Hoffenheim sign up with payment solution
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Munich/ Coventry, February 9, 2009
GERMAN-based payment solution corp have signed an agreement to operate cashless payment technology at the new home of Bundesliga leaders 1899 Hoffenheim.
The new 30,000-capacity Rhein-Neckar-Arena in Sinsheim will be the fourth German football stadium where payment solution offer a fully-integrated RFID solution.
payment solution have worked with the club to develop the bespoke system covering season tickets, access, food and other services at the new stadium which hosted its first game last month.
Heinz Peter Stroemsdoerfer, CSO/COO of payment solution, said: "There is great synergy between ourselves and Hoffenheim and we make excellent partners.
“Hoffenheim and ourselves have both enjoyed excellent growth and success in the past few years and here at payment solution we look forward to playing a role in further developing the Hoffenheim success story.
“The team at Hoffenheim have been a joy to work alongside and fully appreciate the scope and capacity of our technologies to ensure the experience at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena is as pleasurable and convenient as possible.
“The Rhein Neckar-Arena is a fantastic new venue and one which can fully utilize the range of technologies we have available to benefit the supporter and customer experience.”
Frank Briel, Chief Financial Officer of 1899 Hoffenheim, is delighted with the installation of the system.
He said: “Our decision to introduce a cashless payment system into the new Rhein-Neckar-Arena fits perfectly into our vision of 1899 Hoffenheim as one of Europe’s most forward-thinking clubs.
“With the fully integrated cashless payment system we do not only offer a lot of benefits to our own supporters but also to away fans of the clubs who also operate payment solution technologies as well.”
payment solution have introduced cashless payment technology into German World Cup venues Cologne (RheinEnergieStadion), Frankfurt (Commerzbank-Arena) and Kaiserslautern (Fritz-Walter-Stadion) as well as the new AFG Arena in St.Gallen/Switzerland.
They also introduced the first cashless payment stadium in the UK at the Ricoh Arena home of Coventry City.
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About payment solution
payment solution provides complete and truly integrated payment solutions for stadiums, arenas, theme parks and other venues for leisure & entertainment.
Using multi-functional customer cards based on RFID contact-less chip technology and comprehensive management software, the system ensures the seamless interaction of all relevant components such as ticketing, access, point-of-sale, parking, etc.
Through increased convenience for guests and visitors, faster transactions and enhanced marketing options, operating companies will enjoy higher revenue and profit.
As an experienced service provider we cover all relevant areas - from conceptual consultancy via IT Services to taking over of the complete operation of the system.
With an unique business model German based payment solution corp. provide the equipment and operational services for a cashless system. The full investment as well as all operational costs are borne by payment solution.
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