Universe Group rolling out new payment terminal with EG Group

(Sharecast News) - Point of sale, payment and loyalty systems developer and supplier Universe Group has begun a roll-out with major new customer Euro Garages (EG Group), to provide its 'Gempay 3' payment terminal product and payment processing services to 370 petrol forecourts in the UK.The AIM-traded firm described EG Group as a "leading petrol forecourt retail convenience operator", which had established partnerships with global brands such as Esso, BP, Shell, Carrefour, Louis Delhaize, SPAR, Starbucks, Burger King, KFC, Greggs and Subway.It said the business had an "established pedigree" of delivering a "world-class" fuel, convenience and food-to-go offer, operating more than 4,700 retail sites in Europe and the United States.Universe described the Gempay 3 as a "market-leading" payment terminal, which supported a full range of debit, credit and fuel cards including contactless, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay and loyalty programmes including Nectar, Clubcard and Star Rewards.The latest PCI-PTS 4 standard compliance allowed an extended operating life, to ensure "excellent" return on investment for retailers.In addition to the 540 payment terminals, Universe would provide EG Group with card processing services through its payment platform.The roll out was now over 80% deployed, and was due for completion by April.Universe said payment transaction volumes were increasing rapidly, and currently exceeded three million per month."EG Group has a well-deserved, world-wide reputation for innovation and high levels of customer service," said Universe Group chief executive officer Jeremy Lewis."It is an international force in forecourt and convenience retailing and we are delighted to have won our first major contract with them."The Gempay 3 payment solution has been designed to meet the very demanding requirements of the forecourt and convenience sectors and the continuing roll out shows how well it is being received by major retailers."Guy Bickerstaffe, EG Group's director of development, added that his company was "always looking" for robust systems to support its expanding business."The Gempay 3 payment terminals and under-lying payment platform are exactly what we need to ensure, fast, efficient and secure payment processing for our customers," Bickerstaffe said."We are looking forward to partnering with Universe into the future."