G-T-P Group Ltd is now one of only two Issuing Financial Institutions within the UK that can offer the choice of both MasterCard and Visa Prepaid Cards.

The news represents a significant milestone in G-T-P’s evolution as a market-driving card solutions company and coincides with the official unveiling of the company’s new brand identity. The re-branding includes the change to a fresh, modern logo and new company website to reinforce G-T-P’s card heritage and innovative solutions.

The move to become both a MasterCard and Visa Issuer is a logical progression for G-T-P, who have simply expanded the skills and expertise that have been at the core of their business for the last ten years. “G-T-P’s core culture and focus is built around 100% accurate clearing, settlement and reconciliation, detailed compliance and fraud prevention - the same skill sets you need to be a good issuer,” comments Helen Child, G-T-P’s Chief Executive and one of the company’s original founders.

G-T-P will be launching their first MasterCard and Visa Prepaid Cards for clients ahead of Christmas, including a MasterCard Prepaid Card aimed at corporates that will use G-T-P’s exclusive retailer affinity club.

“Becoming an Issuer of both MasterCard and Visa Prepaid Cards, fits perfectly within our strategy of owning the value chain. It gives our Clients the freedom of choice, ensuring that they are not shoehorned into a less than perfect solution,” adds Helen. “This is an exciting phase of development for G-T-P, which has also seen us as finalists in both the Card Awards and the forthcoming Prepaid Awards.”