Global Blue Group Holding AG, established in 1980 and headquartered in Wangen-Brüttisellen, Switzerland, specializes in delivering technology-driven transaction processing services. These offerings serve a broad spectrum of clients, including merchants, banks, acquirers, governmental bodies, and international travelers throughout Europe, the Asia Pacific, and other global regions. The company operates through three core segments: 1. Tax Free Shopping Technology Solutions (TFSS): This division offers a crucial value-added tax (VAT) refund service, enabling qualifying international shoppers to reclaim VAT on purchases made abroad. It also provides valuable intelligence and marketing support to its partners. 2. Added-Value Payment Solutions (AVPS): AVPS facilitates convenient currency selection at the point of sale for international shoppers, allowing them to pay in their home or destination currency through brands such as Dynamic Currency Choice and Currency Select. Beyond this, Global Blue extends its payment capabilities to include currency conversion for physical points of sale, comprehensive dynamic currency conversion (DCC) services (including at ATMs), and multi-currency processing for online retailers. This segment also offers broader e-commerce return solutions. 3. Complementary Retail Tech Solutions (CRTS): This segment features innovative retail technology platforms. Notable among them is ZigZag, a digital platform designed to fully streamline and enhance the e-commerce returns journey for both retailers and consumers. Another key offering is Yocuda, which empowers retailers to generate and send digital receipts directly to their customers.
