Merchant Services news and trends

Helcim Raises $38 Million to Fill Small Business Banking Void

August 23, 2026
Helcim
Earnings Reveal New Race to Control the Merchant Stack
Merchant Innovation // May 17, 2026

For years, merchant services centered on moving money from cardholder to business.  The current earnings season gives proof that business has become far broader, encompassing everything from payments to back-office efficiency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Worldline Introduces End-to-End Mobility Payments Solution
Payment Methods // July 20, 2023

Worldline has launched an end-to-end solution to provide an enhanced, seamless and secure payment experience for mobility operators and their customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

FIS Sells Worldpay Stake to GTCR For $18.5 Billion
Partnerships // July 06, 2023

FIS is selling its majority stake in Worldpay to private equity group GTCR for $18.5 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

FIS Could Sell Majority Stake of Worldpay in $15 Billion Deal
Partnerships // July 02, 2023

FIS is reportedly considering selling a majority stake in Worldpay to private equity groups. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Interviews & Exclusives
PayPal Unlocks Enterprise Merchant Features for Small Business With Advanced Checkout Upgrades

April 04, 2023
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ISOs Use Data and Service to Reframe Business Model and Merchant Value

March 22, 2023
Charles Zhu, vice president of product at Enigma, told PYMNTS that the pressure is on independent sales organizations (ISO) to reinvent themselves. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Why Merchant Services Are Key To Small FI Deposit Growth

October 22, 2019
This developing world of payments and the fierce competition offered by non-traditional providers of financial services presents big challenges to smaller and community banks – those financial institutions (FIs) with...

Payment Megamergers Reshape The Merchant Services Chessboard

July 01, 2019
The megamergers of 2019 have been reshaping the payments industry. For merchant services, especially, the chessboard looks much different. Daniela Mielke, CEO of RS2 North America, weighs in on why, for...

Quick Reads
Helcim Raises $38 Million to Fill Small Business Banking Void

August 23, 2026
Helcim, a payments company focused on Canadian small and medium-sized businesses, has raised $38 million in new funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree […]

Worldline Introduces End-to-End Mobility Payments Solution

July 20, 2023
Worldline has launched an end-to-end solution to provide an enhanced, seamless and secure payment experience for mobility operators and their customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

FIS Sells Worldpay Stake to GTCR For $18.5 Billion

July 06, 2023
FIS is selling its majority stake in Worldpay to private equity group GTCR for $18.5 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

FIS Could Sell Majority Stake of Worldpay in $15 Billion Deal

July 02, 2023
FIS is reportedly considering selling a majority stake in Worldpay to private equity groups. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...