{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"145844","rtpr_id":"nBwbQw3xDa-20260917","ticker":"NATL","exchange":"NYSE","all_tickers":["NATL"],"title":"NCR Atleos Selected by Bank Pekao S.A. to Modernize Card Payment Processing Infrastructure with Authentic Switch","author":"Business Wire","published_at":"2026-09-17T06:00:00.385Z","article_body":"NCR Atleos Selected by Bank Pekao S.A. to Modernize Card Payment Processing\nInfrastructure with Authentic Switch\n\nNCR Atleos\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncratleos.com&esheet=54605893&newsitemid=20260916140094&lan=en-US&anchor=NCR+Atleos&index=1&md5=62369833da70f829ba48aee96949db5b)\nCorporation (NYSE: NATL) (“Atleos”), a leader in expanding self-service\nfinancial access for financial institutions, retailers and consumers, today\nannounced that Bank Pekao S.A., one of the largest financial institutions in\nCentral and Eastern Europe, has selected the Atleos Authentic™ payment\nswitching platform as part of its card payment processing infrastructure\nmodernization strategy.\n\nUnder the agreement, Atleos will provide its Authentic switch platform to\nsupport Bank Pekao S.A. card payment processing operations and future\ninnovation objectives. The implementation is expected to help modernize the\nbank’s card payments infrastructure while providing a scalable foundation\nfor future growth and evolving customer needs.\n\n\"As one of the leading financial institutions in Central and Eastern Europe,\nwe are continuously investing in technologies that enhance efficiency,\nresilience and innovation across our operations,\" said Maciej Jopyk, CIO/head\nof IT, Bank Pekao S.A. \"After a comprehensive evaluation process, we selected\nthe Authentic platform because of its proven capabilities, flexibility and\nstrong track record supporting payment modernization initiatives at financial\ninstitutions around the world. We look forward to working with Atleos to\nadvance our infrastructure strategy and support future growth.\"\n\nBank Pekao S.A. joins other financial institutions that rely on the Authentic\nplatform to power mission-critical card payment processing environments. The\nplatform enables institutions to modernize legacy infrastructures, streamline\noperations and accelerate the introduction of new payment services.\n\n\"This agreement with Bank Pekao S.A. represents an important milestone for\nAtleos and further demonstrates Authentic leadership in helping financial\ninstitutions modernize complex payments environments,\" said Bartłomiej\nŚliwa, Area Vice President, Central and Eastern Europe, Global Sales, for\nAtleos. \"As one of the most respected banking brands in the region, Bank Pekao\nS.A. provides an outstanding example for organizations pursuing similar\ntransformation initiatives. We are proud to support the bank's modernization\nstrategy and look forward to delivering a successful implementation that\ncreates long-term value.\"\n\nThe agreement further strengthens Atleos presence in Central and Eastern\nEurope and highlights growing demand among financial institutions seeking to\nreplace legacy payment processing systems with modern, scalable platforms\ndesigned to support future innovation.\n\nAbout Atleos\n\nAtleos (NYSE: NATL) is a leader in expanding self-service financial access,\nwith industry-leading ATM expertise and experience\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncratleos.com%2Fbanking&esheet=54605893&newsitemid=20260916140094&lan=en-US&anchor=ATM+expertise+and+experience&index=2&md5=7adecc58148ca8f1bd9d1101a7f26080)\n, unrivaled operational scale including the largest independently-owned ATM\nnetwork\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncratleos.com%2Fbanking%2Fatm-network-and-allpoint&esheet=54605893&newsitemid=20260916140094&lan=en-US&anchor=ATM+network&index=3&md5=460319ce0f0c5f0ca6c2916ef1807bd5)\n, always-on global services\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncratleos.com%2Fservices%2Fatm-management&esheet=54605893&newsitemid=20260916140094&lan=en-US&anchor=global+services&index=4&md5=3ab8534e5595c217d030090eea5676a8)\nand constant innovation\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncratleos.com%2Fbanking%2Fatm-as-a-service&esheet=54605893&newsitemid=20260916140094&lan=en-US&anchor=innovation&index=5&md5=dd8e503f5ca0583fe2dbf78aca94590f)\n. Atleos improves operational efficiency for financial institutions, drives\nfootfall for retailers and enables digital-first financial self-service\nexperiences for consumers. Atleos is ranked #12 in Newsweek’s prestigious\n2025 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces(®) list. Atleos is headquartered in\nAtlanta, Ga., with approximately 20,000 employees globally. For more\ninformation, visit www.ncratleos.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncratleos.com%2F&esheet=54605893&newsitemid=20260916140094&lan=en-US&anchor=www.ncratleos.com&index=6&md5=fd19a3ec41e0e73f08785a2a39740c57)\n.\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260916140094/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260916140094/en/)\n\nMedia contact \n\nScott Sykes\n\nNCR Atleos\n\nscott.sykes@ncratleos.com (mailto:scott.sykes@ncratleos.com)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nBwbQw3xDa-20260917","title":"NCR Atleos Selected by Bank Pekao S.A. to Modernize Card Payment Processing Infrastructure with Authentic Switch","author":"Business Wire","ticker":"NATL","created":"2026-09-17T06:00:00.385Z","tickers":["NATL"],"exchange":"NYSE","article_body":"NCR Atleos Selected by Bank Pekao S.A. to Modernize Card Payment Processing\nInfrastructure with Authentic Switch\n\nNCR Atleos\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncratleos.com&esheet=54605893&newsitemid=20260916140094&lan=en-US&anchor=NCR+Atleos&index=1&md5=62369833da70f829ba48aee96949db5b)\nCorporation (NYSE: NATL) (“Atleos”), a leader in expanding self-service\nfinancial access for financial institutions, retailers and consumers, today\nannounced that Bank Pekao S.A., one of the largest financial institutions in\nCentral and Eastern Europe, has selected the Atleos Authentic™ payment\nswitching platform as part of its card payment processing infrastructure\nmodernization strategy.\n\nUnder the agreement, Atleos will provide its Authentic switch platform to\nsupport Bank Pekao S.A. card payment processing operations and future\ninnovation objectives. The implementation is expected to help modernize the\nbank’s card payments infrastructure while providing a scalable foundation\nfor future growth and evolving customer needs.\n\n\"As one of the leading financial institutions in Central and Eastern Europe,\nwe are continuously investing in technologies that enhance efficiency,\nresilience and innovation across our operations,\" said Maciej Jopyk, CIO/head\nof IT, Bank Pekao S.A. \"After a comprehensive evaluation process, we selected\nthe Authentic platform because of its proven capabilities, flexibility and\nstrong track record supporting payment modernization initiatives at financial\ninstitutions around the world. We look forward to working with Atleos to\nadvance our infrastructure strategy and support future growth.\"\n\nBank Pekao S.A. joins other financial institutions that rely on the Authentic\nplatform to power mission-critical card payment processing environments. The\nplatform enables institutions to modernize legacy infrastructures, streamline\noperations and accelerate the introduction of new payment services.\n\n\"This agreement with Bank Pekao S.A. represents an important milestone for\nAtleos and further demonstrates Authentic leadership in helping financial\ninstitutions modernize complex payments environments,\" said Bartłomiej\nŚliwa, Area Vice President, Central and Eastern Europe, Global Sales, for\nAtleos. \"As one of the most respected banking brands in the region, Bank Pekao\nS.A. provides an outstanding example for organizations pursuing similar\ntransformation initiatives. We are proud to support the bank's modernization\nstrategy and look forward to delivering a successful implementation that\ncreates long-term value.\"\n\nThe agreement further strengthens Atleos presence in Central and Eastern\nEurope and highlights growing demand among financial institutions seeking to\nreplace legacy payment processing systems with modern, scalable platforms\ndesigned to support future innovation.\n\nAbout Atleos\n\nAtleos (NYSE: NATL) is a leader in expanding self-service financial access,\nwith industry-leading ATM expertise and experience\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncratleos.com%2Fbanking&esheet=54605893&newsitemid=20260916140094&lan=en-US&anchor=ATM+expertise+and+experience&index=2&md5=7adecc58148ca8f1bd9d1101a7f26080)\n, unrivaled operational scale including the largest independently-owned ATM\nnetwork\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncratleos.com%2Fbanking%2Fatm-network-and-allpoint&esheet=54605893&newsitemid=20260916140094&lan=en-US&anchor=ATM+network&index=3&md5=460319ce0f0c5f0ca6c2916ef1807bd5)\n, always-on global services\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncratleos.com%2Fservices%2Fatm-management&esheet=54605893&newsitemid=20260916140094&lan=en-US&anchor=global+services&index=4&md5=3ab8534e5595c217d030090eea5676a8)\nand constant innovation\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncratleos.com%2Fbanking%2Fatm-as-a-service&esheet=54605893&newsitemid=20260916140094&lan=en-US&anchor=innovation&index=5&md5=dd8e503f5ca0583fe2dbf78aca94590f)\n. Atleos improves operational efficiency for financial institutions, drives\nfootfall for retailers and enables digital-first financial self-service\nexperiences for consumers. Atleos is ranked #12 in Newsweek’s prestigious\n2025 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces(®) list. Atleos is headquartered in\nAtlanta, Ga., with approximately 20,000 employees globally. For more\ninformation, visit www.ncratleos.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncratleos.com%2F&esheet=54605893&newsitemid=20260916140094&lan=en-US&anchor=www.ncratleos.com&index=6&md5=fd19a3ec41e0e73f08785a2a39740c57)\n.\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260916140094/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260916140094/en/)\n\nMedia contact \n\nScott Sykes\n\nNCR Atleos\n\nscott.sykes@ncratleos.com (mailto:scott.sykes@ncratleos.com)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-09-17T06:00:00.635455362Z","server_sent_at_ms":1789624800635},"received_at":"2026-09-17T06:00:00.691Z","source_url":"https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260916140094/en/"},"analysis":{"id":"134682","press_release_id":"145844","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"IT Services","sector":"Information Technology"},"redFlags":["Financial terms, contract duration, and expected revenue 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