Worldline e Crédit Agricole announce an evolution of their partnership in the sector of payment services for merchants in France, with the acquisition by Crédit Agricole of the 100% CawlThe two groups, according to a press release, are starting a "new phase of their collaboration to continue the commercial momentum triggered by the partnership, while simplifying their operational structure and thus transforming their cooperation from an equity-based model to a business partnership.”
Crédit Agricole buys Cawl
Crédit Agricole has acquired all the shares held by the Worldline group in Cawl, thus becoming its the sole shareholder and maintaining the initial ambition of making Cawl a leading player in merchant payment services in France. Cawl, for its part, will continue to integrate Worldline Group's acceptance solutions into its offering To build on the initial success achieved within the partnership. Launched in 2023, the partnership between Worldline and Crédit Agricole aims to provide innovative and competitive payment solutions to merchants in France.
The operation does not substantially impact the financial path Announced by Worldline on February 25, 2026, as part of its annual results announcement. Furthermore, this transaction has no significant impact on Crédit Agricole's financial ratios.
