Image via CrunchBaseWARSAW, June 14, 2010 – First Data Corporation, a global leader in electronic commerce and payment processing, today announced that Polcard, its business in Poland, has signed a long-term agreement with Media Markt. Media Markt is a leading consumer electronics retailer in Poland and part of the German retail group Metro AG, the owner of Media Saturn Holding Polska Sp. z o.o. Within the terms of the agreement, First Data has installed 300 terminals at 41 Media Markt stores across Poland and will provide card processing and technical support services. Polcard terminals have also been installed at Real, a leading Polish hypermarket chain and another member of Metro Group.
“We are delighted that Media Markt has entrusted First Data with its card processing,” said Janusz Diemko, managing director of First Data in Poland. “Servicing a company with the size and requirements of Media Markt demands a capable and efficient infrastructure and technology solution and we are pleased that we can meet the expectations of this major retailer.”
In addition to fixed terminals, Polcard has installed 48 wireless terminals, enabling Media Markt to accept card payments in a greater range of locations than ever before. The fully mobile terminals operate without the need for electricity or a physical telecommunication link and are secure and easy to use. All devices are equipped with Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) functionality, enabling cardholders to pay for their goods and services in the currency of their card issuer. Customers can also use the terminals to top- up a cell phone with their payment card.
“Our priority is to offer a comprehensive and efficient service to our clients,” said Robert Jakoniuk, board member of Media Saturn Holding Polska. “The terminals offered by First Data support that mission and deliver a high quality, reliable service with customer-focused functionality.”
About Media Markt
Media Markt is Europe’s largest retailer of consumer electronics. The company was founded in 1979 and is part of Media Saturn Holding. The company’s success has been built through offering a wide choice of branded products at low prices, reliable staff and excellent service, characteristic advertisements and a decentralised organisation structure. Each store manager is a shareholder in the store they manage and is responsible for product offerings, marketing and staff. Media Markt currently operates 41 stores in Poland and 580 across 14 European countries.
About First Data
First Data powers the global economy by making it easy, fast and secure for people and businesses to buy goods and services using virtually any form of electronic payment. Whether the choice of payment is a gift card, a credit or debit card or a check, First Data securely processes the transaction and harnesses the power of the data to deliver intelligence and insight for millions of merchant locations and thousands of card issuers in 36 countries. For more information, visitwww.firstdata.com.
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