Contis Group has further reinforced its market leading position with a shortlisting in the presigious Card & Payments Awards 2012.

The Group’s credEcard Rewards scheme is up for the top prize in the Best Card Benefits Programme of the Year, alongside five other big-name contenders. Now in their seventh year, the awards recognise and reward excellence, customer service and innovation in the card and payments market and focus on raising the profile of best of breed programmes.

Managing director Mike Fromant commented: “The Card & Payments Awards are one of the most highly-coveted accolades in the industry and we’re delighted to have been shortlisted alongside such key players in the sector.

“The credEcard Rewards scheme has proved to be a resounding success since its launch earlier this year, helping thousands of people to regain control of their finances, and this recognition is the icing on the cake in what has been a truly exciting year for Contis.”

2011 has marked a series of milestones underpinning Contis Group’s commitment to the prepaid card market, including acceptance as a Principal Member of Visa Europe and the launch of a £2million investment programme.