Ralf Gladis and Frank Arnoldt found Computop in a student apartment in Bamberg. Initially an online shop provider with secure payments, Computop soon specializes in payment processing and wins prominent clients such as Kuhnert, Lexmark, CEWE Color, and Hypovereinsbank.
The company
Computop is the strategic payment partner
… for large, demanding businesses that require secure, scalable, and cross-channel payment processes. With the modular Computop Paygate platform, we offer a powerful omnichannel infrastructure for e-commerce, point of sale, and mobile payment.
Three firmly established corporate values
To ensure that Computop's success story continues into the future,
the daily activities of our payment people are guided by three firmly established corporate values.
INNOVATIVE STRENGTH
As one of the first payment service providers Computop is constantly looking for new answers to the increasing demands for security and convenience. Thanks to our consistent future orientation we are often one step ahead of the industry.
EXCELLENT SERVICE
The Payment People inspire their customers with personal, partnership-based advice and reliable support. When individual payment solutions are required, we really blossom and go the extra mile for you with the greatest pleasure.
HIGHEST QUALITY
All Computop software solutions were developed by the Bamberg Payment People themselves and are therefore 100% "Made in Germany". In this way we can ensure our promise of quality and score points with maximum flexibility.
Numbers that speak for themselves
200+
Employees
25
Years
36 bn
Transaction volume
To the point: Your payment...
...is located in
one place
Whether e-commerce, m-commerce, mail order/telephone order or point of sale - our PCI-certified payment platform Computop Paygate opens up all sales channels for you. The best thing about it is that it brings together all data from all channels on this one platform.
...is safe, your
turnover also
We protect your revenue and reputation with up-to-date solutions for fraud prevention and risk management.
...is and remains
"Made in Germany"
As an independent company based in Bamberg for over 25 years, we develop, optimize, and update our solutions in Germany and guarantee you the highest level of in-house service.
...works quite
simply
Computop Paygate can be integrated into the most important store systems and linked to any accounting/inventory management system. Our homogeneous interface for many payment methods worldwide reduces complexity and your implementation effort. Your customers benefit from a simple, smooth checkout.
...is always up
to date
Our payment people make sure that your payment solution is always up to date. You and your customers benefit from our innovative spirit and best-in-class solutions. We offer you global payment know-how - combined with competent, reliable service.
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Milestones of the Computop Story
When two young, technology-affine High Potentials named Ralf Gladis and Frank Arnoldt founded Computop in 1997, they firmly believed in the immense development potential of online stores. In order to give their start-up and the e-commerce industry a real boost, they quickly focused on store success criterion number 1: simple and secure payment processing. It was a wise decision - because the company, which started out on a small scale in a Bamberg student dormitory with great visions, has gradually developed into the leading payment service provider for global payment transactions.
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The Computop Paygate goes live as the first integrated payment platform.
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Computop implements European pilot projects for Visa (secure card payments with 3D Secure) and Mastercard (PCI security standards).
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Computop begins its international expansion with local payment methods from around the world.
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Stephan Kück becomes CEO of Computop, bringing 20 years of banking experience to the rapidly growing company.
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Computop acquires the EOS Payments business from the Otto Group, gaining hundreds of new customers. The company expands its offering from online payment to omnichannel payment, including POS terminals.
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Computop becomes the first German payment service provider to receive PCI P2PE certification for highly secure card payments at the POS.
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After more than 20 years, Computop undertakes a comprehensive rebranding – both visually and strategicall – marking a new direction.
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In record time, Computop receives approval as a Girocard network operator.
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Computop drops "Wirtschaftsinformatik" from its name and now operates as Computop Paygate GmbH.
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As one of only a few payment service providers in Europe, Computop is simultaneously certified to ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, PCI-PIN, and PCI-P2PE.
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Computop appoints Thomas Egglseder as CFO and member of the management board. He is responsible for core areas such as Finance, HR, and Legal.
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25 years of payment: Computop has become the market leader in German e-commerce and a white-label payment provider for global banks and acquirers.
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Computop welcomes Nexi as a shareholder and focuses on joint international growth in omnichannel payment.
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Toll Collect commissions Computop to handle all payment processing for the German truck toll system.
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Computop appoints Kenneth M. Overgaard-Nielsen as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and member of the management board.
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Alongside the established enterprise solution Computop Paygate, the new SMB product Computop Checkout launches in the DACH region.
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Staying true to its pioneering spirit: With the launch of the EPI payment method Wero, Computop handles acquirer processing for several banks.
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Kenneth M. Overgaard Nielsen takes over the position of CEO of Computop.
The leading heads of the Payment People
Kenneth M. Overgaard-Nielsen
MANAGING DIRECTOR, CEO
Kenneth M. Overgaard-Nielsen has been responsible for German and European corporate development in his function as CEO of Computop.
He began his professional career in various positions in strategy development and implementation before joining the Danish payment service provider Nets, where he later supported the acquisition by Nexi Group. Most recently, he worked in the Nexi Group's e-commerce business unit as Head of Group e-commerce Delivery and integration.
Kenneth M. Overgaard-Nielsen is married and has three children. In his free time, he enjoys sports, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Thomas Egglseder
MANAGING DIRECTOR, CFO
The trained banker began his professional career in 1995 at Sparkasse Bamberg. There, Thomas Egglseder went through important career steps from branch manager to assistant to the board of directors. After completing his extra-occupational studies, he moved to Computop in 2011 and was primarily responsible for organizational development.
Thomas Egglseder has been responsible for Finance, Human Resources, Business Solutions, Legal and Facility Management in his function as CFO since 2021. His last step was the foundation of a payment institution, Computop Finance GmbH, where he also took over the management.
Thomas Egglseder's sporting passion is soccer.
