Unicard LTD acquires Smart Ticketing specialists Ecebs from Visa, expanding its solutions and leadership in the UK transport sector.
Facts
- Unicard, a provider of Smart Ticketing and payment solutions, acquires Ecebs from Visa.
- Acquisition enables Unicard to offer a comprehensive range of solutions in the UK and abroad.
- Contactless EMV solution added to Unicard’s portfolio, allowing tap-in and tap-out with payment cards.
- Unicard’s solutions include Smart Ticketing, ITSO, ABT, MaaS, and rail ticketing solutions.
- Expansion positions Unicard in the smart mobility sector for multi-operator, multi-modal transport services.
- Unicard’s solutions adopted by over 70 Local and Regional Authorities, including Transport for London.
- Unicard supports Nottingham City Council’s Future Transport Zone ambitions.
- CEO Sean Dickinson emphasizes commitment to innovation, customer care, and expertise retention.
- Russell Mccullagh, GM of Ecebs, expects continuous innovation and high-quality services for customers.
- Commercial agreement with Visa grants Unicard access to Cybersource for international services.
- Unicard plans to migrate Ecebs’ infrastructure to the cloud for scalability and cost-effectiveness.
