Discover deal with PXP expands card's global acceptance

RIVERWOODS - PXP, a global provider of payment gateway solutions, and Diners Club International, a business unit of Discover Financial Services and part of the Discover Global Network, have announced an agreement that will expand Discover card acceptance globally.

Discover Global Network's strategy of working with key payment solution providers, such as PXP, allows the continued growth of the number of merchants that accept Discover, Diners Club, PULSE and affiliate network cards.

"This relationship is a significant part of our acceptance strategy for a key markets," said Amy Parsons, senior vice president of Global Acceptance at Discover. "PXP provides merchants with omnichannel payment applications across the retail, cruise and travel and entertainment sectors where our global card holders often visit and it is important that they can use their card of choice."

Discover Global Network has over 42 million merchant acceptance locations and 2 million ATM and cash access locations across 190 countries and territories, Discover Global Network includes Discover, Diners Club International, PULSE and affiliated networks.

"PXP is delighted to continue our work with Discover to increase the global footprint through acceptance at our merchants. The importance of choice and multifunctional card and payment acceptance channels is paramount to our service offering and the growth of our business," said Franco Del Basso, PXP director and head of business development.