Mellon upgrades processing centre in Serbia, certified by Visa and Mastercard

Mellon Transaction Solutions (MTS), member of Mellon Group of Companies of Greece and a leading provider of processing services in Serbia since 2001, announced that the migration of its processing operations to the new facilities have been successfully completed with no interruption to business, becoming the most technologically advanced, certified processing center in Serbia.

The new facilities were designed with safety in mind and incorporate multi-layered state-of-the-art physical and electronic security provisions. Strict authorized access is achieved with an advanced access control system, whereas the company finalizes the new disaster recovery plan.

Holding a leading position in a data-intensive business, MTS employs highly sophisticated data protection systems and applies the stringiest electronic security controls and processes, operating on a highly protected network to secure the privacy and integrity of its intangible assets.

MTS facilities have been certified by Visa, MasterCard and is currently in the process of acquiring certification from the latest international standardization authority PCI (Payment Cards Industry).

Michael Kefalopoulos, General Manager of Mellon Transactions Solutions and Mellon Transaction Technologies, said, “This is a significant milestone for Mellon in Serbia. Not only have we become the most advanced processor in the country, but also a leading player in the wider Balkans area. With our new facilities we are able to offer to our customers faster response rates, more reliable performance, unprecedented uptime, greater processing capacity and, most importantly, piece of mind that their information remains protected throughout the processing lifecycle.”

Currently MTS is servicing 14 banks in Serbia and abroad. Recently the company started a new cooperation with CA Meridian Bank, providing certified EMV Mastercard acquiring services. The bank may now accept Mastercard and Maestro card-based transactions, increasing its turnover and market penetration.