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Insights and analysis on emerging payment technologies and trends shaping the payments industry.
Elavon proudly supports Marriott and many of its franchise hotels, among them the luxurious Sheraton Lake Como on the shores of the world-famous Italian resort.
Read full articleHow the insights from rich payments data is helping Stephen grow his chain of speciality coffee shops.
Read full articleExpanding a daytime coffee shop into a pizza restaurant by night was easy with Poynt and ElavonConnect, leaving Mo to focus on the food and his customers.
Read full articleTaking lots of small deposits for online bookings was causing the owners of Newcastle’s first dog café major headaches. That’s when Opayo and Elavon came along to solve the problem.
Read full articleWhen Aspen Payments wanted to enhance its customer offering in the fuel forecourt and convenience sectors, it turned to Opayo and Elavon for a best-in-class solution.
Read full articleA burgeoning partnership and a fast solution is helping transit agencies across Europe start taking contactless payments in no time at all.
Read full articleHow a payment concept that’s exploded with the growth of eCommerce has seen average order values in some sectors increase by more than a fifth!
Read full articleHow people travel on public transport – and want to pay for that travel – is changing. Elavon Europe works with Translink to keep the people of Northern Ireland moving.
See full customer story“NMI was incredibly knowledgeable from a development point of view and worked very closely and collaboratively with Elavon to bring this solution to life with speed and without disruption.” Shane Burke, Systems Manager, N6 Concession Ltd
See full storyElavon customer and Michelin-star chef, hotelier and media personality Michael Caines shares his insight on the business benefits of holidaying in the country you call home.
Read full story“The feedback from our staff has been great. They love it. The new solutions give them better confidence with customer management. The added benefit in this current COVID-19 environment is that contactless reduced the handling of coins, and decreased risk to our customers and staff.” Shane Burke, Systems Manager N6 Concession Ltd
Read full article“I have to protect my staff, my family and our customers. Having the new terminal has been great, especially because our customers can pay with contactless and don’t have to handle the device.” - Richard Lupton, owner
See full customer storyThe Bridal Rooms has been an Elavon customer since it first opened its doors. As a fledgling business, it needed competitive rates, easy sign-up and lots of support to resolve any problems.
See full customer storyEvery year, University of Manchester opens its doors to thousands from the UK and overseas, so it was vital to offer students and customers a choice in how they pay, embracing the latest technologies and international services.
See full customer storyRolling out an intelligent integrated payment system with 3C and Elavon has allowed us to transform operational efficiency and the customer experience across our European Hotels.
See full customer storyWith Elavon’s Pay-by-Link, Charles Alexander Distribution spends less time chasing payments – by adding a simple link to an email or invoice, customers can pay securely, anytime.
See full customer storyWhich generations are making impulse purchases through social media and how much are they spending?
Read full articleMaximise online sales and security, while minimising fraud and friction for eligible eCommerce transactions up to €500 (or equivalent). See our whitepaper for more.
Read full articleWith an already thriving online business, Caravan Stuff 4 U looked to Elavon, Opayo and our partnership with software experts Kudos to take it to the next level.
Read full articleMaking money is your business. Keeping payments flowing is ours. At the heart of what we do is Axis - our own game changing authorisation platform.
Read full articleFrom ecommerce and omnichannel to advanced payments technology, retail is innovating like never before. Are you ready for the future of retail? Read our whitepaper
Read full articleTaking lots of small deposits for online bookings was causing the owners of Newcastle’s first dog café major headaches. That’s when Opayo and Elavon came along to solve the problem.
Read full articleUK adults tell us what benefits would most motivate them to book a hotel directly, rather than through a third-party agency or travel search-engine
Read full articleWhen Aspen Payments wanted to enhance its customer offering in the fuel forecourt and convenience sectors, it turned to Opayo and Elavon for a best-in-class solution.
Read full articleFraud rates have dropped, dramatically. The cost of fraud to your business has improved. Approval rates have remained consistent. Consumer confidence is rising.
Learn moreThis latest in a series of Elavon guides to navigating PSD2 SCA regulations provides merchants in travel and hospitality, and their solution providers, with a guide to mastering transaction optimisation.
Read full articleLaunching an online business into multiple markets was made simple with an Opayo gateway and first-class customer support.
Read full articleYour point-of-sale team is crucial to improving your payments processing
Read full articleIf you feel like you’ve missed the digital revolution, it’s still not too late. But the more you wait, the more you miss.
Read full articleAs pandemic restrictions change, knowing what your customers think could help you position your business for recovery and growth. Here, we’ve done the research so you don’t have to.
Read full articleA burgeoning partnership and a fast solution is helping transit agencies across Europe start taking contactless payments in no time at all.
Read full articleWith an eCommerce surge comes an increase in online shoppers abandoning purchases before checking out. Here are some steps, from Discover Global Network, to reduce lost sales.
Read full articleAs restaurants and cafés convert car parks and pavements to offer outdoor dining, a modern payments system can help your business, inside and out.
Read full articleOur Head of European Hospitality, David Wheatcroft, outlines practical ways your payments systems can encourage diners and discourage no-shows.
Read full articleSocial trends not only change what we wear – but increasingly the way we pay! Explore advances in wearable technology with Discover® Global Network.
Read full articleFor businesses that could be agile and pivot, or offer access to stock, custom during the pandemic blossomed. At Opayo, we're fascinated with how independent businesses have prevailed in the face of adversity.
Read full articleWhat will shake up the payments industry in the next 12 months? Ian Butler gives us his projections.
Read full articleThe surge in online shopping provides ample opportunity for your small business to compete online. Here’s our top tips to ensure you’re ready.
Read full articleSome 48% of UK adults plan to spend the same or more this festive season compared to the last. And 82% are planning to shop in-store, with almost a third of those (31%) doing so to support their local economy.
Read full articleCyber Monday, Christmas, and Boxing Day sales provide ample opportunity for your small business to compete online. Here’s our top tips to ensure you’re ready.
Read full articleEmbrace the changes that will protect you, your customers ... and your sales. Download our guide on Strong Customer Authentication for the Travel & Hospitality sector.
Read full articleJust what happens to your customers' data after a breach?
Read full articleThe research revealed that UK SMEs feel broadly confident on their growth prospects, despite challenges such as Brexit, cashflow and customer retention. The report from Elavon also identified a growth opportunity in eCommerce, which many British SMEs have yet to tap.
See full reportThis guide provides 20 questions to ask each payment processor you are considering. Once you have the answers to these questions, you should be better equipped to assess each processor and find a solution that best fits the needs of your business.
See full reportThere's a growing risk that UK businesses could get so obsessed with technology and digital transformations that customers' 'human' needs get forgotten – how can companies counter this?
Read full articleTwo-thirds of consumers would abandon mobile transactions out of principle if the process is too difficult, according to Elavon’s research report, 'Pocket Shoppers: eCommerce on the Move'.
Read full reportWe're increasingly accustomed to digital movement of funds, but many are still wary of electronic transactions, especially online. New technologies and innovations will further protect customers and their money
Read full articleElavon proudly supports Marriott and many of its franchise hotels, among them the luxurious Sheraton Lake Como on the shores of the world-famous Italian resort.
Read full articleExpanding a daytime coffee shop into a pizza restaurant by night was easy with Poynt and ElavonConnect, leaving Mo to focus on the food and his customers.
Read full articleThe restaurant dining experience has changed. Knowing how your customers want to order and pay for a meal is critical to building loyalty. Our research has more.
Read full articleOur research explores how technology is changing the food and beverage sector.
Read full articleUK adults tell us what benefits would most motivate them to book a hotel directly, rather than through a third-party agency or travel search-engine
Read full articleThis latest in a series of Elavon guides to navigating PSD2 SCA regulations provides merchants in travel and hospitality, and their solution providers, with a guide to mastering transaction optimisation.
Read full articleA quarter of all UK payments are now made using contactless methods, according to the latest study by UK Finance. The same research shows that, in 2020 alone, the use of contactless payments rose by 12% to 9.6 billion payments.
Read full articleThe travel industry is moving people again, and hotels and resorts are opening their doors once more. So now the sector is again extending a long-awaited welcome. But are they welcoming back a changed guest with different expectations?
Read full articleAs restaurants and cafés convert car parks and pavements to offer outdoor dining, a modern payments system can help your business, inside and out.
Read full articleOur Head of European Hospitality, David Wheatcroft, outlines practical ways your payments systems can encourage diners and discourage no-shows.
Read full articleElavon customer and Michelin-star chef, hotelier and media personality Michael Caines shares his insight on the business benefits of holidaying in the country you call home.
Read full storyEmbrace the changes that will protect you, your customers ... and your sales. Download our guide on Strong Customer Authentication for the Travel & Hospitality sector.
Read full articleBoost your business and delight diners in your cafe or restaurant by allowing them to pay at their table. Split bills, convert currencies and let them pay how they want, in an instant
See full infographicElavon handles all payment processing across the property and provides an online reporting tool, so the resort can evaluate and reconcile every transaction — and get exactly the kind of intelligence it needs to assess and optimise performance.
See full customer storyIncreasingly, success in the UK hospitality industry isn't simply about winning over each guest: you need to check-in with their technology, too. Now is the perfect time to get better acquainted.
Read full articleThere's a growing risk that UK businesses could get so obsessed with technology and digital transformations that customers' 'human' needs get forgotten – how can companies counter this?
Read full articleRolling out an intelligent integrated payment system with 3C and Elavon has allowed us to transform operational efficiency and the customer experience across our European Hotels.
See full customer storyWhich generations are making impulse purchases through social media and how much are they spending?
Read full articleMaximise online sales and security, while minimising fraud and friction for eligible eCommerce transactions up to €500 (or equivalent). See our whitepaper for more.
Read full articleWith an already thriving online business, Caravan Stuff 4 U looked to Elavon, Opayo and our partnership with software experts Kudos to take it to the next level.
Read full articleFrom ecommerce and omnichannel to advanced payments technology, retail is innovating like never before. Are you ready for the future of retail? Read our whitepaper
Read full articleYounger consumers are driving Buy Now, Pay Later trend in Europe and beyond.
Read full articleTaking lots of small deposits for online bookings was causing the owners of Newcastle’s first dog café major headaches. That’s when Opayo and Elavon came along to solve the problem.
Read full articleLaunching an online business into multiple markets was made simple with an Opayo gateway and first-class customer support.
Read full articleA quarter of all UK payments are now made using contactless methods, according to the latest study by UK Finance. The same research shows that, in 2020 alone, the use of contactless payments rose by 12% to 9.6 billion payments.
Read full articleYour point-of-sale team is crucial to improving your payments processing
Read full articleIf you feel like you’ve missed the digital revolution, it’s still not too late. But the more you wait, the more you miss.
Read full articleConsumer research shows UK adults want to support those businesses that support others and their local community.
Read full articleAs pandemic restrictions change, knowing what your customers think could help you position your business for recovery and growth. Here, we’ve done the research so you don’t have to.
Read full articleWith an eCommerce surge comes an increase in online shoppers abandoning purchases before checking out. Here are some steps, from Discover Global Network, to reduce lost sales.
Read full articleA seamless payments process can mean the difference between winning and losing an online sale, yet all too often retailers are failing to make it easy.
Read full articleSocial trends not only change what we wear – but increasingly the way we pay! Explore advances in wearable technology with Discover® Global Network.
Read full articleHow a payment concept that’s exploded with the growth of eCommerce has seen average order values in some sectors increase by more than a fifth!
Read full articleFor businesses that could be agile and pivot, or offer access to stock, custom during the pandemic blossomed. At Opayo, we're fascinated with how independent businesses have prevailed in the face of adversity.
Read full articleBiometric authentications within payments are expected to reach more than £1.9 trillion by 2024, as consumers embrace technological advances.
Read full articleWhat will shake up the payments industry in the next 12 months? Ian Butler gives us his projections.
Read full articleThe surge in online shopping provides ample opportunity for your small business to compete online. Here’s our top tips to ensure you’re ready.
Read full articleSome 48% of UK adults plan to spend the same or more this festive season compared to the last. And 82% are planning to shop in-store, with almost a third of those (31%) doing so to support their local economy.
Read full articleEach time a customer leaves your store empty handed, you’ve lost out on potential revenue. These simple steps could help turn browsers into buyers.
Read full articleCyber Monday, Christmas, and Boxing Day sales provide ample opportunity for your small business to compete online. Here’s our top tips to ensure you’re ready.
Read full articleAt risk of renewed restrictions? Our Head of Credit, Richard Wilkins, outlines five things to consider if your business finds itself on the wrong side of a virtual cordon.
Read full article“I have to protect my staff, my family and our customers. Having the new terminal has been great, especially because our customers can pay with contactless and don’t have to handle the device.” - Richard Lupton, owner
See full customer storyThe Bridal Rooms has been an Elavon customer since it first opened its doors. As a fledgling business, it needed competitive rates, easy sign-up and lots of support to resolve any problems.
See full customer storyThere's a growing risk that UK businesses could get so obsessed with technology and digital transformations that customers' 'human' needs get forgotten – how can companies counter this?
Read full articleWith Elavon’s Pay-by-Link, Charles Alexander Distribution spends less time chasing payments – by adding a simple link to an email or invoice, customers can pay securely, anytime.
See full customer storyContactless technology connecting cities like Genova and making travel easier than ever before for passengers and those serving them.
Read full articleWhen Aspen Payments wanted to enhance its customer offering in the fuel forecourt and convenience sectors, it turned to Opayo and Elavon for a best-in-class solution.
Read full articleParking is a €30.5 billion industry across Europe and a vital resource for our communities, retail, tourism and hospitality. Is the parking you’re offering your customers properly earning its keep?
Read full articleA burgeoning partnership and a fast solution is helping transit agencies across Europe start taking contactless payments in no time at all.
Read full articleHow people travel on public transport – and want to pay for that travel – is changing. Elavon Europe works with Translink to keep the people of Northern Ireland moving.
See full customer storyWith contact-free payments playing such an important part in restoring consumer confidence across every sector, the industry that has led the way in contactless has an opportunity to innovate once again.
Read full article“NMI was incredibly knowledgeable from a development point of view and worked very closely and collaboratively with Elavon to bring this solution to life with speed and without disruption.” Shane Burke, Systems Manager, N6 Concession Ltd
See full story“The feedback from our staff has been great. They love it. The new solutions give them better confidence with customer management. The added benefit in this current COVID-19 environment is that contactless reduced the handling of coins, and decreased risk to our customers and staff.” Shane Burke, Systems Manager N6 Concession Ltd
Read full articleA survey of 75 UK universities and colleges has named Elavon as the Overall Best Acquirer, and the acquirer they would most highly recommend to others.
Read full articleEvery year, University of Manchester opens its doors to thousands from the UK and overseas, so it was vital to offer students and customers a choice in how they pay, embracing the latest technologies and international services.
See full customer storyIt's essential that university security standards qualify for first-class honours. Elavon provides sector-specific solutions, so that payment devices are never hacked and students' card details are never stolen.
Read full articleMaximise online sales and security, while minimising fraud and friction for eligible eCommerce transactions up to €500 (or equivalent). See our whitepaper for more.
Read full articleIt’s a growing threat, increasingly hard to ignore. Our Senior Data Security Manager explains why it warrants your attention and how to protect your business.
Read full articleFraud rates have dropped, dramatically. The cost of fraud to your business has improved. Approval rates have remained consistent. Consumer confidence is rising.
Learn moreThis latest in a series of Elavon guides to navigating PSD2 SCA regulations provides merchants in travel and hospitality, and their solution providers, with a guide to mastering transaction optimisation.
Read full articleYour point-of-sale team is crucial to improving your payments processing
Read full articlePCI compliance is not a luxury; it’s a necessity for taking any payments.
Read full articleHow poor passwords and bad patching can expose your business and your customers in ways you can’t imagine, but could so easily avoid!
Read full articleBiometric authentications within payments are expected to reach more than £1.9 trillion by 2024, as consumers embrace technological advances.
Read full articleA survey of 75 UK universities and colleges has named Elavon as the Overall Best Acquirer, and the acquirer they would most highly recommend to others.
Read full articleRed Team testing with Elavon assesses the robustness of your data security, exposing any gaps and weaknesses safely because our ‘hackers’ are working for you.
Read full articleEmbrace the changes that will protect you, your customers ... and your sales. Download our guide on Strong Customer Authentication for the Travel & Hospitality sector.
Read full articleJust what happens to your customers' data after a breach?
Read full articleWhat really happens to your customers' data after a data breach?
Read full articleIf an ADC should ever happen to your organisation, it’s vital to have your own incident response plan in place already, tailored to your own business environment, so you can react effectively. This guide will help you.
See full guideThe very best cybercriminals are as technologically sophisticated as many of the best IT companies, so there are some business lessons to be learned from them, says Ian Butler.
Read full articleDiscovering you’ve been hit by a data security breach is painful enough, but realising that customers are hearing about it first from the media just piles on the agony. However, effective PR can make a difference
Read full articleWe're increasingly accustomed to digital movement of funds, but many are still wary of electronic transactions, especially online. New technologies and innovations will further protect customers and their money
Read full articleHow “Elavon is changing lives” through game-changing sports investment with our customer, the University of Essex.
Read full articleMaking money is your business. Keeping payments flowing is ours. At the heart of what we do is Axis - our own game changing authorisation platform.
Read full articleIf you feel like you’ve missed the digital revolution, it’s still not too late. But the more you wait, the more you miss.
Read full articleHow a payment concept that’s exploded with the growth of eCommerce has seen average order values in some sectors increase by more than a fifth!
Read full articleThe surge in online shopping provides ample opportunity for your small business to compete online. Here’s our top tips to ensure you’re ready.
Read full articleFraud rates have dropped, dramatically. The cost of fraud to your business has improved. Approval rates have remained consistent. Consumer confidence is rising.
Learn moreA survey of 75 UK universities and colleges has named Elavon as the Overall Best Acquirer, and the acquirer they would most highly recommend to others.
Read full articleThe pandemic saw Elavon Europe’s customer-facing support teams move from five core locations to almost 700. You should have noticed… nothing!
Read full articleThere are encouraging signs that women with talent and ideas are thriving in senior roles within the payments and fintech industry - with Elavon playing an influential role.
Read full articleWe're increasingly accustomed to digital movement of funds, but many are still wary of electronic transactions, especially online. New technologies and innovations will further protect customers and their money
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