Checkout.com Expands into Canada
Global payments provider Checkout.com has officially launched operations in Canada, marking a significant milestone in its North American growth strategy. The company has opened a new Canadian office and appointed a local leadership team to support businesses in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital commerce markets.
As part of the launch, Checkout.com is introducing direct acquiring services in Canada, offering merchants enhanced control over transaction data, improved authorization rates, and optimized payment performance—all built on the company’s trusted global processing technology.
Canada, the world’s ninth-largest ecommerce market, boasts over 27 million online shoppers and a market value exceeding CA$52 billion. With 62% of Canadian consumers making cross-border purchases and one in five digital commerce businesses generating most of their revenue abroad, Checkout.com’s expansion aligns with the country’s increasing demand for advanced, flexible payment infrastructure.
The Canadian launch follows a year of strong growth for Checkout.com, particularly in the United States, where revenue surged over 80% in 2024. Earlier this year, the company opened a new office in San Francisco to meet rising demand from North American merchants. It now counts industry leaders such as eBay, Klarna, and GE Healthcare among its global clients.
Leading the Canadian rollout is Zack Levine, newly appointed Head of Revenue for North America. Levine, who joined Checkout.com in 2021 and most recently served as General Manager for Israel, now oversees commercial strategy across both North America and Israel—including sales, business development, account management, and solutions engineering.
“North America is experiencing a major evolution in consumer spending habits, and Checkout.com is well-positioned to help enterprise merchants adapt and grow,” said Levine. “With one integration, merchants gain access to our full suite of pay-in and payout capabilities—ranging from cards and bank rails to digital wallets and emerging methods like PayPal, Venmo, and Pinless Debit.”
Levine emphasized that Checkout.com’s value proposition extends beyond access to payment methods, focusing also on acceptance rates, conversion, latency, system uptime, and personalized support. “We’re not just building a payments platform—we’re building long-term partnerships with our clients.”
Antoine Nougué, Chief Commercial Officer at Checkout.com, added:
“Canada is a core pillar in our global expansion roadmap. Under Zack’s leadership, we’re confident in our ability to meet the evolving needs of Canadian merchants and fintechs. This launch is a crucial step toward delivering localized support and unlocking more value for our customers across the region.”
According to the company’s 2025 Digital Economy Report, 18% of Gen Z consumers in Canada shop online daily—a clear indication of shifting retail habits and growing digital fluency. Across North America, 48% of U.S. consumers expect to increase their ecommerce activity over the next 12 months, reinforcing the region’s potential for sustained digital commerce growth.
With its expansion into Canada, Checkout.com is cementing its role as a key player in North America’s evolving payments landscape—offering powerful, localized solutions designed to meet the demands of modern commerce.