Agreement with GIACT systems

11 Dec 2006 11:05

Earthport PLC11 December 2006 11 December 2006 Earthport plc ("Earthport" or the "Company") and GIACT Systems Earthport has become the international payment services partner for GIACTSystems, a leading provider of Merchant Accounts, Pay Card Solutions, ElectronicCheck Processing and Online/Call Center Support. Based in the USA, GIACT offersa wide range of merchant credit processing options, including standard retailsolutions as well as providing solutions for all types of online businesses. Making use of the Earthport UPN, GIACT will meet the demand for internationalservices from its existing clients and market the services to new clients. David Fife, Earthport CEO, commented: "This exciting contract underlines thereach and efficiency of the Earthport UPN for major companies with expandingglobal payment needs and highlights Earthport's strategy. We are delighted topartner GIACT Systems in providing international services for their clients." - ends - Press enquiries: David Fife CEO - Earthport plc +44 20 7220 9700Mark Ashurst - Canaccord/Adams Limited +44 20 7050 6500Lulu Bridges/Paul Dulieu - Tavistock Communications +44 20 7920 3150 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange