Ecommpay Taps Getnet to Unlock Direct Bizum Payments for Spanish Merchants

Global payments platform Ecommpay has partnered with Getnet to integrate the Spanish mobile payment service Bizum directly into its ecosystem. The move allows international merchants to access Spain’s most popular alternative payment method through a single integration, eliminating intermediaries and reducing the operational friction typically associated with cross-border expansion into Southern European markets.

What was announced

Ecommpay is expanding its suite of Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) by establishing a direct connection to Bizum via Getnet. Bizum is a dominant force in the Spanish payments landscape, boasting more than 30 million active users and processing upwards of 3.4 million transactions daily. By partnering with Getnet, Ecommpay removes the need for merchants to maintain multiple banking relationships or manage separate configurations for the Spanish market.

The integration is designed for merchants operating in Southern Europe who require a streamlined checkout experience. It complements Ecommpay’s existing regional coverage, which already includes Italy’s Bancomat Pay and Portugal’s MB Way. By utilizing Getnet’s status as a direct member of Bizum, Ecommpay can offer its clients a more cost-effective and faster connection than those relying on third-party intermediaries.

Getnet, which serves as Banco Santander’s global merchant-acquiring brand, processed more than 10.5 billion transactions in 2025 alone. The partnership aims to facilitate international growth by providing a familiar payment experience to Spanish consumers, who increasingly favor mobile-first solutions over traditional card payments. The direct connection is intended to reduce friction, delay, and costs for merchants looking to capture a larger share of the Spanish e-commerce market.

"Through the direct Bizum connection enabled by Getnet, we are removing the need for multiple banking relationships or separate PSP configurations for merchants who want to reach Spanish buyers. The partnership also means we are reducing the regional complexity that can make it unviable for merchants to expand across borders."

Roman Tazetdinov, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Ecommpay

The companies involved

Ecommpay is a global payments platform and fintech ecosystem that provides merchant acquiring, card issuing, and alternative payment methods. The company focuses on simplifying the technical complexities of global commerce for its clients, particularly those operating across the European and Asian markets.

Getnet operates as the global merchant-acquiring brand under PagoNxt Merchant Solutions, which is part of the Banco Santander group. It provides a wide array of financial and value-added services to approximately 1.2 million merchants across Latin America and Europe. Getnet has positioned itself at the forefront of "agentic commerce," a strategy that combines traditional acquiring capabilities with loyalty programs and advanced financial services to drive merchant growth. By leveraging the infrastructure of one of the world's largest banking groups, Getnet provides the scale and regulatory framework necessary for high-volume payment processing across multiple jurisdictions.

What FF News has reported before

FF News has followed Ecommpay’s recent efforts to broaden its technological capabilities and market reach. In late 2026, the company announced that Yuno Integrates Ecommpay to Boost Global Payment Coverage Across Europe and APAC, further cementing its role as a key infrastructure provider. The firm also recently introduced Ecommpay Debuts Savi: The AI-Powered Assistant Revolutionizing 24/7 Small Business Payment Support to enhance its merchant services. Other recent strategic moves include a collaboration where Dolphin Dynamics Partners with Ecommpay to Streamline Global Travel Payments and an initiative where Ecommpay Partners with Grow London Local to Boost SME Financial Inclusion.

What this means

This partnership highlights the ongoing consolidation of regional payment fragmentation into unified global platforms. For merchants, the "single integration" promise is no longer just a convenience but a competitive necessity as local APMs like Bizum, MB Way, and Bancomat Pay become the primary choice for consumers in Southern Europe. The move puts pressure on traditional payment processors that lack deep, direct local ties, as they may struggle to match the reduced latency and lower costs of a direct-to-APM connection. It also signals that the era of the "middleman" PSP is fading in favor of platforms that can offer direct access to established banking ecosystems like Santander’s.