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InComm, NCR Atleos to deliver expanding its reach into key European markets includ-
self-serve cash solutions ing Germany and Austria. The acquisition, approved by
regulators, strengthens Fabrick’s position in digital pay-
NCR Atleos stated it partnered with InComm Payments ments and open banking, enabling it to offer a broader
to enable cardless cash withdrawals at over 23,000 range of secure, efficient solutions, Fabrick stated, add-
U.S. ATMs using Atleos’ ReadyCode API. This inte- ing that the combined portfolio enhances customer expe-
gration, NCR Atleos noted, allows InComm’s fintech rience and supports businesses through innovation, par-
and banking partners to offer secure, app-based cash ticularly in the growing account-to-account payments
pickup without a physical card. By expanding digital- segment. With over 400 clients and €70 billion in trans-
to-physical payment options, the partners mentioned, action volume, finAPI brings deep expertise, Fabrick
their collaboration supports consumer demand for flex- pointed out, noting this move aligns with Europe’s open
ible, omnichannel access to funds. ATMs enabled with banking evolution, reinforced by the upcoming PSD3
ReadyCode are located in major retail stores across 40 directive and rising embedded finance adoption.
states and 70+ top U.S. metro areas. This move, they
added, enhances InComm’s cash-out network while Network Solutions, Web.com consolidate
increasing ATM utilization and foot traffic for retail part-
ners, helping financial service providers serve customers Network Solutions reported it has fully integrated
beyond the counter. the Web.com brand, uniting two major digital service
providers under one trusted name. The consolidation
Klarna, Bolt aim to deliver enhances customer experience by offering a unified
one-lick flexible payments platform for domains, websites, hosting, security and
marketing tools, Network Solutions stated. Web.com
customers will now benefit from Network Solutions’
Klarna partnered with Bolt to integrate its flexible pay- 45-year legacy of expert support. Central to the update,
ment options, including Pay in 4 and Financing, directly the company added, is the AI Website Builder—now
into Bolt’s CheckoutOS platform. This collaboration, powered by Web.com's award-winning technology—fea-
Klarna said, allows Bolt’s network of 80 million shop- turing streamlined, customizable design tools, enhanced
pers to access Klarna's services through seamless one- media management and responsive layout options.
click checkout, enhancing speed, personalization and
convenience. Klarna will become the preferred payment Olo agrees to be acquired by Thoma Bravo
partner on all Bolt-powered sites, increasing visibility
and adoption without added technical work for mer- Olo Inc., an open SaaS platform for restaurants, entered
chants, the partners noted, adding that the partnership into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Thoma
empowers brands, from startups to large retailers, to Bravo in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $2
boost conversions, customer loyalty and repeat pur- billion. Olo shareholders will receive $10.25 per share,
chases. The U.S. rollout will begin in 2025, with plans for a 65 percent premium over the company’s April 30,
global expansion to follow. 2025, share price. The acquisition, expected to close
by year-end 2025, will make Olo a privately held com-
PayJunction, Twillo integrate pany. Founded in 2005, Olo mentioned it serves over
for AI-driven voice payments 750 restaurant brands with digital ordering, payments
and guest engagement tools. Thoma Bravo indicated it
PayJunction stated it integrated with Twilio to automate plans to support Olo’s continued growth and innova-
and scale phone payment operations using AI-driven tion, strengthening its position as a vital partner in the
interactive voice response technology. This integration, hospitality sector.
PayJunction noted, allows businesses to securely pro-
cess payments over the phone, reduce manual tasks and Shift4 completes acquisition of Global Blue
improve customer satisfaction by shortening wait times Shift4 Payments said it completed its $7.50-per-share
and boosting efficiency. It also helps merchants maintain tender offer to acquire Global Blue, marking its largest
PCI compliance without outsourcing phone payments, acquisition to date. The deal brings tax-free shopping,
the company pointed out, adding that Independent dynamic currency conversion and other specialty pay-
software vendors can leverage the No-code Payments ment solutions into Shift4’s unified commerce platform.
Integration® to add customized payment features with- Shift4 stated that Global Blue, a market leader with 40+
out major development work. years of experience, serves premium retailers across
Europe, Asia and South America, and the integration
ACQUISITIONS will enable it to offer an all-in-one payment terminal
combining VAT refunds, DCC and payment process-
Fabrick completes acquisition of finAPI ing. Ant International and Tencent will become strategic
partners, expanding global reach through services like
Italian open finance firm Fabrick acquired 75 percent Alipay+ and WeChat Pay, Shift4 added. Global Blue
of Germany-based finAPI from Schufa Holding AG, shares will be delisted following a squeeze-out merger.
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