Acquiring as a Service and Licensing

Acquiring flexibility redefined

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A significant platform advancement from traditional processing systems, delivering modern cloud-native capabilities, advanced API integration, and operational efficiency to meet evolving business requirements in the digital payments environment.

Market drivers & Worldline answers

Challenges	Impact	Worldline answer
Multiplication of payment methods	Merchants innovate with diverse payment options: cards, digital wallets, QR codes, mobile money, and more.	Worldline's Acquiring Processing enables acquirers to integrate and support every payment channel seamlessly, so their merchants can accept all methods their customers prefer.
Real-time processing as standard	Real-time processing as standard	Worldline provides acquirers with cloud-native architecture that guarantees fast, reliable real-time processing at scale.
Cybersecurity and fraud prevention	Merchants need robust protection against sophisticated fraud threats.	Worldline's Acquiring Processing delivers enterprise-grade security and advanced fraud detection built into every transaction, giving acquirers the tools to protect their merchants.
Regulatory compliance evolution	Merchants operate in complex, changing regulatory environments across markets and payment schemes.	Worldline brings deep European regulatory expertise to help acquirers maintain compliance and stay future-ready across all jurisdictions.
Payments' processing profitability	Merchants require competitive rates and transparent pricing across all channels.	Worldline's dual service models: Licensing and Acquiring as a Service give acquirers the flexibility to structure solutions that keep both parties profitable and competitive.

Choose your path. Own your strategy.

Model 1 – Acquiring as a Service

"API-first technology for flexibility and innovation" - Choose when you want a fully managed, cloud-hosted solution that accelerates your time-to-market with proven technology and minimal operational overhead.

Model 2 – Licensing

"Enterprise-grade control meets proven innovation" - Choose when you need maximum control, want to leverage your existing infrastructure, and prefer to manage your own technology evolution while benefiting from Worldline's proven expertise.

Built for modern acquiring businesses

Scalability without compromise

Whether you license or use Acquiring as a Service, the architecture adapts seamlessly. Acquiring Processing by Worldline delivers unmatched speed, real-time insights, and intelligent automation—keeping operations ahead of market demands.

Simple, fast, ready to go

Licensing customers gain immediate access to a self-service sandbox environment for rapid development. Acquiring as a Service customers go live within weeks, not months.

Intelligent integration

The open architecture ensures seamless integration into existing ecosystems. Integration occurs with full visibility and control - eliminating painful migrations and vendor lock-in.

Security & reliability built in

Developed with high availability, advanced fraud detection, and compliance at its foundation, the solution protects every transaction while maintaining operational resilience.

Build your perfect solution

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Our Starter Pack delivers everything you need - complete processing chain, major card schemes, and fraud protection out of the box.

Enhance your platform with Premium Options including Dispute Management, Risk Management, local schemes and premium schemes to maximize your competitive advantage.

Expert partnership for success

Our dedicated Client Success Team partners with customers throughout their entire journey - from initial discovery through ongoing optimization.

Proactive support, expert guidance, and continuous innovation ensure maximum value realization at every stage, whether you license or outsource.

Partner with us

Choose Licensing or Acquiring as a Service to match your strategy and unlock growth.

• Deploy in weeks, not months - rapid implementation for faster revenue realization and competitive advantage.

• Advanced fraud detection, real-time processing, and intelligent automation across all payment channels.

• Powerful platform backed by Worldline's industry expertise, proven market reputation, and enterprise-grade security.

• Your expert guide in navigating evolving payment technologies and regulatory requirements, with dedicated Client Success partnership and continuous optimization.

Why modern acquiring matters

Designed for acquiring institutions and fintech leaders seeking to modernize their payment infrastructure, combining European regulatory expertise, API-first architecture, flexible hybrid cloud deployment, and dual service models:

Licensing and Acquiring as a Service to accelerate innovation and market responsiveness.

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