Nexi signed strategic partnership with
UnionPay
Holders of contactless cards from these global
networks are now able to access Rome's public transportation system easily and
quickly, without the need to purchase a ticket in advance
ROME, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boarding public
transport and pay the fare by simply tapping with
a contactless payment card or mobile phone (to which the card
is binded) on turnstiles or authorized readers: Rome is the first city in Europe to offer this contactless payment
service to cardmembers from international schemes
UnionPay.
The service, commonly known as open loop transit, is now
available through Nexi, the leading Italian PayTech in
Europe, which has entered into two
separate strategic agreements with the two global card schemes to
allow the holders of their contactless cards or mobile phone
(to which the card is binded) to access Rome's public transportation by paying the
fare in this extremely simple, fast, and secure way, thanks to the
contactless sales channel developed by ATAC across the entire
transportation network of Rome.
Millions of tourists and citizens, especially from Asian
countries, will be able to benefit from the service on all
public transportation vehicles in Rome: the service is active on all surface
lines, buses, trams, and trolleybuses, as well as on the entire
metro network (metro A, metro B/B1, metro C), in addition to some
urban railway lines equipped with entrance turnstiles.
There are several advantages, both for passengers and for
urban mobility as a whole: no need to purchase a ticket in
advance, maximum convenience, security of purchase, guarantee of
the best fare calculated on the basis of the last 24 hours of
travel, and greater accessibility to public transportation.
"The partnerships again demonstrate how Nexi has the
technology, scale, and expertise to operate successfully at a
global level. In particular, we are proud that an Italian city,
Rome, will be the first city in
Europe to offer this service to a
potential pool of millions of Asian citizens, thus accelerating the
process of digitalizing travel tickets in Rome," said Filippo Maria Signoretti, Merchant Solutions
Director Italy.
Mr. Yang Shengliang, Head of UnionPay International Europe
Branch, remarked: "As a leading global payment network
dedicated to enhancing the payment experience for travellers
worldwide, UnionPay is thrilled to collaborate with Nexi in
introducing Open Loop Transit in Rome. This ground-breaking initiative not only
simplifies travel experiences for UnionPay cardholders but also
underscores our progress to fostering seamless, innovative payment
solutions across Europe."
The service, which is already available to passengers with
Mastercard, Visa, and American Express cards, has already been
extended and is currently active for UnionPay cardholders.
Nexi
Nexi is the European PayTech, present in high-growth, attractive
European markets and technologically advanced countries. Listed on
the Euronext Milan, Nexi has the scale, geographical reach, and
capabilities to drive the transition towards a cashless
Europe. With its portfolio of
innovative products, e-commerce expertise, and specific solutions
for the industry, Nexi can provide flexible support for the digital
economy and the entire payment ecosystem globally through a wide
range of channels and different payment methods. Nexi's
technological platform and best-in-class professional skills in the
sector allow the company to operate at its best in three market
segments: Merchant Solutions, Issuing Solutions, and Digital
Solutions. Nexi continuously invests in technology and innovation,
focusing on two fundamental principles: meeting the needs of its
customers together with its partner banks and creating new business
opportunities for them. Nexi is committed to supporting people and
businesses of all sizes, transforming the way people pay and
businesses accept payments, offering customers the most innovative
and reliable solutions to better serve their customers and grow.
This is the way how Nexi promotes progress for the benefit of all:
simplifying payments and enabling people and businesses to build
closer relationships and grow together.
www.nexi.it www.nexigroup.com
UnionPay
UnionPay International (UPI) focuses on the international
business of UnionPay, a global payment network that serves the
world's largest cardholder base. Collaborating with over 2,600
partners globally, UnionPay acceptance now reached to 183 countries
and regions. Outside the Chinese Mainland, UnionPay is accepted at
nearly 67 million merchants and 1.7 million ATMs.
UnionPay International provides high quality, cost effective and
secure cross-border payment services to the world's largest
cardholder base and ensures convenient local services to a growing
number of global UnionPay cardholders and merchants.
Website: www.unionpayintl.com
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