I am beyond excited to share a transformative milestone in our journey to redefine the payments industry. Today, IXOPAY proudly announces its merger with Aperia Compliance, a global leader in Payment Card Industry (PCI) validation and risk management. This strategic alliance unites two industry frontrunners, creating an integrated powerhouse committed to delivering secure, compliant, and scalable payment solutions like never before.

Why This Merger Matters

In today's rapidly evolving digital economy, the stakes for robust payment security and stringent compliance have never been higher. Cyber threats are intensifying, regulations are becoming more complex, and businesses worldwide are under pressure to safeguard transactions while optimizing payment operations. Our merger with Aperia Compliance is a proactive response to these challenges, designed to offer unparalleled value to our clients.

This isn't just a business decision; it's a commitment to you. By combining our strengths, we're poised to provide a seamless, one-stop platform that simplifies complexity, elevates security, and streamlines compliance. Together, we're not just keeping pace with the future of payments—we're shaping it.

Unlocking New Potential

This merger opens the door to unprecedented possibilities for merchants, platforms, independent sales organizations (ISOs), and payment processors across the globe. Our enhanced platform now delivers a comprehensive suite of PCI compliance solutions covering all levels:

PCI Levels 1 and 2: Leveraging IXOPAY's enterprise-grade tokenization and advanced security protocols to protect large-scale operations.

PCI Levels 3 and 4: Integrating Aperia's specialized compliance services tailored for small to medium-sized businesses.

This combined offering empowers businesses of all sizes to access a unified solution for transaction security and regulatory adherence. Aperia’s PCI services allow businesses and their sub-merchants to keep pace with PCI compliance while putting the power of payment orchestration to work. Our customers are drawn to IXOPAY’s payment orchestration platform because it enables them to optimize, secure, and scale payment operations.

Setting New Standards in Payment Security and Compliance

The fusion of IXOPAY's innovative payment orchestration with Aperia's unmatched compliance expertise positions us at the forefront of the industry. We're committed to redefining benchmarks for secure and efficient payment processing. Our unified platform will not only meet the highest global compliance standards, but also set new ones, providing you with a competitive edge in an increasingly complex marketplace.

Next Steps

This merger is a testament to our unwavering dedication to excellence and innovation. I extend my deepest gratitude to our teams, whose tireless efforts have turned this vision into reality, and to you—our customers and partners—whose trust and support inspire us every day.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, our focus remains steadfast on our core mission: delivering unparalleled payment solutions that drive growth and success for your business. We're eager to explore the new opportunities this merger presents and are committed to supporting you every step of the way.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss how this merger can benefit your operations, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help you navigate this evolving landscape and look forward to building the future of payments together.