LONDON/WARSAW (4 June 2024) – Elavon, a global provider of payments, has supported the growth of cashless transactions in Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary through its successful implementation of unattended payments infrastructure in the region.
Working in cooperation with Visa, the rollout of unattended devices in key verticals such as retail, fuel, transit, and EV charging, has led to an improved customer experience at self-service terminals, and establishes Elavon as an innovative payments leader in the region.
“More and more consumers across Europe want to make cashless payments, and the popularity of unattended payment systems will continue to grow with merchants and customers alike,” says Rafal Golebiewski, Head of Small and Medium Business, CEE, Germany, and Nordics.
“This implementation shows the strength of our partnership with Visa, and our commitment to provide our merchants with innovative solutions that are critical to their success and growth.”
“Technological changes, such as those resulting from the exponential growth of data, providing unlimited opportunities to unlock better, personalized experiences for consumers and businesses, and the needs of the next generations, make the future ahead of us an exciting time to be doing what we do. Visa wants to support its partners and customers in creating open-loop, seamless and intuitive solutions to pay and be paid in most suitable and seamless way.” underlines Katarzyna Zubrzycka Head of Merchant Sales & Acquirers, CEE, Visa.
Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary have all seen a significant shift towards cashless transactions. Elavon leveraged its technology and expertise in unattended payments to integrate its solution across multiple merchant groups. Customers can now enjoy a seamless and hassle-free payment process, resulting in increased satisfaction and loyalty.
The achievement underscores the commitment of Elavon to further its investment and growth in the region, and to deliver innovative payment solutions to merchants and consumers. Elavon has a strong presence in Eastern Europe, with more than a thousand employees based in Poland, and an office in Warsaw.