Paysafe (NYSE:PSFE) is a leading global payments provider that enables businesses and consumers to transact securely and conveniently across digital and in-person channels. The company specializes in merchant acquiring, payment processing and digital wallet solutions, serving a wide range of industries from e-commerce and gaming to travel and financial services. Through its platform, Paysafe offers unified payment capabilities that support multiple payment methods, currencies and settlement options, helping merchants streamline operations and optimize customer experiences.
At the heart of Paysafe’s offering are three principal brands: Paysafecard, a prepaid voucher solution that allows consumers to pay online without a bank account or credit card; Skrill and Neteller, two digital wallet services providing instant, low-cost cross-border money transfers and merchant payments; and Paysafe’s merchant services, which include integrated point-of-sale and e-commerce payment gateways, risk and fraud management tools, and data analytics. These products are backed by a global network of banking partners and payment processors, ensuring reliable acceptance in more than 40 currencies.
Originating in Austria in 1996, Paysafe has built its capabilities through strategic acquisitions, including the combination of Optimal Payments and Paysafecard in 2015 and the purchase of Income Access, a performance marketing software provider. In 2021, the company returned to the public markets via a dual listing on the New York Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange, solidifying its position as an independent payments leader with tailored solutions for digital commerce.
Headquartered in London with regional offices across North America, Europe, Latin America and the Asia-Pacific, Paysafe employs a diverse leadership team with deep expertise in payments, technology and financial services. The company is led by Chief Executive Officer Jack Forestell, who brings more than two decades of experience in global payments, and is supported by executives drawn from industry leaders such as Mastercard, PayPal and major banking institutions. Together, this team guides Paysafe’s strategy to expand its digital wallet ecosystem, enhance payment security and deliver seamless transaction experiences worldwide.
