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Your Business

  • Overview

    Business growth takes hard work, ambition and expertise. So, while you focus on your goals, you’ll need a payment partner you can trust.

  • Small to Medium

    As a small business, choosing a payment partner is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. We’re trusted by thousands of businesses across the UK.

  • Large Corporate

    We handle payments for large corporate businesses on a global scale, serving over 1.3 million customers in over 30 countries and handling over 5.6 billion transactions annually.

  • Expanding Online

    If you’re ready to unlock your online potential, we’ll help you create the payments experience your customers expect - helping you reach markets across the world.

  • Opening New Locations

    If your business is ready to grow, don’t let payments slow you down. Explore our range of scalable payments solutions, ready to support your business as it expands.

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    Your customers want payments to be simple, reliable and secure. Switch to a provider who can deliver wherever and however a transaction takes place. Learn more here.

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Partners

  • Overview

    We build payment partnerships with banks, financial institutions, ISOs, software vendors and payment gateways in every corner of the world.

  • Financial Institutions

    Over 550 financial institutions around the world partner with Elavon to deliver fast, reliable payment solutions that customers trust.

  • Independent Sales Organisations (ISO)

    We’ve worked with ISO partners for over 15 years, delivering the payments solutions their customers need in a diverse commercial landscape.

  • Integrated Payments Solutions

    We build our IPS to handle the challenges of an evolving payments landscape, and help our partners around the world meet their customers’ changing needs.

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Perspectives

Read our perspectives, insights, and analysis on emerging payment technologies and trends shaping the payments industry. We hope you find these informative.

eCommerce

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Security

Discovering digital: taking your business online

Thinking of trading online? Here's what you need to consider, and the pitfalls you should avoid.

Read full article

Considering changing your business model?

The Covid-19 pandemic has had an extensive impact on many businesses and the effects will continue to be felt for some time.

Read full article
Security

5 things we can learn from cybercriminals

The 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 article

The Marketplace of the Future

In recent years, we’ve defined the term marketplace to mean an online arena for commerce, a virtual meeting place for buyers and sellers to exchange goods and services. But in an omnichannel world, where consumers don’t separate online and offline experiences and are starting to expect the best of both, marketplaces need to be thinking about more than their online offer.

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Whitepaper

Return of digital consumers to the real world

How can brick-and-mortar retailers win them back with omnichannel commerce?

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UK SME Pulse

The 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 report

20 Questions to ask before committing to a payment processor

This 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 report

Transformations need so much more than tech

There'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 article
Infographic

Pocket Shoppers eCommerce Report

Two-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'.

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What we share every minute

Every minute, we share 16m texts, 156m emails and 300 hours of YouTube video…are you doing enough to promote and protect your business online?

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Report

How to protect your reputation amid a data breach crisis

We'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 article

The virtual safe - protecting money in the 21st century

We'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 article

Elavon’s response to the UK Government call for evidence: cash and digital payments in the new economy

It is essential that the UK Government keeps pace with the changes in digital payments, and it would do well to look at the Nordics and Polish models to see what is achievable with strong cooperation between countries, banks and governments.

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PSD2

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PSD2

PSD2 - Learn how PSD2 and SCA requirements will impact your business

The EU introduced the Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2) to make payments safer, increase consumer protection, foster innovation and competition. PSD2 is enshrined in law in most EU member state countries.

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PSD2

PSD2 Practical Impact Guide For eCommerce

Get ready to start authenticating with the latest available version of the EMV 3D Secure framework. Commence planning with your payment gateway provider to migrate to the latest version EMV 3D Secure as it becomes widely available during 2020.

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PSD2

PSD2 Practical Impact Guide for Face to Face

The Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2) requires Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) to be applied to all card transactions carried out in a face to face (card present) or in-store environment. Aimed at reducing payment fraud and improving security for consumers and businesses across the European Union, this industry-wide change is being introduced by law from 14th September 2019.

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PSD2 Guide

To meet the new SCA requirements the card schemes have mandated the use of a new authentication framework called 3D Secure (3DS) v2 and Elavon has already upgraded its platforms to accommodate this. All you have to do is talk to your payment gateway provider to ensure that your eCommerce payments are ready to be authenticated using 3D Secure v2, offering your customers a better user experience and an increased chance of authorisation.

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Hospitality

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Pay at table - Infographic

Now my waiting staff have real power in their hands...

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Celtic Manor Resort - Customer Story

Elavon 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.

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Five ways to win over tech-loving guests

Increasingly, 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.

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Transformations need so much more than tech

There'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 article

NH Hotels - Customer Story

Rolling 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.

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How is tourist spending impacting UK hotels and restaurants?

Global changes, economic volatility and massive shifts in tourist behaviour have impacted our holiday spending habits. So, it's vital for UK hotels and restaurants to keep ahead of trends to avoid missing out.

Read full article

Retail

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Bridal Rooms - Customer Story

The 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.

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Transformations need so much more than tech

There'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 article

How to play smart and cash in on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Do you see Black Friday and Cyber Monday as a deadly threat or an exciting opportunity? With the right approach, it's possible for smaller UK businesses to grab a share of the pre-Christmas spending splurge.

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Security

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PSD2

PSD2 - Learn how PSD2 and SCA requirements will impact your business

The EU introduced the Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2) to make payments safer, increase consumer protection, foster innovation and competition. PSD2 is enshrined in law in most EU member state countries.

Learn more
Quick Guide

Account Data Compromise (ADC) Guide

If 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.

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Security

5 things we can learn from cybercriminals

The 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 article

After GDPR: It's time to make friends again with data

Data has become a dirty word for some small and medium-sized UK companies. But don't be put off — digital insights could save you money and win you extra business.

Read full article
Report

How to protect your reputation amid a data breach crisis

We'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 article

The virtual safe - protecting money in the 21st century

We'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 article

Small Business

View All View Less
Security

Discovering digital: taking your business online

Thinking of trading online? Here's what you need to consider, and the pitfalls you should avoid.

Read full article

After GDPR: It's time to make friends again with data

Data has become a dirty word for some small and medium-sized UK companies. But don't be put off — digital insights could save you money and win you extra business.

Read full article

Considering changing your business model?

The Covid-19 pandemic has had an extensive impact on many businesses and the effects will continue to be felt for some time.

Read full article
Security

5 things we can learn from cybercriminals

The 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 article

The Marketplace of the Future

In recent years, we’ve defined the term marketplace to mean an online arena for commerce, a virtual meeting place for buyers and sellers to exchange goods and services. But in an omnichannel world, where consumers don’t separate online and offline experiences and are starting to expect the best of both, marketplaces need to be thinking about more than their online offer.

See full report

UK SME Pulse

The 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 report

20 Questions to ask before committing to a payment processor

This 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 report

Change is coming – are you ready?

Many business factors are beyond the control of smaller companies, you can take action in key areas. Here are five challenges faced by SMEs in the UK — and some ideas on how to address them.

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'People first' mindset always pays off

In a highly-competitive marketplace, it's easy for UK businesses to become totally focused on products and prices — and miss the other 'P', for 'people'. But it's key to success.

Read full article

Charles Alexander Distribution - Customer Story

With 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.

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Food and Drink

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Lazy Toad Inn - Customer Story

The Lazy Toad Inn's combined Elavon and talech system provides a seamless, transactional system that supports more efficient and accurate ordering in the pub and restaurant, and also helps with stock control.

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Infographic

Pay at table - Infographic

Now my waiting staff have real power in their hands...

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How is tourist spending impacting UK hotels and restaurants?

Global changes, economic volatility and massive shifts in tourist behaviour have impacted our holiday spending habits. So, it's vital for UK hotels and restaurants to keep ahead of trends to avoid missing out.

Read full article

Corporate Business

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Considering changing your business model?

The Covid-19 pandemic has had an extensive impact on many businesses and the effects will continue to be felt for some time.

Read full article

International Women's Day: #EachforEqual

Akita Somani, one of our European leaders, shares an insight on what International Women’s Day means in 2020.

Read full article
Security

5 things we can learn from cybercriminals

The 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 article

'People first' mindset always pays off

In a highly-competitive marketplace, it's easy for UK businesses to become totally focused on products and prices — and miss the other 'P', for 'people'. But it's key to success.

Read full article

Fintech celebrates top female professionals

There 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.

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Elavon Employees

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International Women's Day: #EachforEqual

Akita Somani, one of our European leaders, shares an insight on what International Women’s Day means in 2020.

Read full article
Leaders Lowdown

Leader’s lowdown with Viv Galligan

Hear from our Head of Partnerships Viv Galligan in our latest Leader's lowdown.

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Leaders Lowdown

Leader’s lowdown with Kevin Salaman

I would like to see Elavon become a widely-recognised global brand, working with some of the world’s top 50 companies each using products my team are building.

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Leaders Lowdown

Leader’s lowdown with Hannah Fitzsimons

I am proud that I have managed to retain some semblance of balance in my life. Between a successful career, some great friends and family, awesome kids and a very tolerant husband – it hasn’t been easy!

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Leaders Lowdown

Leader’s lowdown with Colin Close

To motivate my team, openness with people is crucial, as is trust, and having a bit of fun. We spend more time with our Elavon colleagues than we do with our families/friends so you need to have a bit of fun and a laugh occasionally.

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Leaders Lowdown

Leader’s lowdown with Linda Hand

I would like to see Elavon Europe as a leader in service and product for International Corporate customers, and follow the IC footprint more aggressively globally.

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