Axepta BNP Paribas announces the closing of the acquisition of Ingenico's in-store activities in Belgium

Axepta BNP Paribas Benelux NV/SA, a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas Fortis, and Worldline have received approval from the European Commission and the National Bank of Belgium for the takeover of part of Ingenico’s in-store activities in Belgium and Worldline’s in-store activities in Luxembourg.

The acquisition only concerns the acquiring activities (card payment processing) and terminals of Ingenico In-store on the Belgian and Luxembourg markets, as well as the contracts and data of approximately 16,000 merchants, commercial partnerships (sale of contracts) and the integration of Ingenico In-store staff.

The acquisition of these activities is the result of a decision from the European Commission under the EU Merger Regulation, following the acquisition of Ingenico by Worldline last year.

“We welcome all the new merchants who will soon be joining our group,” says Stijn Cloet, CEO of Axepta BNP Paribas Benelux. “Former Ingenico and Worldline business customers in Belgium and Luxembourg will continue to benefit from high-quality innovative services, varied and integrated 'all-in-one' solutions and independent payment terminals that enhance the customer and shopping experience. Those customers affected by the takeover will be contacted by Axepta BNP Paribas Benelux personally.”

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Press contacts:

Ms. Hilde Junius | Press Officer

+32 (0)2 565 47 37 - +32 (0)478 88 29 60
​hilde.junius@bnpparibasfortis.com

Mr. Valéry Halloy | Press Officer

+32 (0)2 565 46 50 - +32 (0)475 78 80 97
​valery.halloy@bnpparibasfortis.com
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Madame Hélène Carlander | Group Head of External Communication Worldline
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​ +33 (0)7 72 25 96 04
​helene.carlander@worldline.com

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Axepta BNP Paribas (www.axepta.be) offers acquiring solutions for accepting electronic payments of public institutions, liberal professions, SMEs and large enterprises. ​ With its wide range of payment terminals, e-commerce and omnichannel solutions, Axepta meets the needs and the situation of each entrepreneur. Axepta is recognised as a payment institution by the National Bank of Belgium and is an authorised acquirer for processing Bancontact, Visa and MasterCard transactions. Thanks to Axepta's transparent approach, receiving electronic payments becomes an easy and clear experience for the merchant. No hidden costs, simple integrations and transparent pricing: this is how Axepta distinguishes itself within today's complex payment landscape in Belgium and Luxembourg. Thanks to the synergy with BNP Paribas Fortis' sales channels, Axepta succeeds in reaching its target group efficiently with an all-in-one solution.