Worldline, a global leader in payment services listed on Euronext under the symbol WLN, has announced a strategic partnership with Google. The collaboration aims to utilize cutting-edge cloud-based technologies from Google Cloud to further advance Worldline’s digital transformation. In addition to leveraging Google Cloud’s infrastructure, Worldline plans to work closely with Google to facilitate seamless online payments for Google’s customers in Europe. The partnership will also explore go-to-market opportunities and enhance digital customer experiences for merchants and financial institutions.
Worldline initiated a “Move to Cloud” program in 2022 to accelerate its digital transformation into a global premium paytech company. Building on this, the company now intends to leverage Google Cloud’s secure, high-performance, and low-latency infrastructure to enhance operational efficiency, optimize costs, and improve strategic positioning. The choice of Google Cloud aligns with Worldline’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the sustainability options provided by Google Cloud.
Furthermore, Worldline will utilize Google Cloud’s data analytics and AI capabilities to extract insights from its data, leading to the development of new payment products and services. As part of the expanded partnership, Worldline will serve as one of Google’s key payment providers in Europe and selected countries, aiming to provide advanced payment options, support for multiple payment networks, improved cross-border conversion, and a streamlined customer experience.
The collaboration between Google and Worldline is expected to create an ecosystem of enhanced product offerings, delivering added value to merchants and banks. By combining their expertise, the two companies aim to accelerate innovation in the payment industry and provide improved payment experiences for their respective customers.
Thomas Kurian, Google Cloud CEO, emphasized the wide range of opportunities that secure and reliable cloud technology, data analytics, and AI can bring to merchants and financial institutions. Gilles Grapinet, CEO of Worldline, highlighted the importance of coupling Worldline’s Paytech DNA with Google Cloud’s technology expertise and scale to drive tangible success for customers and markets. The partnership reflects a commitment to innovation and advanced technology in the evolving payment landscape.
