Fiserv acquires CCV to expand Clover platform in Europe

By Gloria Methri

Fiserv, Inc. has acquired CCV, a payment solutions provider in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, aiming to drive growth in the European market. The acquisition enables Fiserv to accelerate the deployment of its Clover platform and operating system across Europe while providing enhanced capabilities and innovation to an expansive, combined merchant and partner base.

Founded in 1958 in Arnhem, CCV has been facilitating electronic payments in the Netherlands since the 1970s and has become a prominent player in the omnichannel payment solutions sector, with operations in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.

This acquisition optimises Fiserv and CCV’s existing operational and client support models to create a robust omnichannel offer. It will allow more businesses across Europe to seamlessly accept payments with Fiserv’s suite of products.

“The addition of CCV will enable Fiserv to accelerate the deployment of our Clover platform and operating system, providing enhanced capabilities and innovation to our clients across Europe,” said Katia Karpova, EVP, head of EMEA, Fiserv. “We have a deep appreciation and admiration for the reputation CCV has built over its 67-year history and the impact the company has on its stakeholders. Fiserv is committed to building upon CCV’s strong foundation to ensure continued success.”

“Businesses are continuously looking for ways to operate more effectively, with added value applications and services in a secure manner. Providing our merchant and partner network with Fiserv’s suite of products allows them to access the latest, best and most reliable payment technology,” said Michiel Bijleveld, CTIO, CCV. “We are proud to be joining the Fiserv family and, with our complementary strategic capabilities, provide seamless, end-to-end solutions for our current and future clients.”