Unicaja, Fiserv to Enhance Omnichannel Payments in Spain

Both companies will work together to create new tools that enhance the omnichannel processing of all payment methods.

Unicaja has partnered with Fiserv, Inc. to develop advanced payments and ecommerce solutions, integrating omnichannel capabilities with high standards of speed, security, and convenience.

The partnership combines Unicaja’s financial expertise with Fiserv’s innovative capabilities and represents Fiserv’s first such opportunity in Spain.

Both companies will work together to create new tools that enhance the omnichannel processing of all payment methods, including POS systems, ecommerce solutions and multi-currency sales, optimising development times to offer enhanced customer experience.

Under the agreement, Unicaja will offer merchants a value proposition tailored to their specific industry needs. This specialised offering prioritises security, fraud protection, and ease of use, aligning with the increasing digitisation of financial services.

“This initiative represents a decisive step in our strategy to enhance our service to businesses and self-employed individuals,” said Unicaja’s CEO, Isidro Rubiales, adding that Unicaja “prioritises generating added value and adapting its range of products and services to meet our client’s needs. With this alliance, we are not only innovating in technology but also improving our customers’ experience through solutions that optimise and simplify our payment services.”

“We are delighted to partner with Unicaja in an initiative that we believe can transform the local merchant acquiring market while creating long-term value for Unicaja’s commercial banking relationships,” said Katia Karpova, EVP and Head of EMEA at Fiserv.

“The combination of Unicaja’s reputation in the marketplace and our innovative position at the intersection of merchants and financial institutions will allow merchants in Spain to offer a world-class experience to their clients.”