Integrated payments company Shift4 has commenced exclusive talks for acquiring Bambora North America, which includes Bambora Holding Corp, Bambora, Bambora Corp, and Worldline SMB US from Worldline.

The deal is projected to be finalised in the first quarter of 2026, with the customary regulatory approvals pending.

Bambora North America, which caters to more than 140,000 merchants in Canada and the US, offers a payment gateway that facilitates both online and face-to-face transactions.

The company operates in various specialised sectors and mainly distributes its services via a network of more than 500 independent software vendors (ISVs) that serve its target markets.

Shift4 has engaged Barclays as its exclusive financial advisor, with Bennett Jones providing legal counsel for the acquisition process.

On the other side, Worldline has appointed Jefferies as its exclusive financial advisor and Norton Rose as legal advisor.

Shift4 CEO Taylor Lauber said: “This is a textbook Shift4 acquisition, delivering a massive funnel of gateway customers and payments volume to cross-sell onto our global acquiring platform.

“This deal is similar to past transactions that have enabled us to rapidly grow our customer base by offering these merchants significant value and a better payments experience with a streamlined end-to-end commerce solution.”

The move follows Shift4 Payments’ acquisition of Global Blue, a Swiss payments and technology firm, in July 2025.

The transaction, which was announced in February of this year, valued the company at close to $2.5bn.

Global Blue is known for its tax-refund and currency conversion technology services, which are used by the retail and hospitality sectors across Europe, Asia, and South America.

In May, Shift4 partnered with UATP to integrate the latter’s patented technology into its payment infrastructure, targeting the worldwide travel market.