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FINANCE MONTHLY M&A AWARDS 2020 67 data and so many more things that 10 years ago were not in the thoughts of most. This rapid evolvement we have seen in the payment’s world shows no signs of slowing down. Axcess are at the forefront of what continues to be an online digital revolution. Working with a partner who not only understands the payments world, the options and also takes a non-biased approach to providing the right banking partner for a merchant something most other companies in the market do not provide. Being acquirer agnostic allows us to provide unparalleled and merchant centric advice. Axcess also provide gateway solutions and technology to ensure that each merchant gets the type of technical integration to the banks provided and access to more than 170 different currencies and 60 alternative payment methods. The technology allows merchants to take the type of integration that best works for them and should they wish, ensure the onus of card data security is in the hands of Axcess through its PCI Level 1 infrastructure. Giving merchants the options through advice and understanding of their own unique model, gives choice. Working with small companies to those who operate on a global basis, the technology and advice provided by the team at Axcess continues to deliver merchants and partners with clear and concise advice in what is becoming a more complex area day by day. The global pandemic we are all experiencing has seen a significant shift in risk and a much more difficult outlook for the economy in each and every country across the world. With such uncertainty, having a partner with clear thinking and straight forward talking has and will continue to enable many companies that have been struggling to find ways through these challenging times. Working with a partner who has your best interests at heart and a finger on the pulse of the global payments’ world, an invaluable tool in delivering growth. What are you waiting for? FIRM PROFILE Axcess Merchant Services, have been providing standard and non-standard acquiring and payment solutions to merchants for more than 14 years. Located in the heart of Yorkshire the team provide a no-nonsense view of the world for any merchant looking to take online or offline payments. Based on the principles of finding exactly what a merchant needs, and then finding the best bank to fit those needs, a route that most others do not provide. Delivering connectivity through its PCI Level one platforms to over 450 global acquiring banks, Axcess Merchant Services are a growing force in domestic and international payments. Providing a service that allows a merchant to process through a number of banks has enabled merchants to navigate through what has been one of the most difficult times global economy with confidence and a partner who understands the needs and requirements of each and every business we work with. Providing a tailored service on an individual basis has ensured that our customer service and dialogue with merchants, partners and banks delivers value and efficiency. As well as providing solutions to merchants across the domestic and European markets, Axcess is now providing solutions on a global scale. In a market where there are ever more options and solutions from alternative payments to challenger banks and the adoption of different payment methods, understanding what is required for each individual business is becoming more complex. However, partnering with Axcess allows merchants to receive advice and opportunity that ensures their own time and focus can be spent on delivering growth and prosperity within their own companies. Card acquiring and payments was severely limited in the early years of on line growth. However, the movement to online and the rapid global expansion in ecommerce and the way people buy online has fuelled imagination and technical innovation. The reduction of borders in the online buying world has meant that the world is now a global shopping centre for everyone to visit as andwhen they choose. It isn’t just about taking a payment, it’s the success rates on transactions, chargeback protection and mitigation, alternative payment methods, uptime, security and protection of consumer and business CONTACT Nick Fox, Managing Director E: Nick.Fox@AxcessMS.com T: +44 (0)113 819 7151