Swiff partners with Affinitas to launch Mikit mPOS in Mexico

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MEXICO CITY, Aug. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Swiff, a trademark of SCCP Group, today announced its partnership with Affinitas, a payment solutions provider, to launch an innovative, secure Chip and PIN & Sign mPOS solution in Mexico. Swiff will provide its mobile payment expertise through its unique authentication technology and hardware for Affinitas' client ecosystem. Swiff's secure, white-label mPOS solution will launch under the Mikit brand for Affinitas Clients like Sí Vale, Afirme and First Data. Marking Swiff as a key mobile payments provider in Mexico, this partnership also signifies a mobile readiness in the region.

Swiff's innovative and unique technology gives the tools to roll out mobile strategies that enable bank-level secured, authenticated transactions. The Swiff mPOS platform's key differentiating factor is a secure and patented 2-Factor Authentication (2FA) technology, which permits mobile tracking, user authorization and fraud prevention. As a result of Swiff's one-of-a-kind secure authentication, Swiff Technology was chosen to participate in the Visa Ready Program, a selective program that certifies mPOS providers to boost mobile payment adoption worldwide.

SCCP's innovative mPOS platform integrated with a Chip and PIN & Sign solution will support acceptance and visibility of mPOS in Latin and Central America, beginning with Mexico. The Swiff mPOS solution will add value for both Affinitas and its merchants alike, streamlining the mPOS trend across the Americas.

"We are extremely proud to announce our partnership with Affinitas.  Our ironclad security paired with Affinitas' key local network creates a flagship mPOS brand for the rest of the country and for mobile payments in Latin America. Swiff's launch under the Mikit brand solidifies our expansion and readiness in the region," says Juan M. Guzman, Country Manager of SCCP Mexico.

About Swiff and SCCP Group

SCCP Group is a global innovator in secure mobile-based payment technologies. Incorporated in 2010, SCCP Group brings together a suite of end-to-end secure payment solutions to card issuing and merchant acquiring services around the world. Using the company's unique, and fully patented, proprietary technologies in payment processing and authentication, the merchant customers of financial institutions are able to deploy one integrated payment solution. Headquartered in Singapore, SCCP Group delivers tailored, white-label payment solutions for its customers in Asia Pacific, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Russia and the Americas.

About Affinitas

Affinitas is a Mexican company that possesses over 10 years experience in the implementation of secure payment technological platforms, as well as in the implementation of loyalty programmes and e-commerce solutions. Based in Mexico City's center, Affinitas provides its customers with IT services, as well as innovative and highly performing solutions, while focusing on delivering added value and short-term return on investment for partners and customers alike.

Affinitas has become a key player in the banking sector, both governmental and privately-owned, by offering a top-level technological service and a commitment to meet client needs.

SOURCE SCCP Group