\n Solution turns Android devices into contactless payment terminals <\/p>\n
TAIPEI, TAIWAN –\u00a0Media OutReach<\/a>\u00a0– 30 August 2021 –\u00a0Global Payments Inc.<\/a> (NYSE: GPN), a
\u00a0<\/p>\n
With Mobile Tap, merchants
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Payment use cases for Mobile Tap include delivery services, exhibition
\u00a0<\/p>\n
“We strive to provide cutting edge digital payment options to Taiwan’s
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Card association partners including Visa Taiwan and MasterCard Taiwan
\u00a0<\/p>\n
“The pandemic accelerated consumer digital payment adoption,” said
\u00a0<\/p>\n
“The
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Soft Space, the official developer partner of Visa Taiwan and Taiwan
\u00a0<\/p>\n
“The launch of Global Payments Mobile Tap in Taiwan shows that our
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Global Payments has begun offering Mobile Tap to restaurants, food
\nleading worldwide provider of payment technology and software services, today
\nannounced the launch of Global Payments Mobile Tap, a new smartphone-based
\npayment acceptance solution for merchants in Taiwan.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/release.media-outreach.com\/release.php\/Images\/Thumb\/500x0\/173068\/1.jpeg#image-173068\")
<\/p>\nSean Fu, Senior Vice President of Greater China with Global Payments Asia Pacific<\/span><\/h5>\n
![](\"https:\/\/release.media-outreach.com\/release.php\/Images\/Thumb\/500x0\/173075\/2.jpg#image-173075\")
<\/p>\nGlobal Payments Asia Pacific Mobile Tap, a new smartphone-based payment acceptance solution for merchants in Taiwan<\/span><\/h5>\n
![](\"https:\/\/release.media-outreach.com\/release.php\/Images\/Thumb\/500x0\/173082\/3.jpg#image-173082\")
<\/p>\nWith Global Payments Asia Pacific Mobile Tap, merchants can turn NFC-enabled Android smartphones or tablets into portable handheld payment terminals, enabling contactless payments.\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n
\n
<\/p>\n
\n
<\/p>\n
\ncan turn NFC-enabled Android smartphones or tablets into portable handheld
\npayment terminals. The solution provides merchants and
\nconsumers with a digital, contactless payment option that addresses health
\nconcerns and evolving consumer preferences. According to the Market Intelligence & Consulting
\nInstitute in Taiwan, mobile payments have increased 42% in Taiwan since
\nthe pandemic began while cash payments have fallen 33.4%. <\/p>\n
\n
<\/p>\n
\n
<\/p>\n
\nrelated businesses, pop-up stores, taxis, food stalls, home repair providers
\nand more.<\/p>\n
\n
<\/p>\n
\n
<\/p>\n
\nsmall business owners and individual sellers,” said Sean Fu, Senior Vice
\nPresident of Greater China with Global Payments Asia Pacific. “We pride
\nourselves in the role we play helping entrepreneurs build stronger local
\neconomies and vibrant communities. We will continue delivering market-leading
\npayments and software solutions so businesses can cultivate their vision of
\nsuccess.”<\/p>\n
\n
<\/p>\n
\n
<\/p>\n
\nare the official solution providers Global Payments engaged to help offer
\nMobile Tap to merchants.<\/p>\n
\n
<\/p>\n
\n
<\/p>\n
\nMichelle Jao, General Manager of Visa Taiwan. “According to Visa Net data in
\nJuly 2021, eight out of every 10 payments transactions in Taiwan were
\ncontactless. Our collaboration with Global Payments Asia Pacific will help
\nbusinesses digitize their payments offerings and bring more efficiency to their
\noperations, enabling them to participate in digital commerce as it continues to
\nevolve. Visa will continue to support efforts to drive higher adoption of
\nmobile payments, which brings greater financial inclusion to everyone.” <\/p>\n
\n
<\/p>\n
\n
<\/p>\n
\npandemic has wholly changed the payments ecosystem,” said Eva Chen, Country
\nManager, Taiwan Mastercard. “According to a Mastercard online survey, over 75%
\nof consumers have been using mobile payment methods more frequently since the
\npandemic. Therefore, it is urgent to enable digital transformation for
\nmerchants. Our partnership with Global Payments Asia Pacific will help
\nmerchants from traditional markets and shopping areas — including taxis and street
\nvendors — turn their mobile phones into contactless enabled terminals,
\nallowing consumers to enjoy a secure and convenient payment experience.”<\/p>\n
\n
<\/p>\n
\n
<\/p>\n
\nMasterCard, also plays an important role in Global Payments Mobile Tap,
\nproviding front-end application development and back-end integration. <\/p>\n
\n
<\/p>\n
\n
<\/p>\n
\nsolution fits even one of the most competitive acquiring markets in the world,”
\nsaid Joel Tay, Chief Executive Officer of Soft Space. “Alongside Global
\nPayments, Visa, and MasterCard, we’re helping the\u00a0 contactless payment culture to thrive as
\nmerchants adopt our innovative, low-cost and secure payment technology.”<\/p>\n
\n
<\/p>\n
\n
<\/p>\n
\ndelivery and exhibition sellers. Others will be added on a rolling basis. <\/p>\n
\n
<\/p>\n