Ingenico (Euronext : FR0000125346 - ING), leading worldwide provider of payment solutions, today announces its partnership with SilverPay to supply mobile and countertop payment units to taxi fleets across the UK.
The deal with SilverPay will provide the taxi and private hire payment specialists with Ingenico's EFT930G, a flexible GPRS-enabled mobile payment solution, and the iCT220, a new generation countertop chip and pin device which guarantees rapid and secure transactions. A first contract has already been secured with a medium-sized taxi fleet in Gateshead and with additional opportunities in the pipeline. The overall taxi and private hire market in the UK is sizeable, with more than 250,000 vehicles currently in operation.
Established in 2002, SilverPay supplies payment solutions, primarily to private transport operators, and offers first line support and issue resolution for customers.
Ken Hansen, Managing Director, SilverPay, said: The taxi and private hire sector is increasingly demanding leading payment solutions, with a focus on speed, security and flexibility. Ingenico is the perfect partner with products that fit perfectly with our customers' requirements and ensure that our offering is market-leading and competitively priced. We're confident that Ingenico will play an integral role in the growth of our business."
Craig Doyle, Managing Director, Northern Europe, Ingenico, commented: SilverPay has established an impressive customer-base over the past decade, and Ingenico is perfectly placed to partner in its next phase of development and growth. The taxi and private hire sector holds great potential for the payment solutions industry and, with cutting-edge products and services, we're confident that this partnership will thrive over the coming years."