Ukash, the world's fastest-expanding prepaid-cash issuing
estate, continues its international expansion in 2010 with the
announcement that the company's e-cash vouchers are now available
directly nationwide to consumers in France for the first time,
through a partnership with major issuing network la SAF.
Consumers can now purchase Ukash vouchers to shop safely online
from 15,000 point of sale terminals operated by la SAF and its
subsidiaries, found mostly in tobacconists and newsagents across
the country.
A paper voucher will be issued at point of purchase with a code
that is redeemable at any site where Ukash is accepted and can be
combined, split or converted; a convenient way for consumers to
shop online across websites from different countries.
Ukash has been operating successfully in France for some time
and vouchers have been available via the prepaid Toneo card and
online through a secure bank transfer (by visiting www.ukash.com)
since mid-2009. Consumers can still obtain Ukash through Toneo and
online but can now also get Ukash directly in 15,000 outlets.
Globally, Ukash is available at more than 300,000 physical issuing
points and spans 29 countries.
Mark Chirnside, Chief Executive Officer, Ukash, said: "Since
Ukash first launched in France, it has proven to be a very popular
payment method, and our new partnership with la SAF is evidence of
the rising consumer need in the country to spend cash online. Now
consumers can purchase Ukash conveniently from physical locations
across the country, allowing more people to benefit from the
simplicity and privacy of shopping online with cash."
In partnership with la SAF, Ukash vouchers are available for
purchase wherever the Ukash logo is featured in shops and other
terminals. Consumers can purchase the printed vouchers with cash in
amounts of 20, 50, 100 and 200 EUR. Additional locations where
consumers can purchase Ukash in France are listed on the Ukash
location finder at www.ukash.com.