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- Provides a secure, frictionless payment experience for EV drivers.
- Enables in-person and in-app transactions with cutting-edge technology.
- Supports InstaVolt’s ambitious expansion across Europe.
Planet, a global leader in integrated payments and technology solutions, has announced a collaboration with InstaVolt, the UK’s largest ultra-rapid EV charging network, to enhance the payment experience for EV drivers by delivering seamless, secure, and flexible payment solutions at InstaVolt’s charging stations across Europe.
Already established as the UK’s largest ultra-rapid charging network, InstaVolt has expanded into Ireland, Spain, Portugal and Iceland. By leveraging Planet’s advanced payments technology, InstaVolt ensures a streamlined, reliable, and scalable payment experience for its customers.
InstaVolt selected Planet for its ability to facilitate seamless payments and support multi-currency transactions while integrating with RFID (radio frequency identification) and card payment processes. Planet’s cutting-edge technology powers both in-person and in-app transactions in EV charging environments, ensuring an intuitive and hassle-free process for drivers.
As reported by The Paypers
“We wanted to work with someone who could simplify our payment operations while delivering a smooth and flexible charging experience for our customers. Planet provides exactly that – an efficient, scalable, and seamless solution. Their support has been invaluable as we expand across Europe”, said Gary Kirkland, Chief Technology Officer, InstaVolt.
With Planet’s in-person payment solution, EV drivers can simply tap their card, plug in their vehicle, and start charging, eliminating payment friction. Planet’s terminal technology supports both RFID roaming cards and traditional card payments on a single device. Additionally, advanced features like incremental pre-authorisation enhance flexibility for customers while minimising risk for InstaVolt.
Through seamless integration with Planet’s online payments gateway, InstaVolt can now efficiently process in-app transactions, offering a consistent and scalable payment experience. With 60% of InstaVolt’s transactions made via in-person or online card payments, this ensures that the payment process aligns with customer expectations while enabling InstaVolt’s continued growth in European markets.
“At Planet, our goal is to make payments as seamless as possible for businesses and their customers. Working with InstaVolt has been a fantastic opportunity to bring innovative payment solutions to the EV charging sector. This relationship demonstrates how technology and collaboration can drive industry-wide progress, setting a new standard for EV charging payments”, said Aleksander Leicht, SVP Developing Markets, Planet.
Planet and InstaVolt are committed to driving innovation in EV charging payments. Together, they will continue to deliver seamless, customer-centric solutions, shaping the future of EV charging across multiple markets.
About Planet
Planet is a global provider of integrated technology and payments solutions for retail and hospitality customers. We create great experiences for the millions of people who use our payments, software, and tax-free solutions every minute of every day.
Planet empowers its customers to deliver great customer experiences by combining payments and software in ways that drive greater loyalty, increase revenue and save time. Founded over 35 years ago and with our headquarters in London, today we have more than 2,500 employees located across six continents serving our customers in over 120 markets.
About InstaVolt
InstaVolt is at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution, providing a reliable and widespread network of rapid EV charging stations. With over 2000 chargers live and used daily by drivers in the UK, InstaVolt are also active in Iceland and growing in Europe. having launched in Spain, Portugal and Republic of Ireland. InstaVolt are committed to making electric vehicle charging as simple and accessible as possible.
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