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We are pleased to share a new edition of our newsletter, exploring the key forces reshaping the future of payments in Europe.
This edition also marks
an important milestone for Worldline: we have been selected by the European Central Bank to participate in the Eurosystem’s Digital Euro pilot. Together with leading industry players, we are helping shape the future of European payments by contributing to the development and validation of the next generation of digital payment infrastructure.
Discover how Worldline, ING and Visa completed a live agentic payment transaction, explore how financial institutions can navigate the new payments era by turning complexity into opportunity, and learn how resilience, geopolitics and European sovereignty are influencing the evolution of payment infrastructures.
Read more about the role of collaboration in building shock-resilient payment ecosystems, how cultural and geopolitical factors are shaping payment choices across Europe, and the key trends redefining the future of financial
services.
Read more about the role of collaboration in building shock-resilient payment ecosystems, how cultural and geopolitical factors are shaping payment choices across Europe, and the key trends redefining the future of financial services.
We hope you enjoy this edition and wish you a wonderful summer break. | | |
| | Worldline selected for the Eurosystem’s digital euro pilotOur selection for the digital euro pilot is an important recognition of Worldline’s role in shaping the future of payments in Europe. We provide the infrastructure, processing, integration capabilities needed to deploy the digital euro efficiently and at scale.” said Pierre-Antoine Vacheron, Worldline
Group CEO “Our strength lies in connecting the digital euro with the payment solutions already used across Europe. By combining connectivity, processing, acceptance and orchestration capabilities, we enable our clients to accelerate readiness, reduce complexity and deliver a secure, intuitive and trusted payment experience. Read the press release › | | | | | ICS announces partnership with Worldline for the outsourcing of core operationsInternational Card Services (ICS), a subsidiary of ABN AMRO, has entered into an agreement with Worldline to outsource a significant part of its core operations from the second quarter of 2028. This includes credit card issuing, transaction processing, the IT platform
and customer services for ICS clients. Read the press release › | | | | | Agentic payments become reality: Worldline, ING and Visa complete a live European transactionArtificial Intelligence is moving beyond automation and into new forms of commerce. Discover how Worldline, ING and Visa successfully completed a live end-to-end agent-driven payment transaction in Europe, demonstrating how AI-powered payment journeys can operate securely while maintaining customer control, authentication and trust. Discover agentic payments › |
| | | | Navigating the new payments era: turning complexity into
opportunityThe payments ecosystem is entering a new phase driven by technology breakthroughs, regulatory change and geopolitical shifts. Explore how financial institutions can adapt their operating models to successfully navigate increasing complexity while creating new opportunities for growth, resilience and innovation. Explore the future of payments › | | | | | Why Europe pays differently: the role of culture, geopolitics and resiliencePayment behaviour across Europe is shaped by more than technology. Based on Worldline insights and data, Didier Noëllec explores how cultural preferences, geopolitical considerations and resilience priorities influence the evolution from cash to digital payments across European
markets. Discover the trends › | | | | | Payments as strategic infrastructure: building resilience and European control in a 24/7 economyPayments have become an essential pillar of the digital economy. As geopolitical risks and cyber threats increase, financial institutions are reassessing resilience, fraud prevention and technological independence. Discover how Europe can strengthen control over its critical payment infrastructure. Read the full perspective › |
| | | | Building shock-resilient payments: why collaboration is key to trust and
securityAs geopolitical tensions and digital threats continue to evolve, resilience has become a strategic priority for payment ecosystems. Discover insights from the Dutch Central Bank on how collaboration, security and total cost of ownership can help create a more robust and sustainable payments infrastructure. Explore the future of payment resilience › | | |
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