Bluefin Announces Integration to Visa Platform Connect to Deliver PCI-Validated Point-to-Point Encryption Globally

Multi-acquiring collaboration also includes integration to Cybersource for e-commerce Fraud Management and Payment Security

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bluefin, the integrated payments pioneer in PCI-validated Point-to-Point (P2PE) encryption and tokenization services that protect payments and sensitive data, today announced the integration of their international payment gateway to Visa Platform Connect. The solution initially delivers PCI-validated point-to-point encryption (P2PE) processing on Android devices with Bluefin's P2PE-validated NaTALI payment application connecting to 220 acquirers across the globe.

The integration will deliver a single, rapid, secure connection for acquirers utilizing Visa Platform Connect including payment processing in multiple currencies to Visa and other major card networks. Bluefin also will utilize the Cybersource Decision Manager platform to deliver a solution to help retailers reduce fraud and accept more valid orders across channels and geographies.

“Bluefin is thrilled to be working with Visa Acceptance Solutions to deliver a true international multi-acquiring P2PE solution for retailers that removes the cost and complexity of building and managing separate integrations,” said Tim Barnett, Chief Information Officer at Bluefin. “In addition, the Cybersource fraud and risk management solution helps accelerate good transactions and block bad ones, so our customers can focus on their business.”

“At Visa Acceptance Solutions, we are dedicated to advancing payment security and innovation on a global scale. We are excited to collaborate with Bluefin to bring enhanced security and efficiency to the global payments ecosystem. By leveraging our Visa Platform Connect, Card Present Connect, and Decision Manager solutions, we are enabling retailers to benefit from state-of-the-art PCI-validated Point-to-Point Encryption and robust fraud management capabilities,” said Andre Machicao, SVP, Visa Acceptance Solutions. “Together, we are helping merchants reduce complexity, enhance customer trust, and grow their businesses with confidence.”

About Bluefin

Bluefin is the recognized integrated payments leader in encryption and tokenization technologies that protect payments and sensitive data. Our product suite includes solutions for contactless, face-to-face, call center, mobile, E-commerce and unattended payments and data in the healthcare, higher education, government and nonprofit industries. The company’s 300 global partners serve 35,000 connected enterprise and software clients operating in 60 countries. Bluefin is a Participating Organization (PO) of the PCI Security Standards Council (SSC) and is headquartered in Atlanta, with offices in Waterford, Ireland and Vienna, Austria.