digital payments
for a trusted
world

Worldline is the pan-European leader in the payments and transactional services industry, with a global reach. We are at the forefront of the digital revolution that is shaping new ways of paying, living, doing business and building relationships. Our strengths in innovation are matched by the power and robustness of our platforms, the security of our solutions and the quality of our services.

OUR COMPANY PURPOSE

We design and operate leading digital payment and transactional solutions that enable sustainable economic growth and reinforce trust and security in our societies.
We make them environmentally friendly, widely accessible and support social transformation.

45+ years
Payment expertise

€2.4 BN
2019 revenue

12,000+
Talents worldwide

30+
Countries

Our history defined by growth and innovation

We have been pioneers in the transformation of transactions since 1973, delivering our vision of a cashless economy by developing agile, customer-centric solutions that are rooted in a rock-solid technological base.

2020

CREATION OF A NEW
WORLD-CLASS LEADER IN PAYMENT SERVICES
Worldline to acquire Ingenico

2019

Our carve-out from Atos establishes Worldline as an independent pure player in digital payments and transactions. €2.3 bn turnover

2018

We build a strategic partnership with SIX and acquire SIX Payment Services. 11,000+ people and presence in 30+ countries

2017

We acquire First Data Baltics, Digital River World Payments, MRL Posnet and Diamis

2016

We acquire Equens and PaySquare and form an alliance with Komercní banka. We launch TRUST 2020, our CSR program

2014

We are listed on the French stock market

2013

We become Worldline, 7,100 people, €1.1 billion turnover and presence in 17 countries

2006

We acquire Banksys and BCC (Bank Card Company)

2004

We become Atos Worldline, 2,500 people, €400 million turnover

1990's

We create internet payment solutions & internet transactional services

1980's

We pioneer online services

1973

We win the first ever contract for bank card transactions

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Specialised solutions delivered through dedicated global business lines

Merchant Services

Energising commerce with advanced payment services

Financial Services

Streamlining secure payment processing

Mobility & e-Transactional Services

Bringing payment and regulation expertise to new markets

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Global presence with a strong European footprint

EUROPE

Austria
Belgium
Czech Republic
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Hungary
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Poland
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
The Netherlands
United Kingdom

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AMERICAS

Argentina
Brazil
Chile
United States of America

ASIA

China
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Malaysia
Singapore
Taiwan

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Gilles Grapinet
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

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Marc-Henri Desportes
Deputy CEO

Our Executive team

Bringing together deep and broad expertise, the Executive Committee develops and implements Worldline’s strategy.

Its members are committed to ensuring that the highest levels of service quality, added value and trust are an integral part of all the Group’s projects for the benefit of clients, shareholders, employees and other stakeholders.

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