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TNS, UCP partner to expand US unattended payment capabilities

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 — 16:21:09 (UTC)

TNS and UCP Partner to Expand US Unattended Payment Capabilities

TNS and UCP collaboration expands access to unattended payment expertise across North America

RESTON, VA, September 15, 2026 – Transaction Network Services (TNS) has entered into a partnership agreement with Unattended Card Payments (UCP), which specializes in EMV-compliant hardware and payment solutions for attended and unattended card payment terminals across North America.

The agreement represents an important step in TNS’s go-to-market strategy, expanding its partner ecosystem and creating new opportunities across the unattended payments market. Through the collaboration, UCP customers will gain access to TNS’s Payment Orchestration platform, deep unattended payments expertise, broad terminal certifications and proven ability to support complex customer environments.

“UCP has built a strong ecosystem across attended and unattended payments, with a clear focus on helping customers address complex payment requirements,” said Matt Loos, Head of Partnerships and Business Development, TNS Payments Market. “This agreement extends UCP’s existing offering with proven unattended payments capabilities, extensive device enablement and flexible integration options to its customers. Together, TNS and UCP can help customers solve complex payment challenges while creating growth opportunities for both organizations.”

Through the agreement, UCP can provide its customers with enhanced service and support, alongside access to TNS's unattended payment orchestration capabilities for parking, EV charging, ticketing, vending, car washes and laundromats as well as a wide range of other unattended use cases. By combining certified payment technology with flexible deployment and integration capabilities, TNS helps organizations meet rigorous business requirements, maximize uptime, reduce vendor complexity and manage payments securely across self-service networks.

"Collaborating with TNS represents an important step in strengthening our payments ecosystem,” said Rob Chilcoat, President, UCP. “UCP is committed to working with partners who share our dedication to delivering the high standards and specialist capabilities our customers expect. This partnership creates a strong foundation for a long-term relationship, and we see great potential for the opportunities it unlocks for both organizations as we continue to grow together.”

For more information on TNS’s unattended solutions, visit: tnsi.com/industries/payments/self-service/

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About TNS

TNS is a global leader in providing modern and secure payment and network solutions. As a leading provider of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solutions with more than 30 years of experience, TNS delivers managed service solutions to more than 2,800 organizations in over 50 countries. TNS's comprehensive portfolio spans unattended and in-store payment terminals, online payment solutions, secure global network connectivity and seamless payment processing through its cloud native payment orchestration platform. Through its industry-leading managed services, TNS helps organizations reduce the complexity of fragmented payments and connectivity through a single trusted partner.

For more information, please visit tnsi.com.

About UCP

UCP is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada and specializes in EMV and PCI-compliant hardware and payment gateway solutions for attended and unattended payment acceptance use cases across North America. Founded in 2013 as a sister company to Hemisphere West Europe, UCP draws on a combined 35 years of experience supporting unattended transactional kiosk deployments and addressing the unique challenges of this marketplace, both before and after devices reach the field. The company's PCI P2PE and PCI-PIN certified Key Injection Facility ensures accurate, compliant application and key loading, along with documented and compliant hardware deployment standards. That same commitment to getting it right carries through to UCP's customer support, with a responsive team guiding clients from initial solution selection through post-deployment troubleshooting and ongoing service. UCP delivers informed recommendations backed by deep industry expertise. For more information, visit www.ucp-inc.com.

TNS Contact

TNS Bronte Saulle / Maria McDonald +44 (0)114 292 0200 pr@tnsi.com

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