Sodexho to Accept MasterCard PayPass
Trying to bust corporate cafeteria lines, Sodexho, a provider of integrated food and facilities management in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, has announced that it will begin accepting MasterCard PayPass contactless cards at its on-site restaurants across the country. Sodexho said it has begun phase one of the implementation that includes 225 locations and will expand PayPass to 1,000 Sodexho-managed corporate sites by the end of 2007.
"Sodexho proactively looks for ways to improve our customers' dining experiences in the workplace through innovation, customized offerings and the use of the latest technology," said Michael Norris, market president and COO for Sodexho. "By accepting MasterCard PayPass for breakfast, lunch or even an afternoon snack, we are giving our customers convenience and flexibility in payment options."With MasterCard PayPass, consumers no longer need to fumble for cash and coins or swipe a card for purchases. Users simply tap their PayPass-enabled card or device on the PayPass reader, and for purchases under $25, no signature is required, which speeds the retail checkout process. PayPass also provides additional security benefits as the card is not required to leave the hands of the customer throughout the transaction process. In addition to this new payment option, Sodexho will continue to accept traditional magnetic-stripe payment cards.
"It's clear that as a leader in the industry Sodexho understands the importance of a hassle-free lunch break," said T.J. Sharkey, Group Head, National Accounts, U.S. Commerce Development, MasterCard Worldwide. "We applaud Sodexho's innovative commitment to improve the lunch experience by accepting MasterCard PayPass, so that customers have more time to read the newspaper, socialize, get back to their jobs, or just relax as opposed to standing in line."
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