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Similarly, Wirecard has also collaborated
with Staxter, which is planning to launch an
innovative e-commerce and value-added
service platform. In its role as an acquirer,
Wirecard will enable the German-based
company to accept credit cards and
alternative payment methods within the
app. This means that common payment
types such as Visa, Mastercard and Giropay,
among others, can be accepted.
Staxter is an app that launched in Germany
and the UK in October 2017 and offers
customers a digital ecosystem to purchase
and gift vouchers, coupons and online tickets
without service fees. In addition, it can do
real-time top ups and, soon, remittances
for prepaid mobile accounts worldwide.
Staxter will enhance the value-added service
platform in the coming months, building
the first all-in-one digital banking and
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e-commerce platform and expanding it
to further countries.
As mobile vouchers and coupon-based
solutions are becoming ever more
popular among consumers worldwide,
Staxter and Wirecard are planning to tap
into additional markets.
Mark Rosiefsky, Founder and CEO at
Staxter, said: “Wirecard offers well-
thought-out mobile payment solutions.
This is a significant factor behind our
further expansion in the field of in-app
payment, making Wirecard our ideal
partner for our new digital ecosystem.”
Philippe Laranjeiro, Head of Sales
Telecommunications at Wirecard, added:
“With our expertise, we want to support
innovative digital solutions like Staxter.
As its payment partner, we are looking
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