Abstract
Overview
Introduction
European Merchant Acquiring and Transaction Processing provides valuable
insight into each of these complex topics. In-depth analysis of the processing
value chain and the impact of SEPA and interchange regulation are followed by
the results of Datamonitor' s survey of European merchants, which highlights
the key acceptance and acquiring trends across the region.
Scope
- In-depth coverage of acquiring and processing in Belgium, France, Germany,
Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Turkey, and the UK
- Discusses the key trends in European processing, as well as the impact of
SEPA and interchange regulation on the future landscape
- Output from Datamonitor' s European Merchant Survey highlights the key
trends in payment acceptance and acquiring, including acquirer market shares
- Examines merchant views on their acquirer, as well as how to encourage
card payments, at the market and regional level
Report Highlights
Payment cards are the second most accepted payment form across the region,
after cash. In terms of increasing card payments, merchants suggest that
discounts on card payments and improved card loyalty programs are key.
The region has witnessed a breakdown of the traditional processing model, with
interbank processors giving way to third party processors. Acquirers across
the region are outsourcing functions such as data processing, customer
service, terminal maintenance and fraud operation
Processing is a scale activity. Low margins have contributed to a
consolidation of the processing market across the region. The biggest mergers
and acquisitions have been between Interpay and Equens (the Netherlands), GZS
and First Data (Germany), and SIA and SSB (Italy).
Reasons to Purchase
- Understand how the payment card market is evolving in your market, giving
valuable insight and competitive edge
- Discover the likely outcome of SEPA implementation and a possible reduced
level of domestic interchange on the payment industry
- Learn how to encourage more card payments in your market
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