Payroc agrees to acquire BlueSnap
Payroc WorldAccess, LLC, a North American merchant acquirer and payment technology provider, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire BlueSnap, a Boston-based payment orchestration and AR automation platform.
This strategic acquisition unites Payroc’s direct-connect acquiring infrastructure across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, and transforms Payroc’s capabilities by adding BlueSnap’s robust global and enterprise capabilities.
The transaction is expected to close in Q3 2025 and is subject to regulatory approval and other customary items.
The acquisition creates a unified acquiring powerhouse that offers both end-to-end global card acquiring and eBanking processing capabilities to merchants, ISVs, and embedded technology partners, including:
- Global CNP Leadership & Routing Optimization: Accept card-not-present, electronic check and alternative payments in 47 countries, 100+ currencies, and 36+ local methods through a single API. BlueSnap’s intelligent routing and fraud prevention tools improve authorization rates and reduce cross-border costs.
- AR Automation & Cash Flow Efficiency: Accelerate receivables with embedded invoicing, subscription billing, and automated reconciliation. Real-time dashboards and out-of-the-box workflows simplify billing and collections.
- Enterprise-Grade Scale & Partner Ecosystem: Trusted by global enterprises and integrated with leading ISVs, ERP platforms, and embedded fintechs.
- Global Footprint & Compliance Excellence: Local acquiring, combined card and electronic check, dynamic and FX currency conversion, routing and interchange optimization, consolidated and detailed reporting, and managed clearing ensures cost-effective processing and regulatory compliance worldwide.
“Integrating BlueSnap’s orchestration layer with Payroc’s direct-connect network transforms our ability to serve merchants and ISVs at scale,” said Jim Oberman, Chief Executive Officer of Payroc. “This transaction dramatically expands our global footprint and the breadth of capabilities we can bring to our customers and partners. More importantly, we are impressed with the BlueSnap team – our shared culture and vision aligns with Payroc’s ongoing commitment to deliver a more efficient, intelligent, and global payments experience.”
“Joining Payroc gives BlueSnap’s customers direct access to industry-leading acquiring relationships and a broader partner ecosystem,” said Henry Helgeson, Chief Executive Officer of BlueSnap. “Together, we’ll empower businesses to scale payments both domestically and globally, automate receivables, and innovate faster than ever.”