Public sector bill payment collection specialist allpay Limited has extended its contract with PayPoint for a further five years.

The new agreement means that PayPoint will remain at the heart of over-the-counter bill payments for allpay’s 750 social housing and local government clients.

“Convenience has always been a key factor for our clients’ customers. PayPoint’s 23,500 outlets nationwide provide the perfect solution for busy bill payers who value a convenient location and extended opening hours,” said Tony Killeen, allpay’s managing director.

He continues: “Our relationship with PayPoint has spanned almost all of allpay’s 15 year history and we are delighted to maintain a consistent, reliable service to offer clients who handle rent and council tax payments. Payments through the PayPoint network represent a significant element of our 44 million annual transactions, which have a value of some £3.6 billion.”

PayPoint managing director, Seamus Smith, acknowledges the significance of the deal and comments:

“With more than 99% of urban households in the UK located within a mile of a PayPoint outlet and two-thirds of our customers living within quarter of a mile of a PayPoint, those who prefer to use cash to manage their budgets are assured of a truly convenient, easily accessible and trusted outlet where they can pay their council tax, rent and other essential household bills. allpay’s reputation for excellent service within the public sector made our decision to continue our relationship an easy one, and we look forward to maintaining our partnership’s success.”

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About allpay

allpay Limited is the UK’s leading payments specialist.

Established in 1996, its core business concentrates on providing bill payment services - primarily to the public sector – and handles around £3.6 billion a year, across 44 million transactions.

The company’s aim is to work with each of its clients to save them money through creating modern payment systems that are both cost effective and very convenient for the end consumer.

The company has grown to now comprise a total of seven businesses:

• Bill Payments – facilitating the collection and receipt of revenues
• Prepaid Cards – for the paying out of benefits and allowances
• Cashless – a revolutionary new cashless payments system for the education sector
• Card Manufacturing and Bureau facilities – securely producing and distributing secure credit, debit and prepaid cards
• Print and Design – fast, accurate and cost effective solutions
• 24publishing – publishing news to the housing and local government sectors via 24dash.com,  24housing magazine and 24dashjobs
• Broadband – taking fast and reliable wireless access to rural communities

allpay meets high standards of quality and security, achieving PCI DSS compliance, a comprehensive range of ISO certifications, plus MasterCard and Visa© accreditations.  ISO accreditation relates to the audit of our registered company address.

allpay is committed to managing its growth responsibly so it can continue to make a positive contribution to the community and to the environment, as well the workplace.

For more detailed information visit www.allpay.net