Bank Jakarta and Persija Expand Collaboration to Digital Services
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Bank Jakarta and Persija Jakarta have expanded their collaboration to include digital services for the 2026-2027 season.
- The partnership aims to create broader value for Persija's supporters and the wider Jakarta community.
- Bank Jakarta has also launched a new website as part of its digital transformation efforts.
Bank Jakarta and the football club Persija Jakarta are deepening their partnership for the 2026-2027 season, focusing on the development of digital banking services and joint programs. The collaboration, themed "United for Jakarta," was officially launched at Taman Suropati in Jakarta.
Persija carries the name of Jakarta on its chest. Bank Jakarta carries the name of Jakarta in our identity. Both were born and grew up with the same city. Therefore, for us, this collaboration is not just about sponsorship, but about how two large Jakarta ecosystems can create broader value for the community.
Agus H Widodo, President Director of Bank Jakarta, emphasized that the partnership transcends mere sponsorship. "Persija carries the name of Jakarta on its chest. Bank Jakarta carries the name of Jakarta in our identity. Both were born and grew up with the same city," he stated. "Therefore, for us, this collaboration is not just about sponsorship, but about how two large Jakarta ecosystems can create broader value for the community."
The bank will enhance its digital services within the Persija ecosystem, including loyalty programs and benefits for fans. This builds upon existing digital banking integrations with Persija Store, Persija Cafรฉ, and Persija Access. "From sponsorship to partnership, from visibility to experience. We want this collaboration to eventually present relevant programs, benefits, and experiences for the extended Persija family and The Jakmania, while also bringing Bank Jakarta closer to the lives of Jakarta's residents," Widodo added.
From sponsorship to partnership, from visibility to experience. We want this collaboration to eventually present relevant programs, benefits, and experiences for the extended Persija family and The Jakmania, while also bringing Bank Jakarta closer to the lives of Jakarta's residents.
Bank Jakarta also unveiled its new website, bankjakarta.co.id, as part of its digital transformation strategy to improve public access to banking information and services. The Governor of DKI Jakarta, Pramono Anung, expressed his hope that the collaboration would positively impact the community and support Persija's performance in the upcoming season. He wished for Persija to win the Indonesian Super League, seeing it as a potential gift for Jakarta's residents and The Jakmania in anticipation of the city's 500th anniversary in 2027.
I hope Persija Jakarta can deliver the best performance by winning the Indonesian Super League season 2026โ2027. This will be the most beautiful gift for the people of Jakarta and Jakmania in welcoming the commemoration of Jakarta's five hundredth anniversary in 2027.
Persija Jakarta President Mohamad Prapanca welcomed the continuation of the partnership, noting that the sustained support serves as significant motivation for the team and management to achieve top performance and provide the best experience for The Jakmania.
This sustained support is a great motivation for the management and the team to continue improving performance, achieving the highest achievements, and providing the best experience for Jakmania.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.