Paysafe Completes Acquisition of viafintech
Paysafe (NYSE:PSFE) has successfully acquired viafintech, a leading German fintech company, enhancing its position in the alternative payments sector across Europe. This acquisition allows Paysafe to expand its eCash offerings, integrating viafintech's innovative solutions, like mobile ATM services, into its portfolio. This strategic move is aimed at capitalizing on the consumer shift from traditional banking to digital solutions, positioning Paysafe as a key partner for challenger banks globally.
- Acquisition of viafintech enhances Paysafe's offerings in alternative payment solutions.
- Strategic expansion into critical European markets, advancing financial inclusion.
- Integration of innovative mobile ATM services expands customer reach and service capabilities.
- Integration challenges could arise during the transition to incorporate viafintech's systems.
- Potential financial strain if the acquisition does not produce expected synergies.
Acquisition accelerates Paysafe’s growth in
viafintech was founded in 2011 and integrates with digital banking apps to offer an innovative “mobile ATM” concept which enables consumers to make deposits or withdraw cash from their digital bank accounts at a nearby retail store using a barcode; something that is becoming increasingly popular in the region as bricks and mortar bank branches close and fast-growing challenger banks and digital wallets disrupt the market. viafintech solutions are also used widely for bill payments and credit pay-outs, as well as for online shopping in general, supporting millions of consumers in the region who don’t have bank accounts, or who simply prefer the heightened security of using eCash to pay online.
The integration process will now commence with viafintech’s team, including managing directors,
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About Paysafe’s eCash Division
Its original product, paysafecard, uses a 16-digit PIN and enables customers to shop online without using an account or credit card, protecting their confidential financial information. In 2018, the paysafecard team developed Paysafecash allowing customers to shop online first and then pay securely for their purchases with cash at convenient, nearby payment points. Paysafecash is already available in nearly 30 countries. In 2020, paysafecard and Paysafecash reached a transaction volume of more than
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About viafintech
viafintech was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in
The company integrates with digital banking apps to offer an innovative “mobile ATM” concept which enables consumers to make deposits, transfers or withdraw cash from their digital bank accounts at a nearby retail store using a barcode. viafintech solutions are also used widely for bill payments and credit payouts, as well as for online shopping in general, supporting millions of consumers in the region who don’t have bank accounts, or who simply prefer the heightened security of using eCash to pay online.
A market leader in
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