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March 13, 2026
On the web
Worldline and ABN AMRO Extend Partnership to Support Payment Services in the Dutch Market
Worldline
"Worldline will continue to enhance ABN AMRO’s customer payment solutions. This collaboration underscores the value both parties place in their long-term commitment to innovation and operational excellence. Under the renewed contract, Worldline will continue to drive critical payment services for ABN AMRO, overseeing card issuing and personalization activities, and a comprehensive suite of payment solutions. This encompasses SEPA Credit Transfers, Instant Payments, and support services ensuring seamless operations across the payment value chain."
March 3, 2026
On the web
Worldline Completes Its First Wero Online Payment With the Red Cross in Belgium
Worldline
"Worldline has enabled its first Wero online payment transaction in Belgium, the second European nation to enable eCommerce payments after Germany. This historic moment was done for the Belgian Red Cross-Flanders (Rode Kruis-Vlaanderen) following the announcement of Wero’s eCommerce launch in the country."
February 24, 2026
On the web
Worldline Unveils “One Commerce”, Powering the Next Generation of Omnichannel Retail
Worldline
"Worldline announced the launch of Worldline One Commerce, a new integrated vision that redefines how merchants connect payments, data, technology and customer experiences. Merchants will gain full control to design ecosystems tailored to their customers’ expectations. Worldline will also introduce the European launch of its “à-la-carte” acquiring model, that allows merchants to flexibly choose their preferred multi-acquiring setup."
January 19, 2026
On the web
Worldline and YouLend Launch Cash Advance to Unlock Fast, Seamless Capital for Europe’s SMBs
Worldline
"Worldline and YouLend announced the launch of Cash Advance, an innovative financing solution designed to empower small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with fast, data-driven access to capital. Cash Advance enables merchants to apply for funding through a simple, fully integrated user experience - eliminating traditional friction, paperwork, and uncertainty."
January 15, 2026
On the web
Worldline Empowers Agentic Commerce With New AI Capabilities
Worldline
"Worldline is introducing new capabilities to connect AI agents to its global payment ecosystem, making payments agent-ready and enabling merchants to experiment with AI-powered workflows and commerce experiences. Worldline’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers on the Global Collect platform address this by acting as a secure bridge and translation layer between LLMs and Worldline’s APIs, enabling AI agents to initiate payment actions via natural language."
December 8, 2025
On the web
Worldline Announces the Contemplated Divestment of Its Payments Orchestration Platform PaymentIQ to Incore Invest
Worldline
"The disposal of PaymentIQ marks a further step in Worldline’s strategic refocus on core European payment activities. This transaction will simplify operations, optimise resource allocation, and enable increased management focus on core payment activities for merchants and financial institutions. Proceeds will strengthen the Group’s financial profile, enhance strategic flexibility in the medium term, and support redeployment of capital towards core activities."
December 4, 2025
On the web
Worldline Partners With Fipto to Enable Next Generation of Payments Rails With Stablecoin
Worldline
"Worldline and Fipto, a European fintech providing stablecoin payment infrastructure, announced a strategic partnership to explore how stablecoins can enhance settlement and payment services across Europe. Through collaboration and innovation, Worldline and Fipto are helping build the payment infrastructure Europe needs for the digital economy ahead."
November 6, 2025
On the web
Worldline Partners With Fipto to Enable Next Generation of Payments Rails With Stablecoin
Worldline
"Worldline and Fipto, a European fintech providing stablecoin payment infrastructure, announced a strategic partnership to explore how stablecoins can enhance settlement and payment services across Europe. Through collaboration and innovation, Worldline and Fipto are helping build the payment infrastructure Europe needs for the digital economy ahead."
July 16, 2025
On the web
Worldline Launches AI-Powered Routing to Boost Payment Authorisation Rates
Worldline
"Worldline announced the launch of its AI-powered routing solution, changing how businesses route payments globally. Following successful pilots, the solution has delivered increased authorisation rates by more than 2% in addition to the 3% improvement achieved with its rule-based routing."
July 10, 2025
On the web
Worldline Partners With Commercetools to Enhance Payment Solutions for E-commerce Businesses
Worldline
"Worldline has announced a strategic partnership with commercetools, the most versatile platform for enterprise commerce innovation. This partnership enables commercetools customers to seamlessly integrate Worldline’s comprehensive suite of payment services."
June 20, 2025
On the web
Worldline Reveals Eight Critical Payment Trends Shaping the Future of Mobility
Worldline
"Worldline has published a mobility payments white paper outlining the most significant trends that underpin how agile payment solutions can deliver smarter, more sustainable experiences."
June 4, 2025
On the web
Worldline Initiates the Launch of Wero in Ecommerce Starting This Summer
Worldline
"Worldline is ready to launch the new Wero payment method, enabling eMerchants to accept it in Germany from this summer onwards. Wero for eCommerce will subsequently be launched in Belgium in October 2025 and in France in early 2026"
May 28, 2025
On the web
PayPal Gets RBI Nod for Cross-Border Transfers—Who Benefits and How
NewsBytes
"PayPal Payments (PayPal), the Indian arm of PayPal Holdings, has received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a cross-border payment aggregator. Another fintech firm, Worldline ePayments India, also announced that it has received RBI's approval to operate under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007."
March 26, 2025
On the web
Worldline and Castles Technology Partner To Deliver Innovative Softpos Payment Solution in North America
PR Newswire
"Worldline announced a strategic partnership with Castles Technology to provide cutting-edge in-person payment solutions in North America. Castles Technology offers advanced Android payment technology, They have established a reputation for prioritizing security, innovation, and user-centric solutions, which align directly with Worldline's strategic goals and position them as a highly trusted partner."
January 21, 2025
On the web
Worldline and Wix Partner to Expand Commerce & Payments Solutions Online for Businesses in Europe and Asia Pacific
Worldline
"This partnership combines Wix’s intuitive platform to create and manage an online presence and extensive commerce tools with Worldline’s integrated payment acceptance powered by localised acquiring capabilities to offer merchants an all-in-one solution."
December 19, 2024
On the web
Worldline Launches Flexcommissions, Enabling Increased Cashflow and Payout Customization for Partners
Worldline
"Worldline announced the launch of FlexCommissions, a new flexible payout feature for its e-commerce solution that increases cash flow for partners across North America."
November 21, 2024
On the web
Worldline Enables GarantiBBVA International N.V. To Comply With EU Instant Payments Regulation With Cloud-Based Solution
Worldline
"Worldline has signed a contract with GarantiBBVA International N.V. to implement its cloud-based instant payments solution. This multi-year agreement will empower GarantiBBVA International to seamlessly comply with the latest regulatory requirements for instant payments, and it marks a significant step in the bank’s digital transformation."
October 24, 2024
On the web
Worldline Partners With Visa Acceptance Solutions to Deliver Data-Driven Fraud Management Solution
Worldline
"Worldline has announced plans to collaborate with Visa Acceptance Solutions, to launch an optimized fraud management solution. The relationship leverages both companies’ extensive transactional data and expertise, augmenting Worldline’s payment services with Cybersource Decision Manager solution to provide businesses with fraud detection across industries."
October 17, 2024
On the web
Worldline Launches “Bank Transfer by Worldline”, a New Account-To-Account Payment Method in 14 European Countries by End of 2024
Worldline
"Worldline, announced the launch of its account-to-account payment method named “Bank Transfer by Worldline”. The solution enables retailers to accept payments and completes the existing payment options offered to merchants."
October 3, 2024
On the wires
Worldline Partners With Bochk to Launch Open Platform Card Solution in Hong Kong
PR News Wire
"Worldline announced a partnership with the Bank of China (Hong Kong), making it Worldline's first customer of its open platform card solution Paysuite Essential Edition (Previously named Cardlite) in Hong Kong."
September 24, 2024
On the web
Worldline Ensures Timely Regulatory Compliance for Anadolubank Nederland N.V. By Providing Cloud-Based Instant Payments
Worldline
"Worldline has signed a contract with Anadolubank Nederland N.V. for its cloud-based instant payments solution. This partnership will enable Anadolubank to seamlessly comply with the new EU Instant Payments regulation."
July 29, 2024
On the web
PayEye and Worldline Partner on Biometric Payments
FindBiometrics
"PayEye, a biometric payment technology provider, has partnered with Worldline to develop and launch innovative payment services. A key aspect of the partnership is PayEye’s biometric “eyepos” payment terminal, which integrates iris and facial recognition technologies."
July 19, 2024
On the web
JCB and Worldline Unveil a New Whitepaper Offering European Merchants Invaluable Insights Into Facilitating Seamless Payments for International Consumers
JCB Global Website
"JCB and Worldline launched a new whitepaper to empower European merchants to explore opportunities and challenges surrounding frictionless payments. Merchants can benefit from improved customer loyalty and revenue by applying some of the steps listed in this guide."
July 17, 2024
On the web
Worldline, Antenor and Selfly Store Team Up to Bring Advanced, Innovative Grab-And-Go Machines With Seamless Contactless Payments
Worldline
"Worldline in collaboration with Antenor, announced the integration of an advanced contactless payment solution with Selfly Store, a pioneer in RFID-enabled intelligent vending machines."
June 26, 2024
On the web
Worldline Partners With Preferred Hotels & Resorts to Enhance Payment Solutions for Luxury Hospitality Segment
Worldline
"Worldline has announced a strategic partnership with Preferred Hotels & Resorts, a globally renowned brand dedicated to supporting independent luxury hotels, resorts, and residences for over 50 years."
June 17, 2024
On the web
ANZ Worldline’s New CEO Says Metaverse Efforts Is a “Developing and Experimental Space”
Digital Nation
ANZ Worldline’s newly appointed CEO, Steve Aliferis has said its work within the Metaverse is still emerging.
June 10, 2024
On the wires
Worldline in Exclusive Talks for Credem’s Shop Payments Business
Reuters
"Credem has picked France's Worldline as the preferred bidder to buy its business to handle payment services for shopowners, the Italian bank said on Tuesday, after running a tender that involved the sector's main players."
May 17, 2024
On the web
Worldline Partners With Visa to Launch Virtual Card Issuing Solution for Online Travel Agencies
Worldline
Worldline announced a strategic partnership with Visa to launch a new virtual card issuing solution. The project will focus on the Online Travel Agency market due to a high demand for this solution and Worldline’s strong heritage and portfolio in travel.
May 14, 2024
On the web
Worldline & Visa Team up to Launch Virtual Card Issuing Solution
IBS Intelligence
"Worldline has signed a strategic partnership with Visa to launch a new virtual card-issuing solution. This collaboration propels Worldline beyond payment processing and into direct card issuance."
April 16, 2024
On the wires
Worldline Announces Partnership With Risk Expert Riskquest BV to Provide Best-In-Class Credit Checking
Business Wire
"Worldline has signed a partnership agreement with the leading risk consultancy firm in the Netherlands RiskQuest BV, part of the Zanders Group, to provide best-in-class credit check processes specific to the Dutch market."
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