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Worldline and Castles Technology partner to deliver innovative SoftPOS payment solution in North America

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Worldline [Euronext: WLN] has announced a strategic partnership with Castles Technology to deliver innovative payment solutions in North America. The collaboration focuses on developing an advanced SoftPOS solution that enables merchants to accept payments directly on Android mobile devices without additional hardware.

The partnership combines Worldline's payment expertise with Castles Technology's Android payment solutions, targeting Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs), and Banks. The SoftPOS technology offers cost reduction benefits and enhanced merchant experience through increased mobility and faster checkout times, particularly suitable for field services, not-for-profits, and event management sectors.

The companies will showcase their technology at the Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) TRANSACT tradeshow in April, with plans to launch their first-to-market SoftPOS solution by the end of 2025.

Worldline [Euronext: WLN] ha annunciato una partnership strategica con Castles Technology per offrire soluzioni di pagamento innovative in Nord America. La collaborazione si concentra sullo sviluppo di una avanzata soluzione SoftPOS che consente ai commercianti di accettare pagamenti direttamente su dispositivi mobili Android senza hardware aggiuntivo.

La partnership combina l'expertise di pagamento di Worldline con le soluzioni di pagamento Android di Castles Technology, mirando a Vendor di Software Indipendenti (ISV), Organizzazioni di Vendita Indipendenti (ISO) e Banche. La tecnologia SoftPOS offre vantaggi in termini di riduzione dei costi e un'esperienza migliorata per i commercianti grazie a una maggiore mobilità e tempi di pagamento più rapidi, particolarmente adatta per servizi sul campo, organizzazioni no-profit e settori di gestione eventi.

Le aziende presenteranno la loro tecnologia alla fiera TRANSACT dell'Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) in aprile, con piani per lanciare la loro soluzione SoftPOS prima sul mercato entro la fine del 2025.

Worldline [Euronext: WLN] ha anunciado una asociación estratégica con Castles Technology para ofrecer soluciones de pago innovadoras en América del Norte. La colaboración se centra en el desarrollo de una avanzada solución SoftPOS que permite a los comerciantes aceptar pagos directamente en dispositivos móviles Android sin hardware adicional.

La asociación combina la experiencia en pagos de Worldline con las soluciones de pago Android de Castles Technology, dirigidas a Proveedores de Software Independientes (ISV), Organizaciones de Ventas Independientes (ISO) y Bancos. La tecnología SoftPOS ofrece beneficios de reducción de costos y mejora de la experiencia del comerciante a través de una mayor movilidad y tiempos de pago más rápidos, particularmente adecuada para servicios de campo, organizaciones sin fines de lucro y sectores de gestión de eventos.

Las empresas mostrarán su tecnología en la feria TRANSACT de la Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) en abril, con planes de lanzar su solución SoftPOS pionera en el mercado a finales de 2025.

월드라인 [Euronext: WLN]은 캐슬스 테크놀로지와 전략적 파트너십을 체결하여 북미에서 혁신적인 결제 솔루션을 제공한다고 발표했습니다. 이 협력은 상인들이 추가 하드웨어 없이 Android 모바일 장치에서 직접 결제를 수락할 수 있도록 하는 고급 SoftPOS 솔루션 개발에 중점을 둡니다.

이 파트너십은 월드라인의 결제 전문성과 캐슬스 테크놀로지의 Android 결제 솔루션을 결합하여 독립 소프트웨어 공급업체(ISV), 독립 판매 조직(ISO) 및 은행을 대상으로 합니다. SoftPOS 기술은 비용 절감 혜택과 함께 상인의 경험을 향상시키며, 특히 현장 서비스, 비영리 및 이벤트 관리 분야에 적합합니다.

두 회사는 4월에 열리는 전자 거래 협회(ETA) TRANSACT 전시회에서 기술을 선보일 예정이며, 2025년 말까지 시장에 첫 번째 SoftPOS 솔루션을 출시할 계획입니다.

Worldline [Euronext: WLN] a annoncé un partenariat stratégique avec Castles Technology pour offrir des solutions de paiement innovantes en Amérique du Nord. La collaboration se concentre sur le développement d'une solution SoftPOS avancée qui permet aux commerçants d'accepter des paiements directement sur des appareils mobiles Android sans matériel supplémentaire.

Le partenariat combine l'expertise en paiement de Worldline avec les solutions de paiement Android de Castles Technology, ciblant les fournisseurs de logiciels indépendants (ISV), les organisations de vente indépendantes (ISO) et les banques. La technologie SoftPOS offre des avantages de réduction des coûts et améliore l'expérience des commerçants grâce à une plus grande mobilité et des temps de passage en caisse plus rapides, particulièrement adaptée aux services sur le terrain, aux organisations à but non lucratif et aux secteurs de la gestion d'événements.

Les entreprises présenteront leur technologie lors de la foire TRANSACT de l'Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) en avril, avec des projets de lancement de leur première solution SoftPOS sur le marché d'ici la fin de 2025.

Worldline [Euronext: WLN] hat eine strategische Partnerschaft mit Castles Technology angekündigt, um innovative Zahlungslösungen in Nordamerika anzubieten. Die Zusammenarbeit konzentriert sich auf die Entwicklung einer fortschrittlichen SoftPOS-Lösung, die es Händlern ermöglicht, Zahlungen direkt auf Android-Mobilgeräten ohne zusätzliche Hardware zu akzeptieren.

Die Partnerschaft kombiniert die Zahlungsexpertise von Worldline mit den Android-Zahlungslösungen von Castles Technology und richtet sich an unabhängige Softwareanbieter (ISVs), unabhängige Vertriebsorganisationen (ISOs) und Banken. Die SoftPOS-Technologie bietet Kostensenkungsvorteile und verbessert das Händlererlebnis durch erhöhte Mobilität und schnellere Checkout-Zeiten, insbesondere geeignet für Außendienst, Non-Profit-Organisationen und Eventmanagement-Sektoren.

Die Unternehmen werden ihre Technologie auf der TRANSACT-Messe der Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) im April präsentieren und planen, ihre erste marktfähige SoftPOS-Lösung bis Ende 2025 auf den Markt zu bringen.

Positive
  • Partnership enables cost reduction for merchants by eliminating traditional POS hardware requirements
  • Expansion into North American market through strategic partnership
  • Technology solution targets multiple business segments (ISVs, ISOs, Banks)
  • Launch of innovative payment solution addressing growing mobile payment needs
Negative
  • Product launch timeline extends to end of 2025, indicating delayed market entry
  • Solution to Android devices only

VICTORIA, BC, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Worldline [Euronext: WLN], a global leader in payment services, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Castles Technology to provide cutting-edge in-person payment solutions in North America.

Worldline specializes in delivering top-tier payments technology to Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs), and Banks, in numerous vertical markets across North America. Through industry-leading customer care, local expertise, and seamless integrations, Worldline is dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes grow with innovative payment solutions. As part of this commitment, Worldline is excited to collaborate with Castles Technology, a leading player in the terminal provider industry. 

Castles Technology offers advanced Android payment technology, which is widely preferred by merchants worldwide for its reliability and efficiency. They have established a reputation for prioritizing security, innovation, and user-centric solutions, which align directly with Worldline's strategic goals and position them as a highly trusted partner.  

"At Castles Technology, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of payment innovation, and our partnership with Worldline represents a major leap forward in redefining how businesses accept payments," says Joe Mach, North America CEO, Castles Technology. "By combining our state-of-the-art Android payment solutions with Worldline's deep industry expertise, we are enabling merchants to seamlessly adopt secure, software-based payment acceptance. Together, we are not just meeting market demands—we are shaping the future of payments, providing businesses with the flexibility and security they need to thrive in an increasingly digital world."

This partnership is to provide the premier solution for ISVs by combining competitive advantages and collaborating on an advanced SoftPOS solution. SoftPOS, a software-based Point of Sale, allows merchants to securely accept payments directly on a phone, tablet, or other Android mobile device, bypassing the need for additional hardware. This solution significantly reduces costs associated with traditional POS hardware and can enhance the merchant experience with increased mobility, faster checkout times, and easy integrations. SoftPOS is an excellent fit for a wide range of industries, including field services, not-for-profits, and event management, as well as for small to medium-sized merchants who prioritize mobility and cost-savings.

Worldline and Castles Technology will be showcasing this technology together at the Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) TRANSACT tradeshow in April, and plan to launch their first-to-market SoftPOS solution by the end of 2025.

"Partnering with Castles was an evident decision for our team here at Worldline North America. With aligned commitments to delivering innovative payment solutions, Castles' extensive portfolio of terminal offerings, and joint goals for SoftPOS market introduction, we are thrilled to keep building on our foundation as partners," says Claire Gayton, Head of Operations and Partnerships, Worldline North America.

This partnership marks significant advancements in the SoftPOS and in-person payment technology industry, setting a new standard for payment processing solutions. By merging the strengths of both companies, Worldline aims to drive the adoption of secure, efficient, and scalable payment options, ultimately improving how merchants collect and process payments. 

ABOUT WORLDLINE
Worldline [Euronext: WLN] helps businesses of all shapes and sizes to accelerate their growth journey – quickly, simply, and securely. With advanced payments technology, local expertise and solutions customized for hundreds of markets and industries, Worldline powers the growth of over one million businesses around the world. Worldline generated a 4.6 billion euros revenue in 2024. In North America, Worldline is the technology partner of choice for software providers across over 60 industries. worldline.com

Worldline's corporate purpose ("raison d'être") is to design and operate leading digital payment and transactional solutions that enable sustainable economic growth and reinforce trust and security in our societies. Worldline makes them environmentally friendly, widely accessible, and supports social transformation.

ABOUT CASTLES TECHNOLOGY
Castles Technology is a global leader in payment acceptance solutions, providing cutting-edge terminals, innovative solutions, and exceptional services that meet the needs of today's modern businesses. With over 30 years of experience, Castles partners with thousands of businesses including processors, merchants, acquirers, ISVs, and PSPs to deploy millions of POS terminals, connecting consumers and commerce around the world.
Castles Technology, leading Android SmartPOS provider

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Worldline 
North America:
Meghan Casault 
T +1 (778) 533 8331 
E meghan.casault@worldline.com    

Europe:
Virginie Bonnet
T +33 6 18 70 72 12
E virginie.bonnet@worldline.com

Castles Technology
Cristi Stein
T +1 (678) 588 3852
E cristi.stein@castlestech.com

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FAQ

When will Worldline and Castles Technology launch their SoftPOS solution?

The companies plan to launch their first-to-market SoftPOS solution by the end of 2025.

What industries will benefit from Worldline's new SoftPOS payment solution?

The solution is designed for field services, not-for-profits, event management, and small to medium-sized merchants prioritizing mobility and cost-savings.

What are the main benefits of the Worldline-Castles Technology SoftPOS solution?

The solution reduces traditional POS hardware costs, increases mobility, enables faster checkout times, and offers easy integrations.

How does the new Worldline SoftPOS technology work?

The software-based Point of Sale allows merchants to securely accept payments directly on phones, tablets, or other Android mobile devices without additional hardware.
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