Worldline [Euronext: WLN], a global leader in payment services, has announced a strategic partnership with Castles Technology to deliver cutting-edge in-person payment solutions across North America. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in advancing secure, efficient, and innovative payment experiences for businesses of all sizes.
With a strong presence in North America, Worldline provides best-in-class payment technology to Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs), and Banks across diverse verticals. The company’s commitment to seamless integration, local expertise, and superior customer care has positioned it as a trusted partner in the payments industry.
Castles Technology, a renowned leader in Android payment solutions, brings a strong reputation for security, innovation, and reliability. Their advanced Android-based terminals are widely adopted by merchants worldwide, aligning seamlessly with Worldline’s strategic vision for enhancing digital payment acceptance.
“At Castles Technology, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of payment innovation, and our partnership with Worldline represents a major leap forward in redefining how businesses accept payments,” said Joe Mach, North America CEO, Castles Technology. “By combining our state-of-the-art Android payment solutions with Worldline’s deep industry expertise, we are enabling merchants to seamlessly adopt secure, software-based payment acceptance. Together, we are shaping the future of payments, providing businesses with the flexibility and security they need to thrive in an increasingly digital world.”
A key component of this partnership is the development of an advanced SoftPOS solution, a software-based Point of Sale system that allows merchants to securely accept payments directly on a phone, tablet, or other Android mobile devices—eliminating the need for additional hardware. This cost-effective and mobile-friendly solution is expected to transform the payment landscape, particularly for industries such as field services, not-for-profits, and event management, as well as small to mid-sized businesses seeking greater flexibility and reduced operational costs.
Worldline and Castles Technology plan to showcase this joint innovation at the Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) TRANSACT tradeshow in April and are on track to launch their first-to-market SoftPOS solution by the end of 2025.
“Partnering with Castles was an evident decision for our team here at Worldline North America,” said Claire Gayton, Head of Operations and Partnerships, Worldline North America. “With aligned commitments to delivering innovative payment solutions, Castles’ extensive portfolio of terminal offerings, and joint goals for SoftPOS market introduction, we are thrilled to keep building on our foundation as partners.”
This partnership represents a major advancement in SoftPOS and in-person payment technology, setting a new industry benchmark. By combining their expertise, Worldline and Castles Technology are poised to drive widespread adoption of secure, efficient, and scalable payment solutions, enhancing how merchants accept and process payments in the evolving digital economy.
