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Commerzbank forms joint venture with Global Payments for SME payment solutions

  • 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.
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