Electronic Merchant Systems Acquires Omnichannel Payments Platform Paysley

CLEVELAND and RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Electronic Merchant Systems (EMS), a leader in the financial technology and payments sector, has completed its acquisition of Paysley, an omnichannel payment platform. Paysley will become a wholly owned subsidiary of the EMS corporation, but will continue to operate as an independent brand, serving businesses directly and through agent, ISO, and ISV partnerships.

Paysley recently announced Paysley Tap to Pay on iPhone, adding to its all-in-one, cloud-based payment solution.

"Working with Paysley has been an incredible journey. Their innovation and drive have already made a strong impact, and now that they've formally joined the EMS family, I can't wait to see what we build together," said Afshin Yazdian, CEO and Executive Chairman of EMS.

"On behalf of everyone here at Paysley, we're thrilled to officially join forces under the EMS banner," added Chris Roets, founder of Paysley. "We're deeply grateful to Afshin and the entire EMS team for their continued support and shared vision as we evolve our partnership and modernize the payment ecosystem."

About Electronic Merchant Systems

Electronic Merchant Systems is an industry-leading merchant services provider that businesses depend on for their processing needs. Over 30,000 retail, internet, and omnichannel customers nationwide rely on the firm's diverse suite of modern payment solutions. From credit card processing and risk management to gateways and virtual terminals, sales software, and web management, EMS offers comprehensive tools that empower businesses to thrive.

EMS further leverages the robust services of its subsidiaries, Peel Payments, MaxxPay, Total Touch, Paysley, and PaymentCloud, to drive client success. Discover more at emscorporate.com.

About Paysley

Paysley is an innovative payment platform that equips businesses with the tools to accept payments anytime, anywhere, across both desktop and mobile devices. Understanding the needs of today's merchants, Paysley supports a range of business functions from invoicing and inventory management to in-person transactions and online campaigns.

Its flexible, mobile-first approach is designed to enhance the customer experience through seamless text-based invoices, QR codes, and secure mobile links. This payment process delivers faster, more convenient, and more streamlined transactions. For more information, visit paysley.com.

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