Fiserv Acquires Remaining 49.9% Stake in AIB Merchant Services
September 5, 2025
Fiserv has completed the acquisition of the remaining 49.9% of AIB Merchant Services from AIB Group, taking full ownership of the Ireland-based payments acquirer. The deal supports Fiserv's expansion into the broader European market and enables wider deployment of its Clover point-of-sale platform across the region; AIB will continue to refer businesses needing card acquiring services to Fiserv on an exclusive basis.
- Buyers
- Fiserv, Inc.
- Targets
- AIB Merchant Services
- Sellers
- AIB Group
- Industry
- Payments & Fintech
- Location
- Ireland
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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