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SPAIN’S YAAP LAUNCHES M-COMMERCE PLATFORM WITH MOBILE TECH ENABLED BY MONITISE

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Posted on June 14, 2014

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· Last updated: December 11, 2018

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Mobile Money leader’s mobile commerce platform supports service launched by the JV of CaixaBank, Santander and Telefónica

Monitise Powers Yaap’s Mobile Commerce Launch

Monitise plc (LSE: MONI) announces it is the technology partner behind Yaap Shopping, the Spanish mobile commerce service launched by the alliance of CaixaBank, Santander and Telefónica.

Key Features of Yaap Shopping Platform

Yaap Shopping is a virtual mobile commerce service in which thousands of retailers in Spain can generate revenue through digital interaction with consumers via offers, discounts and loyalty programmes within a state-of-the-art, cloud-based mobile commerce system. It also gives consumers the ability to buy on the move from local retailers that they use every day.

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Monitise and Partner Statements on Collaboration

Lee Cameron, Chief Commercial Officer at Monitise plc, commented: “We are honoured to be supporting this initiative, formed by three pioneering, leading brands which are raising the bar for digital innovation on a global scale. It is a shining example of world-class collaboration in the Mobile Money space. It’s large-scale convergence like Yaap which will be key to successful mobile commerce.”

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Cameron added: “Mobile is the one channel which bridges both the physical and digital worlds, so Yaap has the potential to be transformational for the retail world from both a merchant and consumer perspective.”

Background of the Yaap Joint Venture

The joint venture members first unveiled details of Yaap in an announcement on April 10. The alliance, initiated in Spain, has a mission is to create new and open digital services with a global outlook. Yaap represents the first time in Europe that financial institutions and telecom operators have joined to innovate together in the creation of new digital services. It has the potential to reach 600,000 businesses in Spain alone. Monitise’s involvement with the agreement follows on from a five-year alliance formed with Telefónica, announced on July 1, 2013.

Key Takeaways

  • Yaap Shopping launched by JV of CaixaBank, Santander and Telefónica with Monitise as technology partner launching a mobile commerce platform in Spain.
  • The platform enables local retailers to engage customers with offers, discounts and loyalty programs via a cloud‑based mobile system.
  • Monitise's role builds on its existing five‑year alliance with Telefónica.
  • Yaap marked Europe’s first major joint venture between banks and telecom operators to offer open digital services.
  • Platform aimed to reach thousands of retailers in Spain, supporting purchases on the move.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yaap Shopping?
A mobile commerce platform in Spain developed by the joint venture of CaixaBank, Santander and Telefónica, enabling retailers to offer digital offers, discounts and loyalty via mobile.
Who provides the technology for Yaap Shopping?
Monitise serves as the technology partner, supplying the cloud‑based mobile commerce platform.
Why is Yaap significant in Europe?
It’s the first large‑scale alliance between financial institutions and telecom operators in Europe to jointly create open digital services.
What benefits do retailers get from Yaap Shopping?
They can reach consumers via mobile with offers, discounts and loyalty programs without needing their own digital infrastructure.
What is the reach potential of Yaap Shopping?
It targets thousands of retailers across Spain, enabling consumers to buy on the move from local shops.

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