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IKANO CREATES EVEN MORE SPARK FOR TESCO CUSTOMERS

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Posted on April 25, 2014

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Ikano Bank Partners with Tesco

Retail finance specialist Ikano Bank UK has announced that it has been appointed by Tesco to provide finance solutions for customers of the retailer’s electrical division.

Finance Options Available for Customers

Ikano Bank UK will work alongside the Tesco Tech Support team, providing point of sale finance options such as Interest Free Credit, Buy Now Pay Later and Interest Bearing Loans in over 250 of Tesco’s UK stores.

IKANO Creates Even More Spark For TESCO Customers

IKANO Creates Even More Spark For TESCO Customers

Tesco Tech Support and Customer Service

Tesco Tech Support is the grocery chain’s specialist technology team that supports its electrical division. This online and instore community provides information before, during and after sales to help customers really understand the products they are buying, so that they get maximum enjoyment and value.

“Ikano’s flexible payment options will complement the expert, impartial advice and guidance that our Tesco Tech Support teams currently provide to our customers,” explains Richard Prior, Tesco Tech Support Operations Manager.

Strategic Importance of the Partnership

This partnership marks Ikano Bank UK’s successful entry into the electrical store finance market, and will be one of several new retail partner relationships that the company plans to announce in 2014.

Paul O’Leary, partner director at Ikano Bank UK, concludes: “We are delighted to have begun a partnership with one of the most recognised retail brands in the world and one which shares many of our values, including conducting business on fair terms.”

Ikano Bank’s Other Retail Partnerships

In the UK Ikano Bank delivers finance solutions to several household name retail partners including Bensons, DFS, Harveys and IKEA.

Key Takeaways

  • Ikano Bank UK was appointed by Tesco to offer point‑of‑sale finance options in Tesco’s electrical division across 250+ UK stores.
  • Finance options include Interest Free Credit, Buy Now Pay Later, and Interest Bearing Loans at point of sale.
  • Tesco Tech Support teams provide impartial advice, now complemented by Ikano’s payment options.
  • This deal marked Ikano Bank UK’s entry into the electrical store finance market and was one of several new retail partnerships planned in 2014.
  • Ikano already provides finance solutions to major UK retailers like Bensons, DFS, Harveys and IKEA.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What finance options does Ikano Bank UK provide for Tesco customers?
Interest Free Credit, Buy Now Pay Later and Interest Bearing Loans at point of sale.
Where are these finance options available?
In over 250 Tesco UK stores, within Tesco’s electrical division.
What role does Tesco Tech Support play?
Tesco Tech Support offers impartial advice on electrical products before, during and after sales, now supported by Ikano’s finance options.
Was this Ikano Bank UK’s first venture into electrical store finance?
Yes, this partnership marked Ikano’s entry into the electrical store finance market.
Which other retailers does Ikano Bank UK already serve?
Ikano Bank UK provides finance solutions to retail partners including Bensons, DFS, Harveys and IKEA.

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