Payment Expert’s Fintech Unwrapped delivers the latest and developing news that has shaped the sector over the course of the week.
This week, Klarna deepened its push into both AI-powered commerce and omnichannel payments, launching a shopping search tool within ChatGPT while also expanding its partnership with Worldline across online and in-store checkout experiences.
Also this week, PPRO partnered with Nubank to add NuPay to its local payments network in Brazil, Mollie expanded its UK in-person payments offering with its new Tap solution, and MiFinity integrated Wero as the European payment platform continues its regional rollout.
Worldline expands Klarna rollout across online and in-store payments
Worldline partnered with Klarna to expand access to the BNPL provider’s payment options across both e-commerce and physical retail environments.
Announced on 19 May, the agreement will see Worldline integrate Klarna into its acquiring and payment infrastructure, beginning with its Global Collect platform for international e-commerce merchants in the travel and digital sectors. The rollout will later extend to Worldline’s GoPay platform, enabling enterprise and SME merchants to activate Klarna through a guided onboarding process, before eventually bringing Klarna’s payment methods to in-store point-of-sale terminals.
The partnership comes as BNPL providers continue to push beyond online checkout into broader omnichannel payment experiences, while acquirers increasingly position flexible payment methods as embedded merchant services.
Markus Frei, Head of Worldline Acquiring Services, said the partnership would help bring BNPL services to more merchants across Europe, both online and in-store.
PPRO adds NuPay to expand Brazil payment coverage
PPRO partnered with Nubank to provide merchants and PSPs access to NuPay, the Brazilian digital bank’s native payment method.
Announced on 20 May, the partnership will enable merchants connected to PPRO’s platform to offer NuPay to Nubank’s customer base, which exceeds 115 million users in Brazil.
NuPay allows users to authorise payments directly within the Nubank app through a single click or biometric authentication, removing the need to share card details with merchants. According to PPRO, the payment method is designed to improve approval rates and reduce chargebacks, while also supporting recurring payment models without issues linked to expired cards or repeated authentication requests.
Motie Bring, CEO at PPRO, said enabling NuPay would allow merchants to connect with one of Latin America’s largest digital banking customer bases, while Nubank stated instant payment methods are expected to account for a growing share of e-commerce transactions in Brazil.
Mollie expands UK in-person payments push with Tap launch
Mollie launched ‘Tap’ in the UK, expanding its in-person payments offering for SMBs with a combination of portable payment hardware and smartphone-based payment acceptance.
Announced on 19 March, the solution includes a dedicated Tap terminal alongside a Tap app that enables merchants to accept contactless payments directly from NFC-enabled smartphones and tablets. The launch marks Mollie’s first proprietary payment terminal as the company continues to expand its UK presence and strengthen its omnichannel payments proposition.
The terminal supports contactless card payments, digital wallets and QR payments, while the Tap app enables businesses to begin accepting in-person payments without additional hardware.
Dave Smallwood, UK and Ireland Managing Director at Mollie, said: ‘As part of our ongoing expansion in the UK, we’re deeply committed to helping every business get paid and manage their money effortlessly. That means helping them thrive in both online and in-person environments.
Klarna brings AI-powered shopping search to ChatGPT
Klarna launched its Shopping Search app in ChatGPT, enabling users to search for products, compare prices and browse merchant offers directly within conversations.
Announced on 20 May, the feature connects ChatGPT to Klarna’s commerce network of more than 100 million products and 400 million merchant listings across 13 markets. The tool is designed to allow users to discover products through natural language prompts before being redirected to merchants’ websites to complete purchases, as AI-driven search continues to gain traction within e-commerce.
According to Klarna, traffic from AI platforms to retail sites increased by nearly 700% during the 2025 holiday season, with those users converting at higher rates than traditional shoppers.
David Sykes, Chief Commercial Officer at Klarna, said the integration allows merchants to connect with consumers “at the moment of decision” within ChatGPT conversations.
MiFinity adds Wero to expand European payment options
MiFinity integrated European payment solution Wero into its eWallet platform, enabling customers in Belgium and Germany to fund accounts directly through bank-linked payments.
The integration allows users to make deposits via the Wero app without additional fees, as MiFinity continues to broaden its local payment method offering across Europe. According to MiFinity, the integration is designed to simplify account funding by enabling users to authorise payments directly within the Wero app, removing the need to share banking details with merchants.
Paul Kavanagh, CEO at MiFinity, said: “Integrating Wero is another step in [our] journey, giving our European users a trusted, fee-free way to fund their MiFinity eWallet. Expanding our network of local payment methods is key to delivering the seamless experience our customers expect and supporting our partners across the region.”
The rollout comes as Wero continues its broader European expansion, with the account-to-account payment solution positioning itself as a regional alternative focused on localised digital payments infrastructure.
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