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Bluefin and Printec Partner to Enhance Payment Security in Europe
Slice of Retail Team
March 26, 2025
Key Highlights:
Bluefin partners with Printec to bring PCI-validated point-to-point encryption (P2PE) to European retailers.
First deployment with a global supermarket chain, securing retail payments via Verifone devices.
Printec expands into the retail sector with enhanced security, reducing compliance scope.
Bluefin’s P2PE encrypts data at the point of interaction, mitigating cyber threats and fraud risks.
Seamless integration with Verifone payment devices ensures easy deployment without workflow disruption.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes:
“The Printec team understands the critical importance of securing payment transactions in today’s omni-channel payment environment. This partnership marks a significant step in advancing payment security across Europe, providing retailers with robust data protection while streamlining payment and data compliance.”
“At Printec, we provide technologies that make life easier every minute – while ensuring the highest level of security. Our partnership with Bluefin reinforces our commitment to innovation and payment security, delivering PCI-validated P2PE as the gold standard in encryption.”
Why This Matters:
This partnership between Bluefin and Printec is a major advancement for payment security in Europe, particularly as cyber threats and data breaches continue to rise. With retail and financial sectors increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, the adoption of PCI-validated P2PE ensures end-to-end encryption, significantly reducing fraud risks and compliance challenges. The collaboration will help European retailers provide secure, seamless transactions, protecting sensitive cardholder data and fostering trust in digital payments.