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Fiserv has acquired CardFree, a platform that enables merchants with customized order, pay, and loyalty solutions. This enhances Clover's capabilities to support small businesses as they grow into larger, multi-location merchants with complex technical needs. CardFree's technology will be fully integrated into Clover and Commerce Hub ecosystems, adding capabilities such as drive-through software, kiosk and sub-inventory enablement, and third-party software integration support. The acquisition builds on the foundation of Clover and CardFree's work together and positions Fiserv to expand Clover's capabilities across the hospitality, restaurant, and lodging industries.

Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology, has announced the acquisition of CardFree, an all-in-one platform empowering merchants with customized order, pay, and loyalty solutions. This strategic move enhances the capabilities of Clover®, the world's smartest point-of-sale solution, to support small businesses as they grow into larger, multi-location merchants with complex technical needs.

CardFree's platform, founded by the team behind the original Starbucks and Dunkin’ mobile apps, integrates seamlessly across the order, pay, and loyalty ecosystems. The acquisition will see CardFree's technology fully integrated into both the Clover and Commerce Hub ecosystems, adding capabilities such as drive-through software, kiosk and sub-inventory enablement, and third-party software integration support for loyalty, delivery services, and property management.

"This acquisition builds on the strong foundation Clover and CardFree have created through our work together and positions us to further expand Clover’s capabilities across the hospitality, restaurant, and lodging industries," said Takis Georgakopoulos, Chief Operating Officer, Fiserv. "Integrating CardFree’s technology into Clover enhances our platform’s scalability and flexibility, empowering hospitality businesses to drive growth through elevated customer experiences."

Jon Squire, Founder & CEO at CardFree, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, stating, "Joining Fiserv is an incredible opportunity for the CardFree team and takes our mission to bring the most advanced restaurant and hospitality solutions to market to the next level. Having collaborated closely with the Fiserv team, I’m confident we’re uniquely positioned to address the growing needs of hospitality operators with a best-in-class suite of tools that streamline operations and elevate guest experience."

The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. CardFree's award-winning platform provides end-to-end services to engage consumers with offers, loyalty, ordering, and payments, and has been recognized as a "Fierce 15" company by Fierce Wireless, as having the Best Mobile Merchant Platform by Frost & Sullivan, and as Best Mobile Start-up by the MEA Awards.

Fiserv, a Fortune 500 company, helps clients achieve best-in-class results through a commitment to innovation and excellence in areas including account processing and digital banking solutions; card issuer processing and network services; payments; e-commerce; merchant acquiring and processing; and Clover®, the world’s smartest point-of-sale system and business management platform.

References:
[1] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250904055102/en/Fiserv-Expands-Clover-Offerings-for-Hospitality-with-CardFree-Acquisition
[2] https://www.morningstar.com/news/globe-newswire/9522786/clover-health-ceo-andrew-toy-testifies-before-congress-on-the-transformative-role-of-ai-in-healthcare-highlights-how-clover-is-leading-the-way

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