Chip & PIN Picks TNS For Wireless mPOS Connectivity

Chip & PIN Solutions, a U.K.-based terminal provider has tapped TNS to deliver its wireless POS connections to enable its terminals to provide its merchants with real-time transaction reporting.

Through this partnership, TNS will provide Chip & PIN with wireless connectivity to more than 10,000 mPOS terminals and will deliver those transactions over the TNS PCI DSS certified payments network to ensure secure delivery to the acquirers. TNS, which supplies thousands of mobile card payment terminals, will be teaming up with the terminal provider to help its merchants real-time transaction reporting and data analytics, which can provide a more accurate picture of POS activity among its customer base.

“We chose to partner with TNS for a number of reasons. One of our unique selling points with mobile card machines was being able to obtain connectivity anywhere in the country, however, we found the strength of individual networks varied in different locations. With TNS’ Global Wireless Access solution we are able to satisfy our customer needs by allowing our mobile card machines to connect to the strongest network in the area, resulting in an improved customer experience and greater satisfaction,” said Robert Murphy, head of logistics/customer service at Chip & PIN Solutions.

Currently, TNS has over 400 payment points and offers end-to-end managed service from terminal to acquirer, allowing for simplified procurement. Chip & PIN is officially licensed by MasterCard and Visa and is PCI DSS certified.

“TNS’ Merchant MIS back office reporting provides us with an invaluable management information tool that enables our customers with multiple terminals to view live reporting of transactions that are taking place in the field. With all this functionality, we were expecting a high price to pay, however, we were pleasantly surprised at how economical the GWA and MIS solution is, and we have actually saved money on our existing solution,” Murphy said.

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