Elavon is to provide payment services to Société Générale’s business clients in eight countries across Europe.

Société Générale’s business clients now have access to Elavon’s cross-border payment capabilities in the UK, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland.

This complements Société Générale’s established payments infrastructure (face-to-face and e-commerce) in France.

Elavon’s payments services include accepting electronic payments from payment cards, digital wallets, alternative payment methods and real-time bank transfer capabilities. The company offers a full range of payments solutions to leading international businesses across more than 30 countries in Europe.

Omni-commerce payment solution

Services include Elavon’s omni-commerce payment solution.  This offers businesses the ability to accept payments in any payment environment needed, including in-store, mobile, mail/telephone order and online.

Aurélien Viry, Global Head of Payments and Cash Management for Société Générale comments: “Elavon’s comprehensive service capabilities across Europe will give our clients access to best-in-class service and innovation in payments.

“We are delighted to work with Elavon for payment acceptance and acquisition services across these eight European countries.”

Colin Close, Country Manager, UK and International Corporate for Elavon Financial Services adds: “We are extremely pleased to be chosen as Société Générale payments partner across Europe.

“Elavon brings the expertise of working with international businesses to facilitate cross-border operations in the UK and the continent. As part of US Bank, we are a trusted choice for financial institutions who benefit from our payments experience and capabilities.”