While some European countries still use cash regularly for every day purchases, Benelux countries are increasingly moving away from cash. The new partnership between Payconiq International and PPRO which allows for more opportunities in Benelux for QR-code mobile payments represents another step into the direction of a cashless economy.
Photo: Payconiq International’s CEO, Guido Vermeent / Credits © Payconiq
The partnership launched by Payconiq International, the Luxembourg-based mobile payment and payment processing company, and PPRO will provide international e-commerce merchants with a convenient payment method available across Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg. This collaboration will make it easier to use innovative mobile payment methods and unlock further developments in terms of value-added services.
PPRO, one of the leading providers of local payments infrastructure has added popular Benelux payment method Payconiq to its portfolio to offer a best-in-class coverage of the region. In doing so, they will empower thousands of businesses to unlock their full earning potential and help the millions of users in the Benelux region to do their online shopping easily and safely with Payconiq-powered apps.
“We are thrilled to have another popular payment method for Belgium, Luxembourg, and The Netherlands in our offering.”
This integration of Payconiq into PPRO’s payments portfolio establishes PPRO as one of the leaders in the industry.
“PPRO is an e-commerce champion in Europe and a strategic partner for us, and we’re delighted to be working with them and develop a better experience for international merchants. We are the first in Europe to develop multi-country payment solutions, with local flavours, so partnering up with like-minded payment providers is a logical step for our growth, explains Guido Vermeent, CEO of Payconiq International.
When asked about the partnership, Jose Martinez-Benavente, Head of Payments EMEA at PPRO said, “We are thrilled to have another popular payment method for Belgium, Luxembourg, and The Netherlands in our offering. This integration with Payconiq will support our PSP partners and their thousands of merchants, helping businesses get the best conversion rates in these markets”.
Luxembourg moves online
Payconiq’s online footprint among local and international online businesses continues to expand. It will enable Luxembourg residents to pay online, in a secure and fast way, at a wider selection of local and international e-commerce websites.
For local merchants that are already working with PPRO’s partners, this means a smoother access to Payconiq services, without any extra technical developments. They will be able to attract customers from all over Benelux that use one of the Payconiq-enabled apps: Digicash by Payconiq, Payconiq by Bancontact, Payconiq or the mobile banking apps of ING Belgium, KBC Belgium and CBC Belgium.
This partnership strengthens Payconiq International’s position as the European leader in multi-country payment solutions.
