Worldline and OP Financial Group strengthen partnership with a new 12-year agreement
Utrecht — 18 / 02 / 2025 Worldline, a global leader in payment services, is proud to renew its partnership with OP Financial Group, the largest retail bank in Finland. Building on a decade of successful collaboration, this new 12-year agreement underscores the trust and confidence OP Financial Group places in Worldline’s capabilities as a reliable, long-term partner. This renewed partnership not only solidifies Worldline’s position as a trusted key player in the payment services industry but also reflects the growing demand for scalable and innovative solutions among large financial institutions.
Over the past ten years, Worldline and OP Financial Group have achieved significant milestones, including a comprehensive transformation of OP Financial Group’s card payment infrastructure.
Looking ahead, the partnership will focus on a next-generation transformation, featuring the migration to Worldline’s strategic back-office platform. This advanced platform will provide a robust foundation for delivering enhanced card payment services to OP Financial Group’s customers – such as faster transaction processing, elevated security features, and innovative digital payment solutions – while ensuring seamless operations across all the bank’s card products.
As OP Financial Group continues to lead the Finnish market in retail banking, this long-term collaboration highlights Worldline’s ability to deliver reliable and scalable solutions that meet the demands of modern banking. The renewed agreement is a significant step forward, further establishing Worldline as the go-to partner for financial institutions.
Alessandro Baroni, Head of Global Financial Services Worldline: “The renewal of our partnership with OP Financial Group for the next twelve years is a testament to the strength of our relationship and the trust OP Financial Group places in our expertise. Together, we are continuing the journey to deliver payment solutions that align with OP Financial Group’s vision for the future. This milestone enhances Worldline’s relevance as a trusted partner for large-scale, infrastructural players in the financial sector."
Harri Nummela, Executive Vice President, Banking, Private and SME customers at OP Financial Group: "Worldline has been a reliable and innovative partner for over a decade, and we are pleased to extend this collaboration for another twelve years. Their proven expertise and commitment have been essential in supporting our operations and delivering seamless payment experiences to our customers. We are confident that this renewed partnership will help us achieve our strategic objectives and drive the next phase of transformation."
About Worldline
Worldline [Euronext: WLN] helps businesses of all shapes and sizes accelerate their growth trajectories - quickly, easily and securely. With advanced payment technology, local expertise and tailored solutions for hundreds of markets and sectors, Worldline drives growth for more than a million businesses around the world. In 2023, Worldline generated sales of 4.6 billion euros. worldline.com
About OP Financial Group
OP Financial Group is Finland’s largest financial services group, with two million owner-customers and more than 12,000 employees. OP Financial Group provides a comprehensive range of banking and insurance services for private and corporate customers. OP Financial Group consists of OP cooperative banks, its central cooperative OP Cooperative, and the latter's subsidiaries and affiliates. OP Financial Group’s mission is to promote the sustainable prosperity, security and wellbeing of its owner-customers and operating region.
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