AirCoin International partners Epic Technology to launch payment platform for global traveller

Australian-based start-up AirCoin International joined hands with Sri Lanka’s Epic Technology Group, a premier technology conglomerate synonymous with innovative FinTech solutions, to develop and launch a unique platform which is set to revolutionise the global travel market. 

Epic will act as the Strategic Technology Partner for AirCoin’s travel service and payment platform and will play the role of Strategic Technology Consultant too.

AirCoin International is an innovative FinTech start up which began in Australia and now has expanded into Singapore with its sole focus being to disrupt the global travel market by pioneering the disintermediation of foreign currency exchange, cross-border payments and destination-based travel arrangements.

At the contract signing ceremony, Executive Chairman and Managing Director of Epic Lanka, Dr. Nayana Dehigama, said: “I am indeed honoured to be able to partner AirCoin International, such a dynamic and disruptive FinTech which is constantly pushing the boundaries for innovation with their products and services.” 

Epic Technology Group Executive Chairman and Managing Director Dr. Nayana Dehigama after signing the agreement with AirCoin CEO Alex Gold. Director/CEO Epic Lanka Viraj Mudalige and other officials from AirCoin were also present at the signing

“Today’s travel is no longer the way it used to be a decade ago. There are faster and more innovative ways to choose your destination, make travel arrangements and pay for services from the preferred foreign currency at your fingertips. In my view this is the type of synergy between Epic and AirCoin which was needed to revolutionise global travel. I am confident that our out-of-the box solutions will play an integral part in this innovative payment platform which is about to redefine and revolutionise global travel,” added Dr. Dehigama. 

Speaking at this ceremony, AirCoin International CEO Alex Gold said: “It gives me great privilege to partner with Epic Technology Group, a company of international repute in providing superior software solutions in the domains of FinTech, document management, secure mobile communication, mobile enterprise automation and information security. The convergence of these core competencies and domain expertise will help us to build our dream product quite comfortably as we do not have to work with multiple solutions providers to cover different aspects of the intended product.” 

“AirCoin is in the process of building a seamless, across-the-border payment platform, which will also enable travellers to withdraw local currency or make retail payments at attractive currency exchange rates with no additional hidden fees or charges associated with foreign currency conversions. This platform will enable travellers to directly connect with local tour operators in the preferred destinations, reserve services and make payment directly. The platform will also benefit the travel agents and travel service providers to eliminate the need to go through aggregator agencies giving away a significant share of revenue.”

Today, Epic is an award-winning technology leader of international repute that ‘bridges humans and technology’ through innovative solutions. With an unprecedented number of national and international accolades won over the past years that include the highest number of awards won by a single company at the National Best Quality Software Awards for five years, National Business Excellence Gold Award in ICT for three consecutive years, the first Gold Award at APICTA for Sri Lanka in the financial services sector, Epic shows technological dominance, product supremacy and entrepreneurial excellence.