(29 April 2026 – Australia) ANZ has agreed to acquire the remaining stake in its payments joint venture with Worldline, moving to take full control of the business it established in 2022.
The bank will purchase Worldline’s 51% percent holding for A$89m, consolidating ownership as part of a broader push to strengthen its payments and transaction banking capabilities.
ANZ said the move aligns with its long-term strategy to position transaction banking at the core of its customer offering. Lisa Vasic, Managing Director, Transaction Banking, Institutional at ANZ, said: “The ANZ 2030 strategy puts transaction banking at the centre of what we deliver to customers – whether it’s improving their experiences, offering them leading technologies and platforms, or keeping them safe.
“This acquisition will allow us to strengthen our direct relationship with our customers and better meet our customer’s needs, as we continue to focus on providing our small business customers.”
The deal comes amid a challenging period for Worldline, which has been pursuing a capital raise to support a broader operational overhaul following pressure on its share price earlier in 2025.
The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to complete in the second half of ANZ’s 2026 financial year.