Emida to Present “The 7 Habits of a Highly Effective Wallet”
FOOTHILL RANCH, California, November 20, 2012 (Business Wire) – Emida, a leader in the global prepayment and value transfer market, will be presenting an educational presentation at the Mobile Payments Latin America conference on December 5-6th 2012 in Miami Florida.
The conference is comprised of more than 150 senior-level industry experts who gather together to discuss the newest and greatest topics on mobile payments in Latin America, which include solutions for commercial, technical, operational, and regulatory issues.
During this time, Martyn Fricker, VP/GM of Sales, Marketing and International will be offering an educational presentation on “The 7 Habits of a Highly Effective Wallet.” This presentation will be comprised of a summary of 7 habits that must be followed in order to successfully launch a mobile wallet.
“Emida has been passionate about mobile wallet since its inception. As industry leaders in the prepaid space, we have become experts in the successful management of sophisticated agent networks and funds movement. This fact coupled with our many years of experience in the mobile money space has given us a vast array of knowledge on how the mobile money ecosystem operates and how it continues to evolve. We look forward to sharing this knowledge with attendees at Mobile Payments Latin America,” says Martyn Fricker, VP/GM Sales, Marketing and International.
“The 7 Habits of a Highly Effective Wallet” will be available to the public on December 06, 2012 on Emida’s website. For more information on attending Martyn Fricker’s presentation please visit Mobile Payments Latin America.
About Emida
Emida is a leader in the global prepayment and value transfer market, operating in 37 countries throughout North, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Europe. We support a network of more than 54,000 retail points with an annual dollar payment volume in excess of $1.5B, processing more than 240 million annual payment transactions.
Our network technology enables the domestic and international distribution and value transfer of many types of prepaid products and payment services. Our strategy is to build profitable, robust distribution networks for many prepaid products in targeted operating geographies, and to introduce unique cross border value products between regions. Our payment processing platform provides robust revenue solutions for distributors, ISOs, retailers, carriers and service providers alike.
For more information, please email us: info@emida.net
Media contact:
Lisbeth Cabrera Spencer
+1 949-860-3559
lcabrera@emida.net
Emida’s Newest Partnership: GBS and The Mint Corporation
FOOTHILL RANCH, California, October 24, 2012 (Business Wire) – Emida, a leader in the global prepayment, mobile payment and value transfer market, has announced an expanded partnership with Global Business Services (GBS) and The Mint Corporation (Mint).
Mint is the largest non-bank provider of alternative financial payment products in the Middle East and is also listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The company recently acquired its electronic payments division e-pay from GBS, and formed a new subsidiary of Mint called Mint Electronic Payment Services LLC (MEPS) which offers a complete suite of electronic payment services through over 2000 retail agents to prepaid mobile subscribers in the United Arab Emirates.
MEPS aims to serve market needs with a range of innovative and easy-to-use payment products and has aggressive growth plans for the future of the business. MEPS also plans to expand and establish an extensive network of retail agents across the entire Middle East region.
GBS’ established presence in the MENA region through their TV broadcasting services will help MEPS secure new strategic partners to help launch Emida’s technology in an expanding market with value added services.
Emida’s CEO, Dennis Andrews said “Emida is proud to be selected as a major technology provider for GBS and Mint. This region will become a major growth area for Emida. The relationship with GBS and Mint will open up exciting new products and opportunities for us across the prepaid and mobile payments industry. As their technology partner, Emida will support and share the goals of GBS and Mint.”
Mint’s acquisition of e-pay provides Emida with access to Mint’s prepaid card portfolio of over 400,000 payroll cards. As a result of this partnership, cardholders will now receive access to immediate prepaid recharge, access to the retail network, cross border top-up, money remittances, bill payments and other value-added services.
Mint shareholder and GBS Executive Abdul Razzak Abdulla said, “I am eager to witness the expansion of our merchant network as a direct result of the partnership. Introducing new services and technologies will help MEPS gain access to a wider market in new and innovative ways. We are certain that this will have a positive impact on our distributors and customers and will undoubtedly help make our future goals a reality.”
About GBS/E-pay
Established in 2005 e-pay is the electronic voucher payments division of Global Business Services (GBS). Established in 2002 and with Headquarters in Abu Dhabi UAE, GBS is one of the leading and most dynamic technology oriented business groups in the Middle East today. Its subsidiaries provide services and solutions for a variety of customers in telecommunications, broadcasting, film, audiovisual production, art and fashion and utility industries.
For additional information please visit http://www.gbs.ae/gbs/main.htm
About The Mint Technology Corp.
Established in 2004, Mint is the world’s first vertically integrated prepaid card and payroll services provider with its own ATM network, payment processing platform and proprietary branded card product including microcredit, mobile top up and money remittance services delivered seamlessly to workers throughout the Middle East and North Africa region. Mint operates through 4 subsidiaries, Mint Middle East, a payroll card services provider, Mint Money, a financial products company, Mint Global Processing, a fully integrated third party processing platform and soon to launch, Mint Merchant Services, a POS and ATM network solutions business. Mint has 65 employees in 6 offices in UAE, Qatar, Jordan, USA and Canada where Mint is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX VENTURE:MIT). Mint is soon to open a full service office in Egypt.
For additional information please visit www.themintcorp.com
About Emida
Emida is a leader in the global prepayment and value transfer market, operating in 37 countries throughout North, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Europe. We support a network of more than 54,000 retail points with an annual dollar payment volume in excess of $1.5B, processing more than 240 million annual payment transactions.
Our network technology enables the domestic and international distribution and value transfer of many types of prepaid products and payment services. Our strategy is to build profitable, robust distribution networks for many prepaid products in targeted operating geographies, and to introduce unique cross border value products between regions. Our payment processing platform provides robust revenue solutions for distributors, ISOs, retailers, carriers and service providers alike.
For more information, please email us: info@emida.net
Media contact:
Lisbeth Cabrera Spencer
+1 949-860-3559
lcabrera@emida.net
Emida’s Customer Satisfaction Sets Records for the Second Time in 2012
FOOTHILL RANCH, California, October 11, 2012 (Business Wire) – Emida, a leader in the global prepayment and value transfer market, is delighted to announce that results from its most recent customer satisfaction survey confirm best-ever satisfaction ratings, the second consecutive survey where results have set new highs.
Emida conducts surveys twice a year to evaluate customer satisfaction in the United States, Mexico, and other International markets. Highlights from the second quarter (Q2), 2012 survey include:
- US, Mexico and International customers surveyed reported satisfaction levels of 90%, 95%, and 88%, respectively
- US customer satisfaction surpassed the previous record of 88% in Q4, 2011
- Mexico customers reported record highs of 94%, 98%, 96%, and 95% for payments, setups, system functionality/products and overall satisfaction, respectively
- International’s overall customer satisfaction improved to 88% with improvements in every category surveyed. Strikingly, participants reported nearly 100% satisfaction with Emida account management
These results confirm Emida’s continued dedication to customer satisfaction. Shane Belovsky, Vice President of Operations, said “Customer Satisfaction surveys are fundamental to ensuring Emida is aligned with our customers and meets, or better, exceeds their expectations for service and support. We are proud to see that our customers are happy with our partnerships, and overall service.”
About Emida
Emida is a leader in the global prepayment and value transfer market, operating in 37 countries throughout North, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Europe. We support a network of more than 54,000 retail points with an annual dollar payment volume in excess of $1.5B, processing more than 240 million annual payment transactions.
Our network technology enables the domestic and international distribution and value transfer of many types of prepaid products and payment services. Our strategy is to build profitable, robust distribution networks for many prepaid products in targeted operating geographies, and to introduce unique cross border value products between regions. Our payment processing platform provides robust revenue solutions for distributors, ISOs, retailers, carriers and service providers alike.
For more information, please email us: info@emida.net.
Media contact:
Lisbeth Cabrera Spencer
+1 949-860-3559
lcabrera@emida.net.
Emida Offers the Top Up Convenience Card in the US
FOOTHILL RANCH, California, September 26, 2012 (Business Wire) – Emida, a leader in the global prepayment and value transfer market, offers a convenient and safe alternative for top up payments in the US.
The typical top up experience requires a customer provide their phone number to a clerk so funds can be added to their phone. Rather than risking the merchant transposing the number or making the customer announce their personal information, Emida has developed a top up convenience card that stores the phone number. This allows the merchant to effortlessly swipe their card for each transaction, ensuring customer privacy every time, and without the risk of human error.
“The top up convenience card is a solution that has been deployed internationally by Emida. Today we are offering it to the US customer, which is ideal given the number of different carriers in our geography,” says Traci Jones, Director of Marketing and Product Management. “The card is simple and easy to use. With just a swipe of the card and the amount, the user is instantly topped up.”
Ron Kraft, VP/General Manager of North America agrees, saying, “We pride ourselves on being innovative and develop solutions where we see a need in our customer base. The convenience card not only solves a problem at the consumer level, but at the merchant level as well. It is a win-win.”
About Emida
Emida is a leader in the global prepayment and value transfer market, operating in 37 countries throughout North, Central and South America, the extended Caribbean, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Europe. We support a network of more than 54,000 retail points with an annual dollar payment volume in excess of $1.5B, processing more than 240 million annual payment transactions.
Our network technology enables the domestic and international distribution and value transfer of many types of prepaid products and payment services. Our strategy is to build profitable, robust distribution networks for many prepaid products in targeted operating geographies, and to introduce unique cross border value products between regions. Our payment processing platform provides robust revenue solutions for distributors, ISOs, retailers, carriers and service providers alike.
Media contact:
Lisbeth Cabrera Spencer,
+1 949-860-3559
lcabrera@emida.net
Emida to Showcase Cash and Transact (CAT™) at FinovateFall 2012
FOOTHILL RANCH, California, September 06, 2012 (Business Wire) – Emida, a leader in the global prepayment and value transfer market, will be presenting its Mobile Wallet technology at FinovateFall 2012 in NYC, September 12th and 13th.
FinovateFall will be held in New York as a two-day showcase of the best new innovations in financial and banking technology from a gathering of leading established companies as well as innovative startups. FinovateFall utilizes a “Product Demonstration” format whereby over 60 selected organizations have a chance to present their products and solutions to an audience of financial institution executives, venture capitalists, members of the press and entrepreneurs.
“Emida is always exploring ways to evolve and we are confident that mobile money will be an exciting and rapidly growing product category in the coming years. Emida’s unique mobile wallet strategy along with its truly innovative application combine to make Emida one of the few companies that will revolutionize the market,” said Ron Kraft, VP/GM North America. Ron goes on to say, “We are proud to be one of the few companies exclusively selected to participate at Finovate this fall.”
To learn more about Emida’s mobile wallet, CAT, please visit http://catwallet.com.
About Emida
Emida is a leader in the global prepayment and value transfer market, operating in 37 countries throughout North, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Europe. We support a network of more than 54,000 retail points with an annual dollar payment volume in excess of $1.5B, processing more than 240 million annual payment transactions.
Our network technology enables the domestic and international distribution and value transfer of many types of prepaid products and payment services. Our strategy is to build profitable, robust distribution networks for many prepaid products in targeted operating geographies, and to introduce unique cross border value products between regions. Our payment processing platform provides robust revenue solutions for distributors, ISOs, retailers, carriers and service providers alike.
For more information, please email us: info@emida.net.
Media contact:
Lisbeth Cabrera Spencer
+1 949-860-3559
lcabrera@emida.net
EmidaMex Presents Solid Growth For 2012
FOOTHILL RANCH, California, August 30, 2012 (Business Wire) – Emida, a leader in the global prepayment and value transfer market, has seen major growth with EmidaMex, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emida, and has helped position its name as one of the top providers in the country. “EmidaMex provides scalable processes, which manage the complete sales cycle from reconciliation and settlement,” said Esther Guttman, VP/GM EmidaMex Mexico.
With the addition of over 3500 merchants in 2012 to its existing network, EmidaMex is preparing a new set of products and services for year 2013, among which will be a corresponding network for cross border products generated in the Emida Network.
“We are thrilled with the tremendous growth experienced by the EmidaMex operation. Through industry-leading customer service the team has managed to reduce and maintain churn levels well below market averages. In addition to a scalable business model, the level of customer care will ensure that this growth can be sustained for the foreseeable future,” said Esther Guttman.
EmidaMex’s advantage is and has been its ability to reach and service the mass market, with the appropriate tools and reporting. Esther goes on to say “We are proud to say that EmidaMex’s customer service has given EmidaMex the ability to ensure the confidence and trust of our happy and satisfied merchants and retail chains.”
About Emida
Emida is a leader in the global prepayment and value transfer market, operating in 37 countries throughout North, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Europe. We support a network of more than 54,000 retail points with an annual dollar payment volume in excess of $1.5B, processing more than 240 million annual payment transactions.
Our network technology enables the domestic and international distribution and value transfer of many types of prepaid products and payment services. Our strategy is to build profitable, robust distribution networks for many prepaid products in targeted operating geographies, and to introduce unique cross border value products between regions. Our payment processing platform provides robust revenue solutions for distributors, ISOs, retailers, carriers and service providers alike.
For more information, please email us: info@emida.net.
Media contact:
Lisbeth Cabrera Spencer
+1 949-860-3559
lcabrera@emida.net
International Top Up Reaches New Heights at Emida
FOOTHILL RANCH, California, August 15, 2012 (Business Wire) – Emida, a leader in the global prepayment and value transfer market, shows month over month growth in International top up.
Since releasing International top up in early 2010, Emida has seen tremendous growth. An extensive offering of geographies coupled with an effortless transaction process at the merchant level, has resulted in both high customer demand and a smooth selling experience for the distribution channel.
“It was important to us that we develop the International top up product to be as intuitive as possible,” says Ron Kraft, VP/GM North America. “So in order to apply airtime funds to an overseas phone, a U.S. retail clerk needs only to gather the number and the amount from the consumer. The Emida system will find the appropriate International carrier and complete the transaction. This design alleviates any confusion over which carrier the phone is utilizing.”
With the addition of more than 20 new operators already in 2012 and the ease of use pertaining to the processing of transactions, International top up will undoubtably continue as one of the fastest growing products within the Emida suite of global prepaid solutions.
About Emida
Emida is a leader in the global prepayment and value transfer market, operating in 37 countries throughout North, Central and South America, the extended Caribbean, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Europe. We support a network of more than 54,000 retail points with an annual dollar payment volume in excess of $1.5B, processing more than 240 million annual payment transactions.
Our network technology enables the domestic and international distribution and value transfer of many types of prepaid products and payment services. Our strategy is to build profitable, robust distribution networks for many prepaid products in targeted operating geographies, and to introduce unique cross border value products between regions. Our payment processing platform provides robust revenue solutions for distributors, ISOs, retailers, carriers and service providers alike.
Media contact: Lisbeth Cabrera, Emida; +1 949-860-3559; lcabrera@emida.net
Emida Partners with LicenseSync to Provide Mobile Security Products
FOOTHILL RANCH, California, July 26, 2012 (Business Wire) – Emida, a leader in the global prepayment and value transfer market, has partnered with LicenseSync to provide the BullGuard suite of Mobile Security products.
LicenseSync offers mobile parental control, anti-theft tools, cloud back-up, and anti-virus smartphone applications through their BullGuard security programs. The product is compatible with Android, Blackberry, Windows Phone and Symbian operating systems.
“Security is important at Emida and facilitating a security product to consumers for mobile phones was a natural fit,” said Ron Kraft, VP/GM North America. “With no monthly fee and no contract, we expect it will make sense to our prepaid customers.”
Reuven Hayun, founder of LicenseSync, said “The booming popularity of the smartphone, with its growing role as the main form of communication and tasking, presents new challenges to smartphone users and parents who are oblivious to their children’s mobile phone activities. Working with our BullGuard partners, a decision was made to tap the prepaid market, a segment that is traditionally underserved and a new venue to apps sales. Emida’s distribution is a key in our efforts to service the prepaid market and beyond by providing a well-priced, award winning product to this cost-conscious demographic.”
About Emida
Emida is a leader in the global prepayment and value transfer market, operating in 37 countries throughout North, Central and South America, the extended Caribbean, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Europe. We support a network of more than 54,000 retail points with an annual dollar payment volume in excess of $1.5B, processing more than 240 million annual payment transactions.
Our network technology enables the domestic and international distribution and value transfer of many types of prepaid products and payment services. Our strategy is to build profitable, robust distribution networks for many prepaid products in targeted operating geographies, and to introduce unique cross border value products between regions. Our payment processing platform provides robust revenue solutions for distributors, ISOs, retailers, carriers and service providers alike.
For more information, please email us: info@emida.net
About LicenseSync
LicenseSync offers more than 15 years of experience in big-box consumer electronics and computer retail, Telecom, ISP, digital media distribution, and marketing from business development professionals. The company partners with major software publishers and service providers to provide strategic distribution, integration, and licensing program management.
For more information, please email: info@licensesync.com
Media contact: Lisbeth Cabrera, Emida; +1 949-860-3559; lcabrera@emida.net
Facey Group Ltd. Completes 80 Million Electronic Transactions in the Caribbean in 3 Years
FOOTHILL RANCH, California, July 12, 2012 (Business Wire) – Emida, a leader in the global prepayment and value transfer market, today confirmed its partner, Facey Group Ltd., has successfully processed over 80 million electronic transactions in 20 Caribbean countries since its first Emida system was deployed in September 2009.
Niall O’Brien, Facey Group Ltd.’s COO said “Customers and merchants are embracing cash-paid, electronic transactions in a region where most retail customers are served by small, independent locations. Electronic eliminates the need for customers to use PIN numbers, offering convenience and saving aggravation compared to scratch cards. It is certainly now the default method for most Caribbean users to add credit to their prepaid mobile accounts – customers buy in amounts, in places and at times that suit them. Our network, based on Emida technology, extends to 12,000 active terminals processing 4m transactions each month – and it grows every month.”
“Emida sees Facey as a regional leader in the distribution of electronic transaction processing involving cash” said Martyn Fricker, GM – Emida International. “Niall and his team continue to find new ways to expand and improve their portfolio of services that use Emida technology and services. We are delighted at their success and are proud to be their partner. We look forward to supporting new services and the next 80 million transactions!”
About Emida
Emida is a leader in the global prepayment and value transfer market, operating in 37 countries throughout North, Central and South America, the extended Caribbean, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Europe. We support a network of more than 54,000 retail points with an annual dollar payment volume in excess of $1.5B, processing more than 240 million annual payment transactions.
Our network technology enables the domestic and international distribution and value transfer of many types of prepaid products and payment services. Our strategy is to build profitable, robust distribution networks for many prepaid products in targeted operating geographies, and to introduce unique cross border value products between regions. Our payment processing platform provides robust revenue solutions for distributors, ISOs, retailers, carriers and service providers alike.
About Facey Group Ltd.
Facey is a leading value-added distribution and services group with operations in the Caribbean, Central America, the Pacific and Europe. Our Telecom business provides value-added distribution and related services to wireless network operators and OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers). We operate in over 30 countries in several regions of the world and our distribution and related solutions are geared to meet the specific local or regional needs of our customers.
Media contact: Lisbeth Cabrera, Emida; +1 949-860-3559; lcabrera@emida.net
Emida Congratulates Oceanic, Ltd. and Telecom Cook Islands
FOOTHILL RANCH, California, June 27, 2012 (Business Wire) – Emida, a leader in the global prepayment and value transfer market, congratulates its partner and a leading electronic distributor in the Pacific region, Oceanic Communications, Ltd. (OCL) in establishing electronic prepaid mobile recharge as a regular and convenient service for the customers of Telecom Cook Islands.
Telecom Cook Islands, the main provider of fixed phone, mobile and broadband services to the Cook Islands, introduced “e-top up” service in December 2010.
The response has exceeded expectations and within a year of its launch, the equivalent of 50% of the population were using the service 4 times a month to add credit to their prepaid mobile accounts.
OCL Country manager, Stephen Dabrowski, stated, “TCI is helping drive economic and social development by expanding mobile services throughout the Cook Islands. OCL is delighted to be part of e-top up”s success.”
Emida International”s Account Manager, Lisbeth Cabrera Spencer said “Emida is proud that our technology underpins e-top up service – and delighted to serve OCL and TCI.”
About Emida
Emida is a leader in the global prepayment and value transfer market, operating in 37 countries throughout North, Central and South America, the extended Caribbean, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Europe. We support a network of more than 54,000 retail points with an annual dollar payment volume in excess of $1.5B, processing more than 240 million annual payment transactions.
Our network technology enables the domestic and international distribution and value transfer of many types of prepaid products and payment services. Our strategy is to build profitable, robust distribution networks for many prepaid products in targeted operating geographies, and to introduce unique cross border value products between regions. Our payment processing platform provides robust revenue solutions for distributors, ISOs, retailers, carriers and service providers alike.
Media contact: Lisbeth Cabrera, Emida; 1 949-860-3559; lcabrera@emida.net