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We are Worldline

We believe payments should help you accelerate your growth journey. As a European leader in payment services, we design solutions specifically for your business needs, transforming payments from a necessity into a competitive advantage.

Your trusted European payments partner

Our scale and stability give you the foundation to grow with confidence:

16,000 +

professionals supporting your business

47bn+

transactions processed

Trusted

by 1.2M+ merchants and by 320+ banks

c. €4.0bn

total revenues

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Solutions designed for your business

Our team of local experts understands the unique challenges and opportunities in your market, helping you succeed quickly, simply, and securely:

Solutions customised for 100+ markets and industries

Local experts on the ground in 40+ countries

Local payment features and methods tailored to your region

Dedicated local customer support

Our story

In 1972, Sligos was founded in France with a bold idea: what if payment processing could be simple and reliable? Five decades later, that same spirit still drives us. Here are the key moments that shaped who we are:

2025

Back to core business: We announce the contemplated carve-out of MeTS, our digital services business. It's a pivotal moment – we're choosing to concentrate our expertise entirely on Payments, the industry we know best and love most.
2022

Thinking globally: We expand into Greece, Italy, and Australia while refocusing with the strategic disposal of TSS, our Terminal business.
2021

Growth with purpose: We launch Trust 2025 and a three-year strategic plan that embed sustainable economic growth at the heart of everything we do.
2020

A transformative leap: The acquisition of Ingenico makes us Europe's largest payment services provider. We're not just growing bigger – we're becoming a force that truly shapes the industry.
2018

Expanding across Europe: We acquire SIX Payment Services, strengthening our presence in Switzerland and Austria. Europe's payment landscape is becoming more connected, and we're leading the way.
2014

Independence: Worldline is carved out from Atos with an IPO on Euronext Paris, beginning our journey as an independent payments provider.
2004

Finding our focus: Atos Worldline is born as a dedicated subsidiary of Atos Origin. We decide to concentrate all our energy on payments – because that's where our heart truly is.
1997

Stronger together: Axime and Sligos merge to become Atos, combining expertise and expanding what's possible for our customers.
1991

Expanding our vision: Axime is created in France, focusing on electronic banking and payment processing—another building block in our payments foundation.
1973

The beginning: We win France's first ever contract for card-based banking transactions. It sounds simple now, but back then, we were pioneering something no one had done before.

Our values & what they mean for your business

These principles guide everything we do – and directly benefit your business:

Excellence

Trust that every payment solution meets the highest standards, delivering reliable performance when your business needs it most.

Innovation

Receive cutting-edge payment solutions that keep your business ahead of market trends and consumer expectations.

Cooperation

Gain a committed partner who understands your business goals and works alongside you to achieve them.

Empowerment

Make confident business decisions with payment solutions that give you control, insights, and the freedom to grow on your terms.

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your growth journey?

Discover what we can do for your business:

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