order. Cardholders will be able to unlock a range of exclusive benefits and discounts, including:
- Enjoy a 10% discount on the total purchase amount in any official Golden Knights Team Store.
- Discounts on some competition tickets
- Opportunity to participate in open skating events at City National Arena
- Special Vegas Golden Knights experience
- And more benefits and rights
Vegas Golden Knights Chief Marketing Officer Bryan Harper stated: "Since our first season, America First Credit Union has been an important partner in helping us build the Golden Knights brand and deepen our connection with fans in the Las Vegas Valley. This new co-branded debit card reflects our mutual commitment and provides another way for fans to show their VGK pride throughout the season as well as enjoy exclusive benefits."
Members can apply for a Vegas Golden Knights Visa debit card online, by phone, or by visiting a America First branch. For more information and application methods, please visit americafirst.com / vgk.
The collaboration between America First Credit Union and Vegas Golden Knights began in 2017, which was the team's first season. Since then, Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup, and the partnership extended to America First Center, which is the location of Henderson Silver Knights's training facilities. America First also serves as the title sponsor for Vegas Jr, Golden Knights, and Henderson Jr's youth hockey programs.
In addition to ice rinks, America First also supports community initiatives, including the Game Changers project, which is used to honor local educators.
About America First Credit Union
America First Credit Union was established in 1939 and has since developed into one of the strongest and most forward-thinking credit cooperatives in the United States. It is the sixth largest credit cooperative in the country, with assets exceeding $27 billion, and operates 135 branches in Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah, serving over 1.6 million members. America First is a member-owned, non-profit cooperative financial institution dedicated to building stronger communities and helping members manage their finances more effectively. For more information, please visit americafirst.com.
About Vegas Golden Knights
Vegas Golden Knights is a national hockey league team ( NHL ) that is owned and operated by Black Knight Sports, and, and Entertainment LLC. The team was established by the founder and chairman, Bill Foley, and his family. In the 2017-18 season, it became the most successful expansion team in the history of North American professional sports and won the Stanley Cup in the 2022-23 season. Golden Knights has made it to the Stanley Cup finals three times and is entering its 10th season in the 2026-27 season. For the latest news and information about Golden Knights, please visit vegasgoldenknights.com and follow the team on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.
