B4B Payments, the leading corporate payment provider is partnering with Thames Technology, to deliver its first eco-friendly card solution, made from recycled PVC.
Roughly six billion payment cards are produced annually worldwide, with 75% of gift cards still being actual physical cards. The environmentally-friendly card material made from 76% recycled post-industrial waste, will help B4B Payments reduce the amount of plastic produced for its payment cards every year.
Paul Swinton, Chief Executive Officer at B4B Payments said:
“Whilst the adoption of virtual cards is accelerating and our range of digital solutions continues to expand, we are committed to reducing the impact of card production on the environment, by using sustainable card materials.”
When considering our role in tackling environmental challenges, it was vitally important that we could maintain the superior card quality that our clients and card holders expect, but combine it with sustainable production techniques and materials that will help us protect the environment for years to come. We are delighted that our extended partnership with Thames Technology lets us deliver that.”
As a leader in FinTech and business payments and voted the Best Prepaid Product of the Year in 2019, the extended partnership with Thames Technology allows B4B Payments to add to its cutting-edge card capability, providing more choice to its corporate customers. The card is produced using a post-industrial recycled PVC core along with degradable overlay and non-plastic components including chip and antenna for payment cards. Overall creating a sustainable payment solution that will help reduce its contribution to climate change.
Angela Davies, Head of Financial and ID Sales at Thames Technology said:
“We are delighted to be supporting B4B Payments in its mission to offer a more environmentally friendly card solution to its growing list of corporate clients. Thames Technology’s business commitment to sustainability during 2020 resulted in the launch of our Eden range; a selection of PVC alternatives ideal for both financial and retail use, so it’s extremely satisfying to see our clients embrace this. “
For more information, please contact
Annelleise Brookes
Head of Marketing
E: Annelleise.brookes@b4bpayments.com
About B4B Payments
B4B Payments is a Principal Member of Mastercard and an FCA regulated Electronic Money Institution in the UK. UAB B4B Payments Europe is authorised by the Bank of Lithuania as an Electronic Money Institution. B4B Payments can operate programmes across the EEA region.
B4B Payments provides forward-thinking payment processing solutions, which enable any size organisation to manage expenses, simplify payroll, reimbursements, and offer employee rewards and incentives. With 1,000s of organisations opting for cashless business payments, it’s no wonder why B4B Payments won the “Best Prepaid Product of the Year” in 2019.
As a leader in Fintech and prepaid payment solutions for over 15 years, employing a global team, B4B Payments continues to offer innovative, flexible, and time-saving solutions that streamline and eliminate antiquated finance and accounting processes.
Tanja Hundt
Marketing Manager
E: Tanja.hundt@paragon-id.com
T: 0208 102 1881
About Thames Technology
With over 25 years’ experience across a variety of sectors, Thames Technology is one of Europe’s largest and most trusted payment card issuing partners. With our key values of integrity, quality and responsiveness, we are committed to providing a world-class service.
Thames Technology develops, manufactures, personalises and distributes payment, gift, loyalty and commercial cards, producing more than 250 million cards a year for customers in over 60 countries.
Thames Technology is part of Paragon ID, a leader in identification solutions in particular in the e-ID, transport, smart cities, traceability & brand protection and payment sectors.