Market Pay Honoured with “Merchant Payment Acceptance of the Year” at MPE Awards 2025
- Nordic Initiative
- Apr 3
- 3 min read
We are proud to highlight and celebrate our partner and sponsor Market Pay, who has once again demonstrated their leadership in payment innovation by winning the coveted “Merchant Payment Acceptance of the Year” award at the 2025 MPE Awards in Berlin.
This prestigious recognition was announced during the annual Merchant Payments Ecosystem (MPE) Awards Gala, held as part of the MPE 2025 conference—Europe’s largest event dedicated to the future of merchant payment acceptance. The award celebrates Market Pay’s dedication to creating outstanding, value-driven partnerships with merchants, and their continued efforts to simplify, secure, and elevate the payment experience across channels.
A Well-Deserved Recognition
The “Merchant Payment Acceptance of the Year” award is one of the most sought-after honors within the European payments industry. According to the judging panel, this category acknowledges excellence in direct merchant payment acceptance partnerships, rewarding companies that build sustainable, mutually beneficial relationships with their merchant clients.
Market Pay stood out for its proven track record in delivering value, fostering long-term collaboration, and supporting the growth of their merchant partners through advanced payment technologies and seamless integration across in-store and online platforms.
For us at Nordic Initiative, this recognition reinforces why we’re proud to count Market Pay among our valued partners.
About Market Pay
Market Pay is a European payment provider that transforms the way retailers manage transactions, both in-store and online. Offering a truly omnichannel platform, the company delivers innovative solutions that streamline operations, enhance security, and enable scalable, customer-focused payment experiences.
Already well-recognized in the industry, Market Pay took home the Best In-Store Payments Solution Award at the MPE Awards 2024 for their SoftPOS technology. This year’s win further cements their reputation as a company deeply committed to improving merchant services and anticipating the evolving needs of the retail ecosystem.
From major retail chains to growing SMEs, Market Pay empowers businesses by turning payments into a strategic advantage - something we believe is essential for digital transformation and customer satisfaction in the Nordic market and beyond.
Learn more about their solutions: market-pay.com
What is the MPE Conference?
The Merchant Payments Ecosystem (MPE) conference is the leading European event focused on the payment acceptance space. Held annually in Berlin, MPE brings together the entire payments value chain—from merchants and acquirers to PSPs, fintechs, regulators, and technology providers.
For over 15 years, MPE has served as the most important hub for networking, knowledge sharing, and recognizing excellence in the industry. With over 1,500 participants and dozens of speakers and exhibitors, MPE is where the future of payment acceptance is shaped.
About the MPE Awards
Established in 2010, the MPE Awards are Europe’s only awards program dedicated exclusively to the merchant payment acceptance industry. The awards recognize companies and individuals who drive innovation, improve the merchant experience, and develop cutting-edge technologies in areas such as card acquiring, processing, PSP services, POS systems, and alternative payments.
Winning one of these awards is a mark of both technical achievement and a commitment to merchant success. Market Pay’s recognition in the 2025 edition of the awards is a testament to their continuous innovation, strategic partnerships, and future-forward thinking.
A Shared Vision
At Nordic Initiative, our mission is to foster collaboration and innovation across the Nordic region - and we believe that strong, forward-looking partners like Market Pay play a critical role in achieving this vision.
We extend our warmest congratulations to the entire Market Pay team on this remarkable achievement. It’s exciting to see one of our sponsors at the forefront of redefining what’s possible in merchant payments. We look forward to continuing our journey together, bringing smart, seamless, and scalable payment solutions to businesses across the Nordics.