Worldline and FreedomPay partner to expand payments in Travel

The collaboration aims to introduce acquiring services and gateway capabilities to businesses across Europe, with the potential to expand into Retail and other industries in the future.

Integrated payment solutions for hotel chains 

The partnership will offer an omni-channel payment solution designed specifically for large hotel chains with a global presence. By integrating a Host2Host connection developed by FreedomPay with Worldline’s acquiring and Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) services, the solution will support both card-present and card-not-present transactions. The service is expected to launch in mid-2025. 

According to the companies, the partnership will provide several advantages, including: 

• System integration: the solution is designed to integrate with existing hotel systems, minimising disruptions during implementation. 
• Operational efficiency: the integrated solution is designed to streamline payment processes, reducing friction and improving service delivery for hotel operators. 
• Data utilisation: access to transaction data from various channels will help businesses make informed decisions, optimise pricing strategies, and tailor marketing efforts. 
• Customer experience: an omni-channel platform will enable smoother transactions across multiple touchpoints, enhancing guest interactions. 

In the official press release, representatives from Worldline stated that the collaboration solidifies Worldline’s position in targeting major hotel chains in Europe, a market where the company already has an established presence. 

In turn, FreedomPay officials noted that the partnership represents a step toward improving payment infrastructure in the Travel & Hospitality industry, with opportunities to extend the solution to other sectors such as Retail. They highlighted that blending FreedomPay’s gateway technology with Worldline’s acquiring services will help businesses optimise their payment processes across Europe. 

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