RBS and National Bank of Greece partner on retail payments

New service: i-bank Simple Pay Spot

Any retail shop can join the i-bank Simple Pay Spot network, created through a strategic agreement between the National Bank of Greece and RBS S.A. With this innovative service, consumers simply visit the nearest small shop in their area (mini market, kiosk, corner shop, pharmacy, bakery and so on) displaying the “i-bank Simple Pay Spot” sign to pay their utility bills (electricity, natural gas, water and more), telecoms and other bills quickly and easily, or to buy intangible products such as prepaid mobile credit.

The number of approved shops that join the “i-bank Simple Pay Spot” network will be fixed for each geographical area.

Displaying the sign of an approved “i-bank Simple Pay Spot” gives your shop prestige and recognition and sets it apart from local competitors. The shop also gains extra visibility, both through the National Bank of Greece’s regular advertising campaigns for the “i-bank Simple Pay Spot” network and through its listing on a dedicated website of all “Payment Points”.

The competitive advantages of joining the new i-bank Simple Pay Spot network:

1. Your shop becomes a strategic centre for electronic transactions in its area, using the National Bank of Greece’s infrastructure.
2. It has access to all National Bank of Greece channels (branches, ATMs, APS, internet banking) for its transactions. For cash deposits in particular, it can use more than 1,400 of the bank’s ATMs, 650 of which accept cash deposits without an envelope, credited to the account immediately.
3. It is fitted with state-of-the-art equipment: a complete RBS till and electronic payment system (touch POS). Alternatively, the equipment can be:
   ELIO PoSS, which besides the hardware comes with an advanced pre-installed software application that also covers the shop’s wider needs, such as issuing legal tax receipts, full till management, item management, loyalty schemes (points, coupons), sales reports and more.
   Microemporio RMS, a unique solution for high-volume retail and business management, with all the equipment any small or medium-sized retail business needs.
4. The shop keeps full control and ownership of the equipment, as well as the guarantee that the services will run without interruption.
5. Joining the i-bank Simple Pay Spot network is quick and simple.
6. The shop, business or office gains new customers, whom it can reach to promote its own products.
7. Every bill paid brings income to your shop.

For more information, or to apply for your shop to join the i-bank Simple Pay Spot network, please contact us!