Merchant e-Solutions Launches Class-A Support for Apollo Terminal from Equinox Payments

EMV-certified Solution Supports Features Necessary for Lodging Sector

Equinox Payments today announced that Merchant e-Solutions has launched Class A support for its Apollo terminal, marking a milestone as the first acquirer to fully address the payment, onboarding and service needs of small lodging operators.

“Gaining the full support of Merchant e-Solutions underscores the importance of delivering EMV-certified solutions through valuable channel partners,” said Rob Hayhow, vice president, Equinox. “Sales reps, bank partners, ISOs and independent agents can now market Apollo terminals to small business owners with complete confidence, knowing that the solutions are fully backed by the terrific customer care team at Merchant e-Solutions.”

“We’re excited to launch a full Class A environment to support Equinox’s EMV-certified Apollo solution to our partners as they look to upgrade their clients with new technology,” said Bruce Kirst, executive vice president, Merchant e-Solutions. “Chargebacks related to the EMV liability shift can really add up, so it’s great to have a solution that addresses the unique features needed by merchants in the lodging industry.”

Apollo’s all-in-one application supports retail, restaurant, and lodging environments. It has been certified to support Visa’s Quick Chip and Mastercard’s M/Chip Fast processing, which allows EMV card entry to be as fast as a swipe.

About Merchant e-Solutions

Merchant e-Solutions helps merchants accept payments anywhere and easily manage all on one platform. Merchant e-Solutions provides a global network and enables merchants to securely do business in multiple channels including in-person, online, and on the go. Merchant e-Solutions is based in Atlanta, GA and is part of Cielo S.A., Latin America’s leader in electronic payment solutions.

About Equinox Payments

Brookfield Equinox LLC (dba Equinox Payments) was founded in 2014 as a result of an acquisition of assets from Equinox Payments, LLC. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, Equinox is looking beyond product features to rethink and reimagine the customer payment experience.

The company is owned by NBS Payment Solutions, based in Toronto, Canada and a leading provider of electronic payment solutions to the financial industry for over 25 years. NBS Payment Solutions is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brookfield Asset Management, which has over $225 billion of assets under management. Brookfield is listed on the New York (BAM) and Toronto (BAM.A) stock exchanges.

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