U.S. Bank’s Elavon Jumps Two Spots in 2025 Nilson Report Ratings
Elavon, U.S. Bank's merchant services payment provider, has climbed to become the fifth-largest U.S. merchant acquirer in the 2025 Nilson Report, up from seventh position last year. The company processes over $576 billion in transactions globally per year and ranks as the fourth-largest acquirer for card-not-present purchase volume.
As the second-largest bank-owned acquirer, Elavon has secured strategic partnerships with major companies including Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic, and SEPTA. The company's recent acquisition of Salucro (2024) has strengthened its healthcare sector presence. Elavon has also launched new solutions including Avvance point-of-sale lending, Elavon Payments Gateway, and talech terminal for small businesses.
Elavon, il fornitore di servizi di pagamento per commercianti di U.S. Bank, è salito al quinto posto tra gli acquirenti di commercianti negli Stati Uniti nel Rapporto Nilson 2025, rispetto alla settima posizione dell'anno scorso. L'azienda gestisce oltre 576 miliardi di dollari in transazioni globali all'anno e si posiziona come il quarto acquirente per volume di acquisti senza carta.
In quanto secondo acquirente di proprietà bancaria più grande, Elavon ha stabilito partnership strategiche con grandi aziende tra cui Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic e SEPTA. L'acquisizione recente di Salucro (2024) ha rafforzato la sua presenza nel settore sanitario. Elavon ha anche lanciato nuove soluzioni come il prestito Avvance per i punti vendita, Elavon Payments Gateway e il terminale talech per le piccole imprese.
Elavon, el proveedor de servicios de pago para comerciantes de U.S. Bank, ha ascendido al quinto lugar entre los adquirentes de comerciantes en EE. UU. en el Informe Nilson 2025, subiendo desde la séptima posición del año pasado. La compañía procesa más de 576 mil millones de dólares en transacciones globales al año y ocupa el cuarto lugar en volumen de compras sin tarjeta.
Como el segundo adquirente más grande de propiedad bancaria, Elavon ha asegurado asociaciones estratégicas con grandes empresas, incluyendo Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic y SEPTA. La reciente adquisición de Salucro (2024) ha fortalecido su presencia en el sector de la salud. Elavon también ha lanzado nuevas soluciones como el préstamo Avvance para puntos de venta, Elavon Payments Gateway y el terminal talech para pequeñas empresas.
엘라본(Elavon)은 미국 은행(U.S. Bank)의 상인 서비스 결제 제공업체로서 2025년 닐슨 보고서에서 미국에서 다섯 번째로 큰 상인 인수업체로 올라섰으며, 이는 지난해 일곱 번째에서 상승한 것입니다. 이 회사는 매년 전 세계에서 5760억 달러 이상의 거래를 처리하며, 카드 미소지 구매량 기준으로 네 번째로 큰 인수업체로 자리 잡고 있습니다.
은행 소속 인수업체 중 두 번째로 큰 엘라본은 델타 항공(Delta Air Lines), 버진 애틀랜틱(Virgin Atlantic), SEPTA와 같은 주요 기업들과 전략적 파트너십을 체결했습니다. 엘라본의 최근 살루크(Salucro) 인수(2024)는 의료 분야에서의 입지를 강화했습니다. 또한 엘라본은 소규모 기업을 위한 Avvance 판매 시점 대출, Elavon Payments Gateway 및 talech 단말기와 같은 새로운 솔루션을 출시했습니다.
Elavon, le fournisseur de services de paiement pour commerçants de U.S. Bank, a grimpé au cinquième rang des acquéreurs de commerçants aux États-Unis dans le Rapport Nilson 2025, passant de la septième position l'année dernière. L'entreprise traite plus de 576 milliards de dollars de transactions dans le monde chaque année et se classe comme le quatrième acquéreur pour le volume des achats sans carte.
En tant que deuxième plus grand acquéreur de propriété bancaire, Elavon a sécurisé des partenariats stratégiques avec de grandes entreprises, notamment Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic et SEPTA. L'acquisition récente de Salucro (2024) a renforcé sa présence dans le secteur de la santé. Elavon a également lancé de nouvelles solutions, notamment le prêt Avvance pour les points de vente, Elavon Payments Gateway et le terminal talech pour les petites entreprises.
Elavon, der Zahlungsdienstleister für Händler der U.S. Bank, ist im Nilson Report 2025 auf den fünften Platz unter den US-Händlerakquirierern gestiegen, nachdem er im letzten Jahr den siebten Platz belegte. Das Unternehmen verarbeitet jährlich über 576 Milliarden Dollar an Transaktionen weltweit und rangiert als viertgrößter Akquirierer für Käufe ohne Karte.
Als der zweitgrößte bankeigene Akquirierer hat Elavon strategische Partnerschaften mit großen Unternehmen wie Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic und SEPTA gesichert. Die kürzliche Übernahme von Salucro (2024) hat seine Präsenz im Gesundheitssektor gestärkt. Elavon hat auch neue Lösungen wie Avvance Point-of-Sale-Darlehen, Elavon Payments Gateway und das talech-Terminal für kleine Unternehmen eingeführt.
- Improved market position: Advanced to 5th largest U.S. merchant acquirer from 7th place
- Strong transaction volume of $576 billion processed annually
- Strategic expansion through major partnerships (Delta, Virgin Atlantic, SEPTA)
- Healthcare sector growth through Salucro acquisition
- 4th largest position in card-not-present purchase volume indicating strong e-commerce presence
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Insights
Elavon's climb from 7th to 5th place in the Nilson Report rankings represents a meaningful competitive advancement for U.S. Bank's payments business. This upward movement in both overall merchant acquiring and specifically in Visa/Mastercard purchase volume indicates successful market share capture in a highly consolidated industry where position changes are difficult to achieve.
The $576 billion in annual global transaction volume provides Elavon with substantial economies of scale, particularly important as payment processing increasingly becomes a technology-driven, volume-dependent business. Elavon's maintained position as the second-largest bank-owned acquirer gives U.S. Bank a strategic advantage in offering integrated banking and payment solutions to commercial clients.
The strategic partnerships highlighted with major travel brands (Delta, Virgin Atlantic) and transit systems (SEPTA) demonstrate Elavon's ability to win and retain enterprise-level clients in high-transaction industries. The 2024 Salucro acquisition shows U.S. Bank's commitment to expanding Elavon's vertical-specific capabilities, particularly in healthcare payments, which represents a growth sector with complex payment requirements.
For U.S. Bank investors, Elavon's improved competitive positioning provides important revenue diversification beyond traditional banking income, particularly valuable as payments represent a steadier, fee-based income stream less susceptible to interest rate fluctuations than core banking operations.
Elavon's two-position jump in the Nilson rankings indicates accelerating momentum in payment volume acquisition, particularly noteworthy in a mature market where market share shifts typically occur gradually. The maintained fourth-place position in card-not-present volume alongside the overall ranking improvement suggests Elavon is successfully balancing both physical and digital payment growth strategies.
The technological portfolio expansion is strategically sound. The Avvance point-of-sale lending solution enters the growing BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later) space, while the cloud-based Elavon Payments Gateway addresses the critical need for unified omnichannel payment processing. The talech terminal solution targets the small business segment with simplified POS capabilities, demonstrating Elavon's multi-tiered market approach spanning from small merchants to major enterprises.
The Delta Air Lines Tap-to-Pay on iPhone integration highlights Elavon's capabilities in implementing advanced contactless payment technologies in complex operational environments. Their strength in serving 8 of the top 10 global airlines and 7 of the top 10 U.S. hotel brands indicates particular expertise in handling the complex payment needs of the travel sector, including multi-currency processing, reservation systems integration, and fraud prevention.
The Salucro integration enhances Elavon's specialized vertical capabilities in healthcare payments, a segment requiring specialized billing, insurance processing, and patient payment capabilities—positioning them well in a growing vertical with typically higher margins than general payment processing.
Payments leader moves from 7th to 5th in latest report, spotlighting payments growth as ranked by Mastercard and Visa purchase volume
The Nilson Report, a stalwart of news and analysis of the global card and mobile payment industry, released the rankings at the beginning of April.
Per the Nilson Report (Issue 1282, March 2025), Elavon is the fifth-largest acquirer of Visa and Mastercard volume in
“Our innovative, tech-led payment products and solutions are valuable to businesses we serve, from your favorite local restaurant or shop to some of the largest hospitality brands and airlines in the world,” said Jamie Walker, chief executive officer at Elavon. “We intend to continue to deliver what our clients need and solve the business and payment processing challenges they face.”
Elavon is a global payments leader, processing more than
Elavon has secured a number of strategic partnerships in recent years, resulting in increased purchase volume and customer growth. These partnerships include Delta Air Lines Tap-to-Pay on iPhone integration, Virgin Atlantic, Southeast Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA), the California Restaurant Association, and many others.
Salucro, the healthcare payments company acquired by
“As the payments landscape continues to evolve at lightning speed, we are on the forefront of delivering solutions that businesses—no matter their size or industry—seek to ensure a seamless, simple payment experience for their customers,” Walker said.
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