Worldline extends partnership with BNP Paribas Fortis

By Gloria Methri

Worldline has extended its partnership with BNP Paribas Fortis, the Belgian subsidiary of the French multinational bank BNP Paribas. The extension, which will last for at least five years, focuses on delivering best-in-class and customer-centric issuing solutions.

Worldline delivers a wide range of issuing services to BNP Paribas Fortis, covering amongst others local and international debit and credit payment brands; different payment types such as POS, e-commerce, and mobile; and customer services such as dispute management, fraud management and card blocking.

Through the partnership, Worldline will continue to support BNP Paribas Fortis’s strategic initiatives and the completion of compliance projects to secure both qualitative and quantitative results.

Alessandro Baroni, Head of Worldline Financial Services, said, “We are proud that BNP Paribas Fortis agreed to extend our partnership, as it is a clear token of trust. By committing to further enhancement of our service offerings and solidifying our presence at the forefront of innovation in the payments market, Worldline will be able to further support BNP Paribas Fortis through the delivery of high-quality, client-centric services. The extension of this partnership cements Worldline’s position as a key partner of banks, not only in Belgium but across Europe and beyond.”

The relationship between Worldline and BNP Paribas Fortis is built on a foundation of “trust and a deep understanding” of BNP Paribas Fortis’s infrastructure, client platforms and innovative goals.

Worldline asserted its commitment to long-term partnerships based on innovation, and joint strategy developing co-created solutions. This announcement marks a significant milestone, highlighting the company’s position as a partner for financial services, and greatly increasing its impact and position in the Belgian market.