Shift4, the integrated payments and commerce technology innovator, is acquiring Global Blue, market leader in specialty payments and technology platform driving tax-free shopping, dynamic currency conversion, and payments solutions to the world’s largest retailers, in a roughly $2.5 billion transaction, expanding its presence in over 400,000 luxury retailers and hotels worldwide. The acquisition strengthens Shift4’s position among global integrated payments leaders with top investors Tencent and Ant International looking for strategic collaborations in order to get Alipay+ and Weixin Pay on board Shift4’s platform. The deal is on track to close in Q3 2025 and will be financed with cash and a $1.8 billion bridge loan.
Shift4 to Acquire Global Blue, the Leading Specialty Payments and Technology Provider Serving Luxury Brands
