Santander UK has today announced a new partnership with Worldpay, a global leader in payments technology and solutions. The partnership will enable Santander Business Banking and Corporate and Commercial Banking (CCB) customers to access Worldpay services, including best-in-class e-commerce capabilities and point of sale solutions.

Santander UK and Worldpay have joined forces to provide better merchant services for customers, using advanced digital technology. The partnership will offer Santander customers secure, scalable and efficient merchant payment solutions.

For Santander Business Banking customers, a wide range of solutions will be available for all point of sale, e-commerce and integrated payment needs.  Santander Corporate and Commercial Banking customers will also benefit from dedicated e-commerce and implementation consultants on hand to offer support and provide value added services to meet their needs.   

Gerry Davies, Payments Commercial Director, Santander UK, said: “At Santander, we are committed to providing the best solutions to help our customers prosper. Our new partnership with Worldpay will give our UK customers access to secure and innovative ways to be accept payments, alongside a suite of value added services to help improve efficiency and grow their business.”

Chris Wood, General Manager for SMB UK and Ireland at Worldpay added: “Worldpay and Santander have a shared mission to support the growth of the UK's vibrant SMB sector by facilitating their digital transformation and providing them with the tools and technology needed to meet evolving consumer expectations.

“This long-term agreement opens an important new distribution channel with one of the UK’s most preeminent banks to support more businesses with the tools they need to drive growth.”