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Ukash Further Expands in the Netherlands with H@NDJul 03, 2013 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Bringing Dutch consumers additional access to safe easy cash online payments www.ukash.com London - Ukash, the online cash payment provider, is further growing in the Netherlands and continuing its European expansion. E-Business solutions specialist, H@ND is the latest key partner to sign up in the country, giving Dutch shoppers access to Ukash vouchers. H@ND provides a secure and reliable 24/7 online transaction processing service, including online solutions for web shops, self-service terminals, checkout and e-vouchering, as well as prepaid stations, gift cards and loyalty systems. Processing hundreds of thousands of transactions per week across the Netherlands, H@ND strengthens Ukash's strategic position in this key market. The new solution will be available in 3,500 outlets nationwide. David Hunter, Chief Executive Officer of Ukash explains, "Ukash offers an alternative to paying online by credit or debit card, allowing people to use cash without having to reveal their personal financial information. Through our partnership with H@ND we are offering Dutch consumers access to the convenience and security of Ukash across an additional thousand outlets nationwide. "H@ND's expertise in the e-value transaction market makes it the perfect partner for Ukash, as we grow in the Netherlands, providing more consumers with lots of ways to pay online." Theo Snijder, Chief Executive Officer of H@ND adds, "The growth of internet shopping and paid for online content, such as games and other services, means consumers are demanding more choice at the checkout. We already offer a range of prepaid payment methods and now Ukash allows us to deliver an online cash payment solution in the Netherlands that's secure and convenient." Ukash codes are purchased with cash in retail outlets such as shops, petrol stations and kiosks. The unique 19 digit codes can then be used to pay directly on any of the thousands of websites that accept Ukash transactions worldwide, or loaded onto prepaid cards and e-wallets. The maximum single value allowed is EUR250 and the maximum amount that can be held by an individual customer is EUR1,250. Both sums have equivalents in other currencies. Pioneering the online payment market more than a decade ago, Ukash has grown to more than 460,000 physical points of purchase, and is available in more than 57 countries around the world over 6 continents. It is regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Find us on: For further press information or interviews please contact the Ukash Press Office at HSL: Wendy Harrison, Jenny Thorneywork or Clare Watson. +44 (0)20 8977 9132. [email protected] Notes to Editors: Ukash is the Global e-Money Network and internationally recognised e-commerce cash payment method that enables consumers around the world to use cash to shop, pay and play online safely, securely and conveniently. This secure payment method was developed to protect personal identity and financial information when making online transactions, reducing the threat of credit and debit card fraud for consumers and repudiations and charge-backs for retailers. Ukash has no age limit, so consumers of all ages can make the most of safe payment online. Ukash codes are purchased with cash in retail outlets such as shops, petrol stations and kiosks, and issued online from the company's website. The unique 19 digit codes can then be used to pay directly on any of the thousands of websites that accept Ukash transactions worldwide, or loaded onto prepaid cards and e-wallets. Established in 2001 under the holding company Smart Voucher Ltd, Ukash® has grown to more than 460,000 physical points of purchase, and is available in more than 50 countries around the world in 6 continents. Ukash is regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The maximum single value allowed is GBP200/EUR250 or equivalent in other currencies, and the maximum amount that can be held by an individual customer is GBP1,000/EUR1,250 or equivalent in other currencies. ((M2 Communications disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.com on the world wide web. Inquiries to [email protected]. |