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Visit Bleep Payments at Casual Dining on the 21-22…

8th February 2018
by Ross

Bleep Payments will be exhibiting at Casual Dining at the Business Design Centre in London on the 21^st and 22^nd February 2018.

Casual Dining (winner of the prestigious ‘Best Trade Show under 2000sqm’ at the AEO Excellence Awards twice in its first 2 years) returns for an even bigger and better event in 2018.

You can find Bleep Payments on stand M139, where we will be showcasing our Payment solutions alongside our EPOS and hospitality offering. Bleep Payments can offer you fast, secure and reliable card payment machines and merchant services to suit businesses of all sizes. We offer mobile card machines, fixed counter-top and portable devices. With our flexible contract solutions, we can offer short-term rentals or longer term contracts. Our competitive and flexible pricing plans, complete with on-going, in-house service and support, ensures our card processing and merchant services can meet the needs of your business.

The eating out sector has changed dramatically in recent years and this trade show reflects the industry’s largest and fastest-growing sector – the casual dining market. Casual Dining gives this thriving industry a trade show to call its own, catering specifically for buyers and decision makers from branded and independent restaurants and pubs.

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Merry Christmas from Bleep Payments

22nd December 2017
by Ross

From everyone here at Bleep UK PLC, we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

It has been a very memorable 2017 for Bleep UK PLC and we look forward to continuing our relationship into 2018 and beyond!

We know your business does not stop over the festive period and rest assured, neither do we. Our offices are open as normal until Friday 22^nd December and then usual hours resume on Tuesday 2^nd January. To view full details of our Christmas Opening Hours, click here.

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Christmas Opening Hours 2017

19th December 2017
by Ross

At Bleep, we understand that you may need our help this Christmas.

For many of our customers, the festive season is the busiest time of the year and that is why our office and emergency support teams are available throughout.

Our offices are open as normal until Friday 22nd December and then usual hours resume on Tuesday 2nd January. Details of our office and support hours between this period are detailed below, or downloaded by clicking here:

Friday 22nd December | 09:30 – 15:00
Emergency Telephone Support | 15:00 – 22:30

Saturday 23rd December | Closed
Emergency Telephone Support | 09:30 – 22:30

Sunday 24th December | Closed
Emergency Telephone Support | 09:30 – 22:30

Christmas Day | Closed
Emergency Telephone Support | Closed

Boxing Day | Closed
Emergency Telephone Support | 09:30 – 20:00

Wednesday 27th December | 09:30 – 15:00
Emergency Telephone Support | 15:00 – 20:00

Thursday 28th December | 09:30 – 15:00
Emergency Telephone Support | 15:00 – 20:00

Friday 29th December | 09:30 – 15:00
Emergency Telephone Support | 15:00 – 20:00

Saturday 30th December | Closed
Emergency Telephone Support | 09:30 – 20:00

New Year’s Eve | Closed
Emergency Telephone Support | 09:30 – 20:00

New Year’s Day | Closed
Emergency Telephone Support | Closed

Tuesday 2nd January | 09:30 – 17:30
Emergency Telephone Support | 17:30 – 22:30

Our Glasgow Office reopens on Wednesday 3rd January. Support Department open from 09:30.

Please note, the emergency support line is for BleepCare Plan customers only.

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Bleep wins ‘Technology Provider of the Year’

17th November 201717th November 2017
by Ross

Bleep was crowned ‘Technology Provider of the Year’ at the Payments Awards in London last night.

The winners were announced by host Chris Barrie at the 5^th annual Payments Awards gala dinner at the London Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square. Over 300 people attended the sold-out ceremony to celebrate card and payments excellence and innovation.

John Wellman, Group CEO of Bleep UK PLC commented “It is an honour to taste success at the Payments Awards once again. It is a great feeling to be successful in a very competitive category – picking up the trophy for ‘Technology Provider of the Year’ is a great reward for our dedication to payments excellence and innovation this year. With the launch of Bleep Payments, our new merchant services division, we are looking to build upon this success by continuing to grow and expand in this area”.

Klarna, Zapper, Ethoca, Barclaycard, Vocalink and Paysafe were among the other companies who collected trophies on the night.

You can view the full list of winners by clicking here.

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Bleep Shortlisted at The Cards & Payments Awards 2018

15th November 201715th November 2017
by Ross

Bleep UK PLC is pleased to announce that they have been shortlisted in the category of ‘Best Achievement in Retail Payments’ at the prestigious Cards & Payments Awards 2018.

The Card & Payments Awards recognise customer service, excellence and innovation in the UK and Irish card and payments industry. They are very well established and now in its thirteenth year, each year, many eligible organisations compete for one of these prestigious Awards which are judged by an independent panel of industry experts.

Bleep’s shortlisting is as a direct result of their innovative event EPOS and Payment solutions that has helped to increase payment levels at the UEFA Champions League Final, the World Athletics Championships, Wimbledon, The Open, Tour de France and Glastonbury.

After a rigorous entry and judging process the Awards culminate in a prestigious Black Tie and Dinner at The Grosvenor House Hotel in London’s Park Lane. The 2018 Awards will be celebrated on Thursday 1 February 2018. This impressive evening is the only networking event of its kind in Europe and provides a superb opportunity to socialise with and meet some of the key players in the industry.

You can view the TCPA 2018 Shortlist Magazine at this link.

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Pay us a visit at the Restaurant Show

27th September 201727th September 2017
by Ross

We’re really looking forward to next week, where Bleep Payments will be debuting at The Restaurant Show at London’s Olympia (Mon 2nd – Weds 4th October). We will be on stand GJ31 with Bleep UK PLC, demonstrating our integrated EPOS and Payments offering.

This will be the first time since we launched our new ISO business that we’ll be out there talking to managers, decision makers and business owners directly about how we can meet their Payments needs. I was on the Bleep EPOS stand at several exhibitions earlier in the year; it’s from this direct client interaction at these events that we developed our flexible approach to pricing and contracts. Whilst we have many clients who value the surety of a long-term contract, the increase of pop-up locations and our growth into the music, sports and event market has seen a marked increase in requests for short term options. We have developed specific products aimed at supporting clients in this sector, and it’s going down a storm.

Once again, we will be working alongside colleagues from our award winning EPOS business, demonstrating how integration between our Payments and EPOS solutions can really make a difference for our clients.

If you’re in the area, please come along and see us. We look forward to talking with you.

Ian Webb, Head of Bleep Payments.

You can register for your free visitor pass by clicking here.

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Visit Bleep Payments at The Restaurant Show 2017

19th September 201722nd September 2017
by Ross

Bleep Payments will be at the Restaurant Show at the London Olympia on Stand GJ31 from the 2nd to the 4th October 2017.

Celebrating its 29th year, the Restaurant Show is the place to be for the hospitality industry to discover innovation, learn about new trends, see success and be inspired by over 450 exhibitors, including Bleep.

Bleep will be using the show to demonstrate our entire hospitality product range as well as some new products and services, including Bleep Payments, our new payments division that provides merchant services and card payment processing and the new TS-913 touch screen EPOS terminal.

Visitors will also be able to access four exciting shows under one roof and enjoy the opportunity to update their business knowledge, develop their skills, watch some of the biggest industry competitions in the live theatre and network with peers. Running alongside The Restaurant Show will be The Bar & Pub Show, Conscious Hospitality Show and Catering Equipment Expo.

Visitors will also be able to access four exciting shows by clicking here.

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Bleep Shortlisted in Two Categories at the Payments Awards

4th September 20174th September 2017
by Ross

Bleep UK PLC has been shortlisted at the Payments Awards 2017, in the categories of Technology Vendor of the Year and Best In-store Payments Solution.

Organised by FStech and sister title Retail Systems, the Payments Awards recognise excellence and innovation in the payments sector. Now in their 5th year, the awards are now well and truly a benchmark in the card and payment sector, distinguishing those individuals, companies and organisation who have launched and implemented the most outstanding payments solutions, initiatives and projects during the past year.

This year’s winners will be announced at the Payments Awards Gala Dinner and Ceremony on 16 November 2017, at the London Marriott Hotel in Grosvenor Square. The event was attended by over three hundred guests in 2016, and 2017 is set to be more spectacular than ever.

John Wellman, CEO of Bleep UK PLC said, “It has been a busy few months in terms of award recognition and it is a real honour to again be shortlisted at the Payments Awards 2017, which we have been successful at in previous years. With the launch of our new Bleep Payments division, we are committed to the payments industry and looking to grow and expand further in this area in the coming years. ”

The Payments Awards continue to be a celebration of card and payments excellence and innovation in the UK. The awards are free to enter and open to any organisation with a UK based office. Find out more and get the latest updates by following the awards on Twitter where the winners will be announced live on the night! @PaymentsAwards #PaymentsAwards

The full shortlist can be found here: http://www.payments-awards.com/awards/shortlist17.php

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Bleep launch new ISO Merchant Services Division

31st August 201724th September 2017
by Ross

Bleep UK PLC has today announced the launch of their new Independent Sales Organisation (ISO) and Merchant Services Provider (MSP), Bleep Payments.

Bleep has launched their new payments division as a result of client feedback, client demands, an ambitious growth strategy and also the changing industry that they operate in.

Bleep Payments will offer simple and straightforward merchant services with fast, secure and reliable card payment terminals, which can either be integrated with Bleep EPOS, can work alongside other EPOS providers, or as standalone card processing devices. Primarily, Bleep Payments will be catering for the core Bleep UK PLC target markets of retail and hospitality, but their main point of difference will also come in the form of short term and flexible contracts for events, sports and entertainment establishments.

In addition, the launch of Bleep Payments now means that they can provide fully integrated card payment devices and EPOS terminals. This direct integration has real tangible benefits for businesses in the shape of faster processing of transactions, speedier service times and a reduction in manual keying errors.

Ian Webb who will head up the new department and has over 25 years experience in the payments and banking industries, most recently at Global Payments and this launch has resulted in five new jobs created.

Ian Webb, Head of Bleep Payments, “With the growth of card payments, there are more opportunities to deliver added value for businesses who require simple and effective merchant services and payment processing.”

“Whilst we recognise the competitive nature of the industry, we feel we offer something different to what is already established in the marketplace by providing any point of sale need in one place. Bleep really can provide end-to-end solutions for all our clients EPOS and Payments needs.”

John Wellman, Group CEO of Bleep added, “Payments are not a new thing for Bleep. Don’t forget, in 2012 at the London Olympic Games we pioneered the launch of contactless payments in the UK alongside Visa and Ingenico.”

“The launch of Bleep Payments highlights our dedication to the industry, commitment to quality and innovation and our customer focussed approach. Every year we invest heavily in research and development to continue offering high quality EPOS and Payment solutions and we are constantly looking at ways we can enhance our offering. The launch of Bleep Payment is just one of them.”

Bleep Payments is now fully operational with a number of successful installs already deployed including Middlesborough FC, the Principality Stadium, Wimbledon, the World Athletics Championships and many of this summer’s UK music festivals. You can find out more about Bleep Payments by visiting www.bleeppayments.co.uk

About Bleep UK PLC

Bleep UK PLC is an award winning designer and manufacturer of Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) systems and Payment solutions for retail and hospitality, including bars, nightclubs, pubs, restaurants, bakeries, fast food, stadia, arenas and world’s biggest and best events. We have over 30 years’ experience providing bespoke, innovative, flexible and reliable EPOS and Payment solutions for any business, for any requirement, in any industry, emphasised by over 25,000 installations worldwide. Visit www.bleepplc.com for more info.

ENDS

If you would like more information about this press release, or to schedule an interview with a company director, please call Ian Webb, Head of Bleep Payments on 020 8961 5200 or 07495 547222 or e-mail ian.webb@bleepplc.com

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Busy Summer for Bleep Payments

16th August 201727th September 2017
by Ross

It’s been an invigorating first summer season for Bleep Payments…

Much of our time has been focussed on supporting our new clients with their merchant accounts to ensure we deliver the same high standards of customer service that our EPOS clients have come to expect from us. Pleasingly we’re seeing good take up from clients outside of our usual events, retail and hospitality establishments, with places like barber shops, hair dressing salons and eCommerce clients seeing how Bleep Payments is working well for their card payments.

Our expertise in the event, retail and hospitality sectors has seen us help numerous clients here too. We have had a successful summer providing payments facilities and card terminals to the UK music festival circuit.

You may have seen our card terminals at the likes of Glastonbury, Download, Parklife, Wilderness, Latitude & Lovebox festivals, and over the next two weeks we will be helping festival goers pay by card at both V Festivals, Reading & Leeds Festivals, and Creamfields.

Finally we were honoured to support visitors who witnessed the fantastic success Team GB had at the World Athletics Championships at London’s Olympic Stadium.

Thank you for all the positive feedback on your experiences with Bleep Payments; this really does help us continue to develop our services to our clients. I look forward to sharing further process in my next blog in September.

Ian Webb, Head of Bleep Payments

Visit Bleep Payments at Casual Dining on the 21-22…

Merry Christmas from Bleep Payments

Christmas Opening Hours 2017

Bleep wins ‘Technology Provider of the Year’

Bleep Shortlisted at The Cards & Payments Awards 2018

Pay us a visit at the Restaurant Show

Visit Bleep Payments at The Restaurant Show 2017

Bleep Shortlisted in Two Categories at the Payments Awards

Bleep launch new ISO Merchant Services Division

Busy Summer for Bleep Payments

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