Worldline completes the acquisition of Handelsbanken’s card-acquiring activities in the Nordics
October 18 2021 - 11:45AM
Worldline completes the acquisition of Handelsbanken’s
card-acquiring activities in the Nordics
Worldline completes
the acquisition of
Handelsbanken’s card-acquiring activities
in the Nordics
Bezons, 18
October 2021 – Worldline [Euronext: WLN], leader in the
payments industry, today announces the completion of its
acquisition of Handelsbanken’s card acquiring activities in the
Nordic region, as part of its
wider European consolidation strategy.The acquisition of
Handelsbanken’s card-acquiring activities and the set-up of a joint
long-term commercial alliance for merchant services are part of
Worldline’s strategy to expand its presence across Europe through
partnerships with leading local financial institutions. It follows
the acquisition of Cardlink in Greece and the execution of a
strategic partnership with BNL in merchant acquiring in Italy1
earlier this year.
The Nordic region represents a highly attractive
market driven by digital and eCommerce payments expansion and
backed by a robust macroeconomic environment as well as strong
long-term growth potential. Handelsbanken is a meaningful card
acquirer in the Nordic region with above 550 million transactions
acquired per year representing a payment volume of c. € 20 billion.
The company also serves over 20,000 merchants.
With a pan-Nordic addressable market presence, a
high-quality diversified merchant portfolio and a long-term
merchant relationship with Handelsbanken – a leading bank in the
region – Worldline will have the opportunity to leverage the
existing offering and accelerate its growth profile in the
region.
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1 Worldline completed Cardlink SA acquisition on
September 30, 2021 – read the press release / Worldline signed a
strategic partnership with BNL in merchant acquiring in Italy on
July 1st, 2021 – read the press release
- Worldline completes the acquisition of Handelsbanken’s
card-acquiring activities
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