2017
Mission Europe!
Offering mobile payment combined with value-added services from and for Europe - that is Christian Pirkner's Mission, which he has been pursuing since its foundation.
The first European payment scheme
Before starting Bluecode, Christian lived in Silicon Valley, where he led his two previous startups to highly successful exits. His companies were responsible for path breaking innovations such as digital media recognition, music playlisting and video distribution serving clients such as Microsoft, Apple, Sony, Shazam and Netflix. When he came back to Austria he founded Bluecode, the first European payment scheme.
The Bluecode family grows
The banking soon recognizes the need to promoto European solutions and the first German and Austrian banks join the Bluecode payment scheme.
Leading in offering value-added mobile payments
The company is growing and app users are happy about the nationwide Bluecode acceptance at 85 % of all food stores in Austria (among others at Billa, Bipa, Merkur and the Spar Austria Group as well as the Globus Group and at Konsum in Germany)
2018
Over 700 Mio. Alipay users benefit from Bluecode
Since 2018, Alipay users have also been benefiting from the cooperation between Bluecode and the Asian payment giant. An expansion into the German market took place in the same year. This development was not only noticeable in Germany, but also throughout Europe.
2019
Bluecode –EMPSA is born
Bluecode joins with 6 leading European payment systems to drive mobile payment independence within in Europe.
Launch Plan for Africa
Establishes team and roles out into BCA Market and gains momentum into planning for expansion.
2020
Launch of Bluecode Africa
Bluecode launches in Africa. Adapting and redesigning the platform for Africa markets.
Our values
Simplicity
We make complex things simple and easy to understand.
Growth
We focus on continuous innovation and grow by working hand in hand with our users and partners.
Transparency
We are fair and transparent in all our actions and avoid small print.
Fun
We all believe that it is important to have fun at work while being the best.
If you are interested in being part of our team, send us an email.
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