FIME has partnered with Pronit, a Russia-based provider of plastic cards software, to extend its migration and certification services to issuing and acquiring banks in the region.
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The partnership will help Pronit to combine FIME’s global portfolio of services across the contact and contactless EMV and mobile payments landscape, with its regional knowledge and local language.
Under the partnership, Pronit will offer on-the-ground FIME products and services across Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) including Georgia and Ukraine.
"Pronit will target banks that need to comply with international payment system standards, such as MasterCard and Visa, to offer global, interoperable transactions through the delivery of FIME consulting, certification services and test tools," FIME said in a statement.
FIME on-site and off-site support for MasterCard terminal and card testing will also be provided under the partnership.
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By GlobalDataMikael Berrebi, business director at FIME EMEA, said: "Russia and the surrounding area are reflective of global trends to offer customers a globally convenient and secure transaction environment.
"At the same time, banks are increasingly looking to integrate new and innovative payment solutions using contactless payments and mobile devices. To ensure these pioneering payment solutions offer seamless transactions, testing and certifications must be completed prior to market launch."
Yury Perlin, deputy general director of Pronit, said: "We are delighted to partner with FIME across the local banking and payments community to bring customers the most advanced test tools and consulting services on the market.
"The partnership opens up new business opportunities for both FIME and Pronit as we benefit from one another’s expertise and technical knowledge."
