Crédit Agricole announced on Monday the acquisition of a minority stake in the payment group Worldline, an investment that continues the strategic partnership between the two groups.

France's second-largest bank by market capitalization now holds a 7% stake in Worldline.

In 2023, Crédit Agricole and Worldline announced the opening of exclusive negotiations with a view to creating a joint venture specializing in payment services for merchants in France.

(Written by Diana Mandiá)