Equiti Partners Checkout.com to Expand Global Payments and Accelerate Client Funding
Equiti Group has entered into a strategic partnership with global digital payments provider Checkout.com to expand the capabilities of Equiti Pay, strengthening its global payment infrastructure and improving transaction speed, reliability and acceptance rates for clients worldwide.
The collaboration enhances Equiti Pay’s ability to support card deposits, pay-to-card transfers and digital wallets including Apple Pay and Google Pay, while also improving cross-border transaction performance. The move reflects growing demand from trading and investing clients for quicker funding, smoother withdrawals and broader payment choice across domestic and international markets.
By combining Checkout.com’s global acquiring network and advanced fraud-prevention technology with Equiti Group’s data-driven approach and market expertise, the partnership positions Equiti Pay as a more competitive, scalable and resilient payments answer in a market where speed and reliability are increasingly critical.
Expanding Payment Options and Improving Transaction Performance
Under the partnership, Equiti clients gain access to a broader range of payment methods designed to reduce friction at key points in the funding and withdrawal journey. Support for major digital wallets alongside card-based payments enables quicker deposits and more flexible payment experiences, particularly for time-sensitive trading activity.
The collaboration also improves transaction speed and reliability for high-value and cross-border payments, addressing a common pain point for globally . By leveraging Checkout.com’s global acquiring capabilities, Equiti aims to enhance authorisation rates and reduce failed or delayed transactions across multiple regions.
Gareth Bateman, Equiti Group Head of Payments, said the partnership allows the firm to optimise , noting: “This partnership enables Equiti to leverage Checkout.com’s global acquiring network; enhancing authorisation rates, reducing transaction friction and optimising payment acceptance for our brokerages and clients.”
Combining Global Reach, AI and Fraud Prevention
Checkout.com brings global scale and local market expertise to the partnership, supporting Equiti’s ambition to operate a high-performance payments ecosystem across multiple jurisdictions. As a digital-first payments provider, Checkout.com applies AI-driven technology to optimise transaction routing, detect fraud and maintain compliance in .
The integration aligns closely with Equiti Group’s data-led culture, enabling more intelligent decision-making around payments performance, . Advanced fraud-prevention tools are designed to protect both clients and the firm, while maintaining seamless transaction flows.
Remo Giovanni Abbondandolo, General Manager, MENA at Checkout.com, highlighted the strategic intent behind the partnership, saying: “We are thrilled to partner with Equiti to enhance their payment capabilities across local and global markets. At Checkout.com, we are committed to powering performance through payments.”
Advancing Fully Automated Payments in Financial Services
The partnership supports Equiti’s broader vision of fully automated payments, where funding and money movement operate seamlessly alongside services. Automation plays a critical role in reducing operational bottlenecks, improving reliability and supporting growth as client volumes increase.
By streamlining deposits, withdrawals and cross-border transfers, Equiti Pay is positioned to deliver a more consistent and efficient client experience across regions. The collaboration also establishes a foundation for future innovation as payment expectations continue to evolve in global financial services.
Abbondsandolo added that the collaboration is designed to enable long-term growth: “Through this partnership, we aim to assist Equiti accelerate funding, streamline withdrawals, and expand cross-border capabilities, enabling their business to grow quicker and serve clients more efficiently.”
