Mollie’s Triple Launch: Czech, Slovenia, Hungary Go Live
Hey Payments Fanatic!
Mollie is in expansion mode, rolling out its payments platform across the Czech Republic, Slovenia, and Hungary in quick succession. With tailored onboarding, local support teams, and plug-and-play integrations already in place, the FinTech is betting big on growth in Central and Eastern Europe.
From Czech entrepreneurs to Slovenian ecommerce players and Hungarian businesses, Mollie’s pitch is clear: payments should power growth, not block it.
Scroll down to see how Mollie’s rapid rollout is shaking up legacy players, and what it signals for the future of payments in Europe. 👇
Cheers,
INSIGHTS
💵 Global card networks processed $𝟯𝟲.𝟳𝟰𝟭 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 purchase volume in 2024 🤯
The global giants behind that number? Let's zoom in:👇
NEWS
🌍 Mollie lands in Czechia, Hungary, and Slovenia to bring their businesses the financial engine. This strategic move aims to provide local businesses with a powerful and reliable financial engine to support their growth. This expansion marks more than geographic growth; it reflects Mollie’s commitment to empowering the next generation of European businesses.
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