We are proud to announce that Novalnet has been ranked first place in the Payment & Fintech category at the E-Commerce Germany Awards 2026 — a leading industry recognition celebrating excellence and innovation across Europe’s digital commerce ecosystem. This achievement reflects Novalnet’s continued commitment to delivering regulated, scalable, and future-ready payment infrastructure designed to support […]

In the opening weeks of 2026, the global trade landscape has been fundamentally reshaped by what is arguably the most aggressive use of economic statecraft in modern history. The announcement of the “Greenland Tariffs” by the U.S. administration—a strategy designed to leverage trade barriers to achieve territorial goals—has left European merchants, from boutique e-commerce owners […]

Beyond the currency switch: How the 2026 transition reshapes liquidity, risk, and opportunity for global merchants. On January 1, 2026, the map of the Eurozone will change once again. As Bulgaria retires the Lev (BGN) to become the 21st member of the bloc, we are witnessing more than just a ceremonial changing of the guard. […]

Why Mastercard’s UAE launch marks the beginning of a structural shift in payments, governance, and market competition. A New Economic Actor Enters the Payments System The introduction of Mastercard’s Agent Pay in the UAE represents more than a milestone in payments innovation — it may be the first real example of autonomous machine actors participating […]

Munich, Germany – September 2025 – Novalnet, a BaFin-licensed global payment service provider, proudly announces its official go-live as a VISA acquirer and recognition as a VISA Principal Member. This milestone places Novalnet among a select group of financial institutions worldwide that hold the highest level of partnership with VISA, one of the world’s most […]

At Novalnet, we view trust not as a marketing phrase but as an operating principle—one that guides every decision we make. We’re pleased to share that we’ve recently completed the SOC 2 Type II audit across all our global operations.

NOVALNET is proud to announce its official participation in the Forward Faster initiative, led by the United Nations Global Compact. This global movement challenges companies to accelerate progress across the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — and we are all in.

Novalnet is proud to announce the successful completion of the ESG certification process, achieving a Performance Index of B, valid until December 2, 2025. This certification reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to integrate sustainable practices into its operations, highlighting its focus on environmental responsibility, social impact, and ethical governance. It also marks an important step […]

At the recent Web Summit in Lisbon, Visa announced exciting new initiatives aimed at empowering creators to thrive as small business owners. In a landmark moment for the digital economy, Visa officially recognized creators as small businesses. From musicians to influencers, artists to online entrepreneurs, creators are revolutionizing the landscape of commerce—and Visa is here […]

Online fraud has become a pervasive threat, jeopardizing the trust and confidence of consumers. As e-commerce businesses strive to protect their customers and mitigate risks, American Express SafeKey 2.3 emerges as a powerful solution. Failure to upgrade to SafeKey 2.3 by September 2024 may result in service interruptions and potential financial losses.

emerchantpay, a leading global payment service provider and acquirer, has announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Novalnet to the United States. Building on their successful collaboration in Europe, this partnership aims to enhance Novalnet’s capabilities and maximise its merchant growth across the US by facilitating payment acceptance with emerchantpay’s advanced payment solutions.

Airbus has chosen Novalnet as its global payment service provider. In a Europe-wide tender, the group was looking for a specialized full-service payment provider with global expertise for the individual needs of Airbus. Read more to know what this collaboration will bring about.