ASCHHEIM, Germany, February 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
- Allianz Prime offers a seamless payment
experience combined with an attractive loyalty
program
Allianz Partners, Visa and Wirecard announce today the launch of
a new mobile payment solution - Allianz Prime. Allianz Prime users
will be able to make secure mobile transactions at all contactless
enabled terminals worldwide. Starting today, the app will be tested
in Italy, involving a sample of
Allianz customers. Wirecard is providing the service to process
transactions and is integrating it with a unique loyalty program.
Allianz Partners plans a further rollout of the product throughout
the year, initially focusing on European Markets.
With Allianz Prime, Allianz Partners offers its customers a
convenient and safe way to pay, for any offline or online purchase
all over the world. Customers who download the Allianz Prime app
and register for the service get a virtual and digital Visa card
instantly issued by Wirecard. Cards can be topped-up from any
existing bank account or via the customer's credit card. To enable
contactless mobile payments at the point of sale, users add the
digital Visa card with one click into their mobile wallet.
Furthermore, virtual Visa cards can be used for e-commerce
transactions.
Allianz Prime customers always have their Visa cards at hand,
safely stored in their smartphone. Customers can carry out
e-commerce purchases and mobile payments at all contactless-enabled
terminals worldwide and collect points and rewards for every
purchase they make. At the same time, consumers can track and
control their spending with the smart spending analysis
tool. The customer's digital identity and all online payments
are covered by Allianz Partners' Digital Payments
Protection. The insurance offers coverage against fraud,
safeguards and supports customers in case of defective or damaged
online purchases and provides financial compensation in case of
loss.
"With the support of our digital partners Visa and Wirecard, the
Allianz Partners Innovation Team has created Allianz Prime. A
solution that provides our customers with freedom and security via
safe and insured mobile payments off- and online, anytime and
anywhere. Moreover, it offers a global platform for our Allianz
Operating Entities to engage with their customers on a daily basis,
enriching traditional insurance with technology and services,"
states Matthias Wünsche, Head of Market Management and Innovation,
at Allianz Partners.
Mike Lemberger, Senior Vice
President, product solutions Europe at Visa, says: "With the launch of
their first mobile payment app, Allianz has not only created a new
way to engage and reward customers, but is also offering them a
new, secure way to make payments worldwide - online and in stores -
while also helping consumers keep track of their spending."
Sebastian Krahe, Vice President
Professional Services at Wirecard, stated: "Digitalizing the
payment process is the core of our business. Italy is a strong market for the start of the
new mobile payment app and we are looking forward to the expanded
usage of Allianz Prime during this year. Predictions show that the
usage of mobile payments will grow by over 60 percent each year in
Europe."
Allianz Prime offers an engaging, digital and seamless customer
experience: After downloading the Allianz Prime app, a secure
registration can be completed fully digitally via the smartphone in
less than 10 minutes. The newly created account can immediately be
used to make payments online or via smartphone at the point of
sale. All payments made are tracked in real-time and can be
revisited and analyzed in a smart overview, provided by the app.
With every payment, the customer takes part in an attractive
loyalty program, accumulating reward points that can be used for
future purchases.
About Wirecard:
Wirecard AG is a global technology group that supports companies
in accepting electronic payments from all sales channels. As a
leading independent supplier, the Wirecard Group offers outsourcing
and white label solutions for electronic payments. A global
platform bundles international payment acceptances and methods with
supplementary fraud prevention solutions. With regard to issuing
own payment instruments in the form of cards or mobile payment
solutions, the Wirecard Group provides companies with an end-to-end
infrastructure, including the requisite licences for card and
account products. Wirecard AG is listed on the Frankfurt Securities
Exchange (TecDAX, ISIN DE0007472060, WDI). For further information
about Wirecard, please visit http://www.wirecard.com or follow us
on twitter @wirecard.
About Allianz Partners:
Part of the Allianz Group and dedicated to bringing worldwide
protection and care, Allianz Partners is the B2B2C leader in
assistance and insurance solutions in the following areas of
expertise: assistance, international health & life, automotive
and travel insurance. These solutions, which are a unique
combination of insurance, service and technology, are available to
business partners or via direct and digital channels under three
internationally renowned brands: Allianz Assistance, Allianz Care and Allianz Automotive. This global
family of over 17,500 employees is present in 76 countries, speaks
70 languages and handles 44 million cases per year, protecting
customers and employees on all continents.
(http://www.allianz-partners.com ).
About Visa Inc.:
Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is the world's leader in digital payments.
Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative,
reliable and secure payment network - enabling individuals,
businesses and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing
network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the
world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction
messages a second.
The company's relentless focus on innovation is a catalyst for
the rapid growth of connected commerce on any device, and a driving
force behind the dream of a cashless future for everyone,
everywhere. As the world moves from analogue to digital, Visa
is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to
reshape the future of commerce. For more information, visit
(http://www.visaeurope.com), the Visa Vision blog
(vision.visaeurope.com), and @VisaInEurope.
Wirecard media contact:
Wirecard AG
Jana Tilz
Tel.: +49(0)89-4424-1363
E-Mail: jana.tilz@wirecard.com