Crédit Agricole SA has announced the acquisition of 100% of CAWL (Crédit Agricole Worldline) from Worldline, according to a press release dated June 30, 2026. This move evolves the existing partnership between the two companies in the payment services sector.
The transaction, valued at an undisclosed amount, involves Crédit Agricole taking full ownership of the joint venture that previously handled merchant payment processing and digital payment solutions for the bank's clients. Worldline will continue to provide technology services under a new long-term agreement.
This acquisition aligns with Crédit Agricole's strategy to integrate payment services more closely into its banking operations, while Worldline focuses on its core technology and processing capabilities. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approvals.
