BillDesk to buy Worldline India payments arm

Worldline Sells Indian Payments Arm to BillDesk for €60 Million

Worldline, a leading payments technology company, has entered into a deal to sell its Indian payments arm to BillDesk for a staggering €60 million in equity.

The agreement includes a long-term software partnership, allowing BillDesk to continue utilizing Worldline's technology.

Key Highlights of the Deal:

• Worldline will receive €60 million in equity from the sale.
• BillDesk will retain the use of Worldline's technology through a long-term software pact.
• Worldline will maintain India as a key talent and innovation hub.
• Worldline's Global Capability Centers will evolve into AI-first innovation hubs for automation, GenAI, and agentic-AI at scale.

Reasons Behind the Sale:

The primary objective of the sale is to sharpen Worldline's core operations in Europe, reduce its presence, and redeploy its capital.

Deal Timeline:

The acquisition is expected to be completed in the second half of 2026.

About BillDesk:

BillDesk, a pioneering digital payment platform in India, was founded in 2000 and specializes in bill payments, recurring mandates, and acquiring online merchants.

The company boasts an impressive 50-60% market share in online bill payments in India.

About Worldline India:

Worldline India was established in 2014 after Atos carved out its payments division, marking the beginning of Worldline's presence in the Indian market.