Blackhawk Network, also known as BHN, is a privately owned multinational financial technology and branded payments corporation headquartered in the US. Founded in 2006, the company operates with approximately 2,900 employees across 28 countries. BHN functions as an embedded finance node, connecting over 9,000 global brands to a physical and digital distribution footprint spanning over 400,000 retail locations and global digital wallets, processing over $35 billion in annual transaction volume. Monetized through merchant commissions, open-loop interchange fees, and SaaS licensing, BHN’s unified technology infrastructure manages end-to-end solutions for closed-loop and open-loop gift cards, which includes direct e-commerce properties like GiftCards.com and CashStar. The company also drives global corporate rewards, consumer rebates, and employee engagement architectures through its B2B digital incentive segments.
