Ingenico, a subsidiary of Worldline SA, is a prominent provider of payment solutions, founded in 1980 in France. The company has a rich history of innovation, including the development of the first chip reader terminal in 1984. Ingenico has grown through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, becoming Ingenico Group in 2014 and joining Worldline in 2020, which strengthened its position in the European payment services market. Ingenico offers a comprehensive range of payment solutions, including various types of payment terminals, professional services, omnichannel solutions, and software solutions. Their products cater to diverse industries such as banking, retail, hospitality, transportation, healthcare, energy, vending, and e-government. Ingenico's global reach extends across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, making it a key player in the international payment solutions landscape. Recent innovations include the launch of AXIUM and Payments Platform as a Service (PPaaS) in 2021, along with the acquisition of Phos in 2023, enhancing their software-only Point of Sale capabilities.