Worldline, Mypinpad Tie Up to Make Smartphones the New PoS in South Asia
Partnership brings SoftPOS technology to region with high smartphone use and limited infrastructure
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French payment services and technology firm Worldline has entered into a strategic partnership with UK-based Mypinpad to extend secure, software-based payment capabilities across South Asia.
The collaboration equips merchants with the ability to accept card payments directly via Android smartphones, without needing traditional point-of-sale (PoS) hardware.
Mypinpad’s solution, born from the payment card industry, turns NFC-enabled phones into secure “SoftPOS” terminals, enabling PIN entry on-screen in compliance with Visa and MasterCard protocols.
The technology is certified under the PCI MPoC (Mobile Payments on Commercial-off-the-Shelf) standard, having passed more than 190 security checks and ongoing audits.
It supports modular certification of its full system, software development kit, or individual components.
Targeted at South Asian markets with high Android smartphone ubiquity and limited payment infrastructure, the joint initiative aims to remove cost and operational complexity to drive broader adoption of SoftPOS.
It is also available to consumers, enabling them to securely provision cards, verify credentials, or pay using their own devices.
“By integrating Mypinpad’s SoftPOS solution, we’re empowering merchants with a secure, cost-effective, and frictionless way to accept card payments directly on Android devices,” said Ramesh Narasimhan, Chief Executive Officer of Worldline India.
He said the innovation reinforces Worldline’s commitment to delivering future-ready digital payment solutions aligned with evolving market needs and regulatory frameworks.
Barry Levett, CEO of Mypinpad, said Worldline’s strong brand presence, regulatory trust, and market access would enable rapid rollout of the mobile-first solution across its existing markets.
Worldline serves more than one million businesses globally and reported revenues of €4.6 billion (about $5.35 billion) last calendar year.
Its Indian subsidiary partners with more than 30 leading public and private sector banks and non-banking financial companies.
Mypinpad, headquartered in the UK, operates globally across 20 countries, positioning itself as the leading platform for mobile-first payments on the move.
