- Commerzbank and Global Payments form a joint venture, Commerz Globalpay, for digital payment solutions in Germany.
- Ownership split: 51% Global Payments, 49% Commerzbank; launch expected in H1 2024 in Frankfurt.
- Global Payments to provide commerce enablement solutions; Commerzbank contributes SME market knowledge.
- The collaboration aims to offer digital payment capabilities, including mobile payments, card terminals, and e-commerce solutions.
- Commerz Globalpay targets businesses, providing cloud-based POS software, loyalty programs, and customer engagement tools.
- Global Payments sees the venture as an expansion in Germany, enhancing the distribution of its solutions.
- Commerzbank emphasizes the project’s importance in connecting customers with innovative solutions, subject to regulatory approval.