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Euronet Expands Omnichannel Payment Solutions with Strategic Acquisition of PaynoPain
Acquisition to enhance Euronet's merchant services footprint in Spain and Portugal and deliver advanced omnichannel payment solutions in global markets.
About this update from Euronet Worldwide, Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"Acquisition to enhance Euronet's merchant services footprint in Spain and Portugal and deliver advanced omnichannel payment solutions in global markets.\nLEAWOOD, Kan., April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euronet Worldwide (NASDAQ: EEFT), a global leader in payment processing and cross-border transactions, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire PaynoPain, a Spanish fintech company recognized for its digital-first, online payment solutions serving businesses of all sizes—from SMEs to large enterprises—across industries including e-commerce, hospitality, microfinance, and marketplace platforms. The acquisition strengthens Euronet’s direct merchant acquiring footprint in Spain and Portugal and supports the global expansion of omnichannel online payments and alternative payment methods. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. Advancing Merchant Acquiring Excellence The acquisition will integrate PaynoPain’s established merchant portfolio and technology into Euronet’s existing acquiring business, further strengthening Euronet’s position in the European merchant acquiring landscape. As part of the transaction, Euronet will establish an additional Merchant Acquiring Center of Excellence in Spain, expanding its ability to deliver advanced in-store and digital payment solutions across global markets. By combining Euronet’s scale, international reach, and payments infrastructure with PaynoPain’s technology, Euronet will enhance its ability to provide merchants with a comprehensive, flexible suite of omnichannel payment capabilities tailored to diverse customer needs and industries. Aligned with Euronet’s Strategic Vision The acquisition supports Euronet’s long-term strategy to deliver a unified, omnichannel customer experience across digital and physical payment touchpoints. It accelerates the company’s efforts to address the rapidly growing demand for e-commerce and omnichannel payment solutions, particularly among very small businesses (VSBs), SMEs, and high-growth verticals such as hospitality. Euronet’s modern, scalable Ren payments platform will be further enhanced by integrating PaynoPain’s online payment expertise, strengthening Euronet’s ability to deliver innovative, secure, and flexible merchant solutions globall...