UnionPay International collaborates with Barcelona-based Glovo
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UnionPay International announced a partnership with Spanish on-demand economy technology start-up Glovo in a bid to enable the former’s cardholders to use its app initially in Spain, Portugal, France, and Italy. The collaboration will allow UnionPay’s cardholders to make a range of purchases at home, with free delivery until 15th August in Spain, Portugal, and France.
Wei Zhihong, UnionPay International’s Market Director and Head of Europe, said, “…We are very pleased to have reached a partnership with one of the world’s leading on-demand economy technology start-ups. Glovo is a company which has grown rapidly since its foundation in 2015, and through this new partnership, the reach of its app is extended to our cardholders.
“This new partnership will enable our customers to benefit from Glovo’s platform and service, making purchases and arranging pick-ups without having to leave their own home. We are happy that we have been able to agree a delivery fee-free period with Glovo to help keep costs down for cardholders.”
According to UnionPay, its acceptance in France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain has grown significantly in the last 12 months with a good number of online and offline merchants accepting UnionPay cards.
Sacha Michaud, Co-founder of Glovo, said, “We are delighted to have reached a new partnership with UnionPay and hope that it represents the beginning of a long-term relationship which will benefit UnionPay cardholders throughout France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. We look forward to working together on further partnerships as we move forward.”
Recently, UnionPay International announced that the number of mobile POS SumUp merchants that accept UnionPay cards has increased in the last 12 months, thus reaching a total of 800k across Europe.
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