Checkout.com vs EBANX

Checkout.com annualised net revenue hits $750M

Payments provider Checkout.com announced that its annualised net revenue jumped 28% year-on-year to $750 million, attributing growth to increased payment volume and geographical expansion. The company, valued at $12 billion, expects to achieve $150 million in adjusted EBITDA profit for 2026, having turned profitable in 2024. Checkout.com operates across 56 countries with 10 acquiring licences and projected payment volume of $480 billion for full-year 2026. The company also plans to expand its money management offering and accelerate its AI strategy in agentic commerce and payments. Additionally, it disclosed an internal $40 million dividend from subsidiary Checkout Limited to the parent, which it clarifies is a treasury transaction, not shareholder distribution. Chief Revenue Officer Antoine Nougué emphasized that sustained profitability enables investment in AI to help merchants generate revenue. The company employs 1,700 people.

• Checkout.com reported annualised net revenue of $750 million, up 28% year-on-year.
• The company expects to achieve $150 million in adjusted EBITDA profit for 2026.
• Checkout.com is valued at $12 billion and operates in 56 countries with 10 acquiring licences.

Awin Hires Former Amazon Exec as Chief Product & Technology Officer

Awin, a global affiliate marketing network, has appointed Varun Aggarwal as its new Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO). Previously holding leadership roles at Amazon and Checkout.com, Aggarwal will lead a unified product and technology strategy aimed at accelerating the platform's growth, with a focus on leveraging artificial intelligence. The company plans to launch new features like AI Visibility and Smart Search to help advertisers better understand and measure the impact of their affiliate partnerships across the increasingly complex customer journey. CEO Adam Ross highlighted Aggarwal's experience in scaling global commerce platforms and his expertise in product development, commerce, and AI as key assets. The move signals Awin's commitment to leading technological innovation in the partner marketing space.

• Awin appointed Varun Aggarwal as Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO).
• Aggarwal previously held leadership positions at Amazon and Checkout.com.
• Awin plans to introduce new AI-driven features, including AI Visibility and Smart Search.

Agentic Commerce Users Could Reach 1.3 Billion by 2031

Juniper Research forecasts that agentic commerce users could grow from under 300 million in 2026 to about 1.3 billion by 2031, a near 350% rise. The report also projects agentic commerce transaction value will increase from roughly $8 billion in 2026 to $3.5 trillion by 2031. Juniper attributes the growth to retailer support, expanding agentic payment infrastructure and rising consumer comfort with AI, while noting current user familiarity and trust remain low. Separate research from Checkout.com found 24% of consumers say they will never delegate purchases to AI and 27% trust no organisation to operate an AI shopping agent. The article highlights payments as a structural concern — cards lead today but tokenisation and local-payment support will be important — and notes recent industry moves including OpenAI’s pullback from in‑app purchasing and Google’s new Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) features.

• Juniper Research projects agentic commerce users could reach 1.3 billion globally by 2031, up from less than 300 million in 2026.
• Juniper Research forecasts agentic commerce transaction value will grow to $3.5 trillion by 2031, from about $8 billion in 2026.
• Checkout.com research (June) found 24% of consumers say they will never delegate purchases to AI, and 27% said they trust 'no organisation' to operate an AI shopping agent.

EBANX and NetEase Games Club partner to reach more players in LatAm

EBANX announces a partnership with NetEase Games Club to expand reach in Latin America, supporting payments via Pix, SPEI, PagoEfectivo, and Mercado Pago.

EBANX and NetEase Games Club bring local payment methods to Latin America's booming video game market

Partnership unlocks card and local payment options for players in Latin America, including Pix in Brazil.

NetEase Games Club Partners EBANX for Local Payments

NetEase Games Club has partnered with EBANX to enable local payment methods in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Peru. The integration includes Pix, SPEI, PagoEfectivo, and Mercado Pago, aiming to streamline purchases for players. Pix is used by about 96% of Brazil's adult population, while 60 million Brazilians lack credit cards. PagoEfectivo reaches 64% of Peru's adults, and SPEI over 50% in Mexico. The payment methods will be available in titles like Where Winds Meet and Marvel Rivals. Based on EBANX data, the five markets are projected to generate $8.4 billion in games revenue by end of year, with Brazil contributing $3.8 billion. The partnership targets the growing Latin American gaming market and its local payment preferences.

• NetEase Games Club partners with EBANX to enable local payments in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Peru.
• Payment methods include Pix, SPEI, PagoEfectivo, and Mercado Pago.
• Pix is used by ~96% of Brazil's adult population (170 million people).