Beobank and Viva Partnership – Key Points:
- Partnership Objective: Beobank partners with Greek payments group Viva to advance the digital evolution and business growth of local SMEs in Belgium.
- Solution Offered:
- An “end-to-end corporate solution” combining Viva’s omnichannel payments technology and Beobank’s SME-specific banking services.
- Aims to accelerate the adoption of digital payments among Belgian SMEs.
- Benefits Highlighted:
- Enhanced efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Comprehensive business support for growth.
- Focused on serving Beobank’s 765,000 customers.
- Statements from Executives:
- Dirk Verhaeghe (Beobank): Partnership will utilize Viva’s payment technologies, streamlined registration, and transparent pricing. It is a significant step forward in enhancing services for SMEs and self-employed individuals.
- Harry Xenophontos (Viva): The partnership is a key part of Viva’s expansion strategy, making their omnichannel payment solutions accessible across Europe.
- Viva’s Recent Achievements:
- Viva Wallet, Viva’s UK subsidiary, secured authorization as an e-money institution (EMI) from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in October.
- Haris Karonis (Viva Group CEO): The authorization supports Viva’s efforts to build robust, cloud-based payments technology with localized compliance and controls.