On October 21, 2025, Shift4 entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire Bambora Inc, Bambora Holding Corp, Bambora Corp, and Worldline SMB US, Inc—collectively known as Bambora North America—from Worldline. The transaction, expected to close in the first quarter of 2026 pending customary approvals, would expand Shift4’s reach across the United States and Canada. Bambora North America served over 140,000 merchants in both countries, offering a payment gateway that supported online and in-person transactions across specialized verticals. The company’s distribution network included more than 500 Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) targeting key markets. Shift4 CEO Taylor Lauber described the acquisition as a strategic move to rapidly grow Shift4’s customer base by cross-selling its global acquiring platform to Bambora’s existing merchants, promising enhanced value and a streamlined commerce experience.

Barclays served as sole financial adviser and Bennett Jones LLP as legal adviser to Shift4. Jefferies acted as sole financial adviser and Norton Rose as legal adviser to Worldline SA.

Transaction value was not disclosed.