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2021

Feb 25, 2021paysafecard joins A1 esports League Austria as Premium Partner

Feb 25, 2021Paysafe uses Snowflake to power cloud-based approach to data and analytics

Feb 23, 2021Skrill launches new fiat-to-crypto withdrawal service

Feb 18, 2021ESL Gaming and paysafecard continue long-standing relationship with 2021 partnership

Feb 17, 2021Luckbox rolls out Skrill and NETELLER payment services

Feb 01, 2021Paysafe expands partnership with Virginia Lottery through Income Access deal

Jan 14, 2021Payments crucial to ongoing growth of US online sports-betting market

Jan 13, 2021paysafecard launches in The Republic of Moldova

Jan 12, 2021Paysafe’s NETELLER launches new business and consumer features

Jan 11, 2021Paysafe partners with Colorado's BetWildwood to provide unified payments platform and marketing services

2020

Dec 23, 2020Paysafe enables online cash payments for Microsoft customers

Dec 21, 2020Paysafe partners with Amelco to plug US sportsbooks into unified payments platform

Dec 15, 2020Paysafe launches Paysafecash™ in US to enable online cash payments

Dec 07, 2020Foley Trasimene Acquisition Corp. II and Paysafe, A Leading Global Payments Provider Focused on Digital Commerce and iGaming, Announce Merger

Dec 01, 2020Paysafe’s Income Access unveils upgrades to affiliate marketing platform

Nov 20, 2020Paysafe recognised for its employee engagement focus during COVID-19

Nov 19, 2020Paysafe appoints Scot McClintic as SVP iGaming Product & Strategy

Nov 12, 2020Payment security remains primary concern for online retail

Nov 06, 2020Skrill offers free payment services to Italians during lockdown

Oct 21, 2020Diversifying payment offerings crucial to future of North American in-store SMBs

Oct 21, 2020Online retailers to accelerate growth plans to combat the COVID-19 crisis

Oct 02, 2020Income Access honoured with two bronze Stevie Awards for Women in Business

Oct 01, 2020Petroleum Card Services wins PMCA of Kansas’ Associate of the Year award

Sep 29, 2020Skrill partners with Betfred USA Sports

Sep 28, 2020paysafecard becomes main partner to NEO in new esports partnership

Sep 15, 2020Paysafe Group Appoints Ismail (“Izzy”) Dawood as Group Chief Financial Officer

Sep 01, 2020Paysafe appoints Jeffry A. Beene as SVP Merchant Risk

Aug 25, 2020Paysafecash launches in Mexico enabling online cash purchases

Aug 19, 2020Paysafe and Bankable support British Red Cross to offer Visa prepaid cards in emergencies

Aug 06, 2020COVID-19 spurs growth in digital money transfers

Aug 05, 2020G2 Esports and paysafecard extend long-standing partnership

Jul 30, 2020Paysafe enhances Sportech’s Bump 50:50 software with contactless payments

Jul 28, 2020Subscription-based payments set for significant growth according to Paysafe research

Jul 27, 2020Paysafe to acquire Openbucks

Jul 13, 2020Monese partners with Paysafe to bridge the gap between cash and digital banking

Jul 07, 2020Paysafe and NeoPollard Interactive expand partnership into North Carolina Lottery market

Jul 06, 2020Paysafecash launches in Bulgaria to enable online cash purchases

Jun 30, 2020Vivaticket forms global partnership with Skrill

Jun 25, 2020Paysafe appoints Afshin Yazdian as CEO of its U.S. Acquiring division

Jun 15, 2020Paysafe’s Skrill extends Knect loyalty program to U.S. customers

Jun 08, 2020Skrill launches free international Money Transfer service in U.S.

May 12, 2020AC Milan announces Skrill as its Official Global Payments Partner

May 07, 2020Paysafe appoints Noah Sharp as Chief Banking Officer

May 04, 2020COVID-19 serves as eCommerce catalyst for North American consumers

May 04, 2020COVID-19 serves as eCommerce catalyst for North American consumers

May 04, 2020Over half of UK consumers have tried a new payment method since the outbreak of COVID-19

Apr 27, 2020paysafecard continues expansion in South America with launch in Paraguay

Apr 22, 2020Paysafe achieves CarbonNeutral® company status

Apr 01, 2020Skrill offers free services to SMBs supporting COVID-19 initiatives

Apr 01, 2020Paysafecash launches in Latvia to enable online cash purchases

Mar 19, 2020Paysafe’s Paulette Rowe named one of the ‘Most Influential Women in Payments 2020’

Mar 12, 2020Skrill offers free money transfers to Italy

Mar 12, 2020Paysafe and Mastercard extend strategic partnership

Mar 11, 2020ETA recognizes Paysafe leader in 2020 ‘Forty Under 40’

Feb 27, 2020Paysafe partners with Celero Commerce in US market

Feb 13, 2020Sujit Unni joins Paysafe as Chief Technology Officer

Feb 04, 2020Paysafe predicts a soar in sports betting with the introduction of 5G

Feb 03, 2020Paysafe receives funding for learning and development from Operational Programme Human Resources Development 2014-2020

Jan 30, 2020Paysafe and Google expand collaboration

Jan 17, 2020Alessandro Del Piero stars in new Sky Sport TV advert for Skrill prepaid Mastercard®

Jan 16, 2020Paysafecash launches in Cyprus to enable online cash purchases

Jan 13, 2020Paysafe expands omni-channel offering with launch of cloud EMV capabilities

2019

Nov 27, 2019Skrill enhances crypto offering with new crypto-to-crypto buy and sell feature

Nov 22, 2019paysafecard named one of ‘Austria’s Leading Companies’ for sixth year running

Nov 21, 2019Skrill launches customer reward programme: Skrill Knect

Nov 20, 2019Software developers plan to double payment methods to increase sales & revenue

Nov 14, 2019Paysafe wins two Payments Awards

Oct 31, 2019Skrill named Best Digital Wallet 2019 by Juniper Research

Oct 16, 2019Paysafe launches Mobile Pay in US

Oct 15, 2019paysafecard launches in Iceland

Oct 14, 2019UK consumers pay over the odds when sending money overseas

Oct 10, 2019Alternative Airlines partners with Paysafe to offer customers an even greater choice of payment options

Sep 26, 2019paysafecard partners with Samsung for online cash payments in the Galaxy Store

Sep 23, 2019Paysafe wins ‘Gold’ Stevie® Award for Great Employers

Sep 19, 2019Gen Z consumers demand more choice at the checkout

Sep 18, 2019Alan Osborne joins Paysafe as Chief Information Security Officer

Sep 06, 2019PayPoint partners with Paysafecash to bring online cash solutions to the UK

Sep 05, 2019Paysafe appoints Richard Swales as Chief Risk Officer

Aug 21, 2019paysafecard announces sponsorship of Red Bull M.E.O.

Jul 23, 2019Over half of consumers would use voice to pay for low value goods

Jul 18, 2019Paysafe announces YouTube partnership

Jul 16, 2019Paysafe’s Rapid Transfer enabled for PokerStars’ customers across Europe

Jul 01, 2019ZenSports expands payments offering to include Skrill

Jun 27, 2019GOLO Mobile Inc. announces completion of qualifying transaction

Jun 27, 2019Paysafe’s Rapid Transfer expands into US in partnership with Skrill USA

Jun 20, 2019MWAA recognizes Paysafe’s O.B. Rawls with 2019 Industry Achievement Award

Jun 19, 2019Paysafe wins ‘Payments Processor of the Year’ American Gambling Award

Jun 03, 2019Consumers reluctant to swap passwords for biometrics for fear of identity fraud

May 30, 2019Paysafe Group Appoints Philip McHugh as CEO

May 07, 2019Paysafe Pay Later scoops three Golden Stevie Awards in Germany

Apr 11, 2019Paysafe issues Coinbase’s new Visa debit card enabling easier cryptocurrency spending

Apr 10, 2019ETA honors Paysafe’s O.B. Rawls with ‘Distinguished Payments Professional’ Star Award

Apr 09, 2019Paysafe adds multiple payment options to PaySimply

Apr 01, 2019HAW Capital Corp. and GOLO Inc. announce business combination agreement

Mar 14, 2019Skrill becomes proud partner of Alessandro Del Piero’s LA10 Football Club

Mar 14, 2019Paysafe’s Claire Gates named one of the ‘Most Influential Women in Payments in 2019’

Feb 27, 2019ETA recognizes two Paysafe leaders in 2019 ‘Forty Under 40’

Feb 11, 2019paysafecard and ESL extend partnership with new firsts for the esports community

Feb 06, 2019AtYourGate Delivers Momentous First Year in Business

Feb 05, 2019Paysafe launches ground-breaking new approach to iGaming payments

Jan 31, 2019Paysafe partners with Visa to increase customer payment choice in Europe

Jan 25, 2019Paysafe Recognized for its Talent Management Capabilities

Jan 21, 2019Paysafe to exhibit at ICE London & London Affiliate Conference

Jan 15, 2019 Paysafe partners with Vindicia to enhance recurring billing revenues for merchants

Jan 14, 2019Paysafe Group Appoints Walt Macnee As Non-Executive Director

2018

Dec 18, 2018Paysafe extends its collaboration with Google in five new countries

Dec 05, 2018Skrill’s new international money transfer service launched with zero transfer fee and no FX mark-up

Nov 29, 2018paysafecard is one of 2018’s ‘Austria’s Leading Companies’ for the fifth year running

Nov 26, 2018Worldpay and Paysafe partner to develop new solution for U.S. iGaming and sports betting markets

Nov 20, 2018Paytm Canada plugs into Paysafe to enhance its mobile payment solution experience for Canadians

Nov 19, 2018Tara Wilson of Paysafe Group’s Income Access Wins Silver Stevie Award

Nov 15, 2018Paysafe named Best Merchant Acquirer or Processor at the Payments Awards for third year running

Nov 05, 2018 Paysafe Group announces global hackathon winners

Nov 01, 2018Rapid Transfer launches for Skrill and NETELLER customers in the Netherlands and Belgium

Oct 29, 2018NETELLER digital wallet now live in Japan

Oct 23, 2018Security ranks as number one eCommerce priority for SMBs

Oct 22, 2018Paysafe’s differentiated solutions and customer service recognized by independent research firm

Oct 22, 2018Paysafe Group appoints Peter Smith as Chief Financial Officer

Oct 19, 2018NETELLER launches in-wallet buy-and-sell cryptocurrency feature

Oct 17, 2018Multiple award wins for Paysafe’s female leaders around the world

Oct 12, 2018Paysafe named ‘Best PSP or Acquiring Solution Provider’ at the Emerging Payments Awards

Oct 08, 2018paysafecard named ‘best overall payment service provider’ at the 2018 CEEG Awards

Oct 01, 2018Paysafe Group hosts first global hackathon to identify new ideas, talent and innovation

Sep 11, 2018Paysafe Group achieves Women in Governance Parity Certification

Sep 10, 2018Paysafe launches ‘Accelerated Funding’ to enable fast settlements for SMBs in the US

Sep 04, 2018paysafecard continues its international expansion with a launch in Montenegro

Aug 29, 2018Upper Hand, Inc. plugs into Paysafe to fuel growth amongst businesses operating in the sports & fitness industry

Aug 15, 2018iPayment re-brands as Paysafe

Aug 13, 2018Two thirds of UK consumers think fraud is ‘inevitable’ when shopping online

Jul 25, 2018Skrill wallet users can now instantly buy and sell cryptocurrencies

Jul 17, 2018Paysafe’s Andrea Dunlop wins ‘Woman in PayTech’ award

Jul 05, 2018Paysafe extends money transfer service

Jun 27, 2018Paysafe scoops up two 2018 EGR North America Awards

Jun 20, 2018Paysafe Unveils Same-Day Merchant Settlement

Jun 07, 2018Paysafe announces Google partnership

Jun 06, 2018Half of consumers resist move to ‘frictionless’ payments due to privacy and security fears; cash continues to thrive

Jun 04, 2018Paysafe completes acquisition of iPayment

Jan 26, 2018Skrill sponsors leading esports team QLASH

Jan 24, 2018paysafecard doubles down on esports, becomes Global ESL Payment Platform Partner and one of ESL’s main sponsors worldwide

Jan 23, 2018Paysafe wins record number of awards in 2017

2017

May 17, 2017Paysafe’s Brian McArthur-Muscroft named Inspirational Finance Director of the Year at 2017 FDs’ Excellence Awards

May 09, 2017Paysafe Group plc: Annual General Meeting

Apr 27, 2017Paysafe wins top prize at the 2017 Employer Brand Management Awards

Apr 06, 2017Spain’s Correos selects Paysafe to drive e-commerce payments

Mar 03, 2017Paysafe Group plc: Final results for year ended 31 December 2016

Mar 03, 2017Paysafe appoints Tim Thurman as Chief Digital Officer

Feb 28, 2017Paysafe launches GOLO mobile ordering platform

Feb 06, 2017Paysafe appoints Oscar Nieboer as Chief Marketing Officer

Feb 02, 2017Paysafe to exhibit at ICE Totally Gaming & London Affiliate Conference

Jan 24, 2017Paysafe supports swimmers in Commonwealth Youth Games quest

Jan 24, 2017Paysafe donates 10,000 hot meals for Syrian citizens

Jan 18, 2017Paysafe Bulgaria office named one of the ‘25 most popular offices in the world’

Jan 12, 2017Paysafe Group plc: Trading update for year ended 31 December 2016

2016

Dec 20, 2016Paysafe Group plc: Share Buyback Programme

Dec 13, 2016Response to share price movement

Dec 01, 2016Paysafe Group opens new Isle of Man office

Dec 01, 2016Hey big Christmas spenders: Brits spend up to twice as much on presents as other Europeans

Nov 08, 2016Paysafe Group plc Trading Update

Nov 07, 2016Paysafe partners with ServiceMax to provide integrated payment solutions for the field service industry

Nov 02, 2016Crowd for Angels partners with Paysafe

Oct 25, 2016Paysafe launches EMV-enabled global omni-channel services through expanded partnership with Handpoint

Oct 21, 2016Paysafe named Best Merchant Acquirer/Processor at 2016 Payments Awards

Oct 19, 2016payolution launches in the UK

Oct 18, 2016Paysafe to attend Money 2020 in Las Vegas

Sep 28, 2016IOU Financial and Paysafe Partner to Fuel Small Business Growth

Sep 08, 2016Rapid Transfer: Skrill boosts its instant banking option

Sep 01, 2016Paysafe acquires affiliate technology provider Income Access

Aug 24, 2016Global-e appoints Paysafe as merchant acquirer

Aug 10, 2016Unaudited Interim Results for the 6 months ended 30 June 2016

Jun 15, 2016Payolution launches e-commerce payments service in Netherlands

May 25, 2016Paysafe Group plc Annual General Meeting - Trading Update

May 18, 2016Paysafe bolsters international processing capabilities with European cross-border acquiring services

May 11, 2016DraftKings expands payment options in the UK

Mar 23, 2016Paysafe and Emerchants to deliver card solutions for gaming operators

Mar 21, 2016Paysafe begins trading in FTSE 250 Index

Mar 16, 2016Paysafe delivers strong FY 2015, positive outlook for 2016

Mar 03, 2016Inclusion in FTSE 250 Index from 21 March 2016

Feb 23, 2016Paysafe expands HomeSend partnership to offer more cross-border payments

Feb 16, 2016Paysafe joins Vendorcom

Feb 11, 2016Paysafe provides suite of payment services for Payfriendz P2P app

Feb 03, 2016Pay for PlayStation® games with paysafecard

Jan 28, 2016Deal of the Year – Quoted Company Awards 2016

Jan 08, 2016Strong trading in Q4 completes transformational year

Jan 08, 2016Full Year Trading Update

2015

Dec 01, 2015TJC Selects Paysafe to Manage its Entire Payments System

Nov 30, 2015Update on 2009-2010 Data Breaches

Nov 25, 2015Proposed move to Main Market

Nov 12, 2015Paysafe Wins Deal of the Year at UK Tech Awards 2015

Nov 10, 2015Q3 Trading Update and Capital Markets Day

Nov 10, 2015Optimal Payments Becomes Paysafe in Game-Changing Global Rebrand

Sep 28, 2015Result of EGM

Sep 23, 2015Optimal Payments Announces IDC/Games As First Online Games Merchant To Go Live On NETELLERGO!

Sep 16, 2015Optimal Payments Partners with Emergent Payments to Support International Growth of Digital Businesses

Sep 04, 2015Notice of EGM

Aug 26, 2015Half Year Results for the six months ended 30 June 2015

Aug 10, 2015Completion of Acquisition of Skrill

Aug 03, 2015Receipt of FCA Approval

Aug 03, 2015Directorate Change

Jul 27, 2015Optimal Payments Partners with Revolut for the Launch of an Innovative Currency Exchange Solution

Jul 24, 2015Adjustment to Terms of Meritus Acquisition

Jul 03, 2015Trading update

Jun 09, 2015Optimal Payments Partners with RentMoola to Digitize the Rental Market

Jun 02, 2015Optimal Payments Honoured at Prepaid365 Awards For Net+ Prepaid MasterCard

Jun 01, 2015Update on acquisition of Skrill

May 28, 2015Optimal Payments Adds Strategic Mobile Capabilities with Acquisition of FANS Entertainment Inc.

May 21, 2015Optimal Payments Wins Two Honours at CNP Awards 2015

May 21, 2015Trading Statement

Apr 21, 2015Optimal Payments Awarded Best Payments Company at Inaugural EGR North America Awards

Apr 21, 2015Posting of Annual Report and Notice of AGM

Mar 25, 2015Optimal Payments Leads the Way with Global Bitcoin Payment Acceptance

Mar 23, 2015Proposed Acquisition by Optimal Payments of Skrill to Create Leading Global Player in Online Payment and Digital Wallet Services

Mar 23, 20152014 Full Year Results

Mar 18, 2015Shane Hibbeler Joins Optimal Payments as Vice President of Sales

Mar 06, 2015Optimal Payments’ Elliott Wiseman Wins at European Counsel Awards 2015

Feb 03, 2015Optimal Payments Wins at Top Industry Awards in London

Jan 16, 2015Optimal Payments is Top Sponsor at Annual Fantasy Sports Trade Association Winter Conference

Jan 15, 2015Optimal Payments and OLG partnership now live

Jan 14, 2015Trading Update

2014

Dec 17, 2014NETELLER Selected as gamigo’s Alternative Payment Method For Online Gaming

Dec 16, 2014Share Price Movement

Dec 12, 2014Directorate Changes

Nov 25, 2014Optimal Payments Launches Developer Centre and Suite of REST-based APIs

Nov 20, 2014Optimal Payments Processes a Record Amount of #IceBucketChallenge Donations for ALS Canada and Contributes $10,000 to the Cause

2013

Dec 10, 2013Optimal Payments Launches New Payment Processing and Fraud Management System for eBay-owned Magento E-commerce Platform

Dec 03, 2013Optimal Payments and 888 announce partnership to provide payment processing services to licensed U.S. online gaming operators

Nov 18, 2013Optimal Payments announces that Chairman Dale Johnson intends to step down

Nov 12, 2013ShoeMe.ca selects Optimal Payments’ NETBANX to enhance fraud protection

Nov 11, 2013Optimal Payments and Channel 1 Media partner to deliver seamless ecommerce services for professional sports franchises

May 14, 2013The Canadian Red Cross Selects Optimal Payments’ NETBANX Online Payment Services

2012

Dec 14, 2012Optimal Payments supports Britain’s leading snow sports athlete, Zoë Gillings, in her 2014 Olympic Qualification campaign

Dec 06, 2012Optimal Payments and Vantiv Announce Processing Agreement

Dec 04, 2012MasterCard and Optimal Payments sign five year strategic partnership agreement

Nov 28, 2012Optimal Payments and Wahanda celebrate the success of Wahanda Connect

Oct 29, 2012Optimal and Caesars Interactive sign agreement for US market