📈 Wallester’s 2024 Financial Results: A Year of Record Growth 📈 Proud to share Wallester’s 2024 performance*! 💪 Swipe the carousel for a full breakdown of our 2024 success. *All numbers are unaudited.  #WallesterBusiness #WallesterWhiteLabel #FinancialReport #FinancialResults

Most people know the company that gives them a card. Far fewer think about the company that helps a business accept that card. That is where acquiring comes in. Behind every card payment sits a lot of work most customers never see: merchant onboarding, risk checks, fraud prevention, chargebacks, compliance, settlement, and ongoing monitoring. In our latest interview, Jekaterina Romanova, Head of Acquiring at Wallester, explains what that looks like in practice after more than a decade working in card payments, e-commerce risk, and merchant supervision. We spoke with her about why merchant risk is rarely black and white, how fraud has shifted from attacking payment systems to attacking people, and why risk management does not stop once a merchant is approved. A useful look at the merchant side of card payments and the work that happens behind the checkout page. Full interview: wallester.com/blog/company/a… Follow Wallester to meet more of the team.

Next stop: Paris for VivaTech 2026! 🇫🇷 Wallester is going to Viva Technology 2026 – one of Europe’s largest startup and tech events, where business meets innovation. Our Business Development Manager, Joel Laloum, will be there from June 17-20 to connect with tech leaders and innovators. If you’re looking to build fintech infrastructure or launch your own card program, Joel is ready to sync up and talk shop. See in the City of Light! 🥐 Follow Wallester to stay in the know about where we’re heading next. #Wallester #VivaTech #VivaTech2026

For more than 15 years, Naerata Ometi has been helping people through some very difficult situations. Their current projects range from supporting a mother of seven children looking for safer housing to helping a family rebuild after losing their home in a fire. We’re proud to support their work and to highlight some of the projects currently underway. Read the article to learn more about these families, Naerata Ometi’s work, and how you can help. Every donation goes towards real projects and real people, and even a small contribution can make a meaningful difference. Read more: wallester.com/blog/partnersh… #Wallester #NaerataOmeti #CommunitySupport

Same name. Very different jobs. AML at a private bank is not the same as AML at a lender. And not the same again at a card issuer. That is the thread running through our latest interview with Sten Pärnik, who has just joined Wallester as Head of AML Investigations after roles at SEB Eesti, LHV, and Bondora. We spoke with him about how AML changes across business models, where automation can genuinely help, and why humans should still be making the final decisions. A strong read for anyone in compliance, fintech, payments, or risk. And yes, outside work, there is also metal, drums, gaming, and a hefty amount of karaoke. Full interview: wallester.com/blog/company/s… Follow Wallester to meet more of the team.

“You’re so lucky.” If by “luck” you mean: ✅ 99 decisions a day ✅ Mastering the art of the pivot ✅ Turning frustration into product-market fit ✅ Getting the ultimate say in what’s next ✅ Building a legacy from a blank page … then yeah, “lucky” is the right word. #Wallester #StartupLife #FounderLife #RealityCheck

You won't want to leave Amsterdam without this prize! 💻✨ Wallester is giving away 9 MacBooks Neo at Money20/20. But if you want to take one of these beauties home, you’ll need to do a few things. Here’s how to get your name in the hat: 1️⃣ Visit Wallester at Booth #1B40 and take part in at least 1 of our 3 activities: give a video interview, take a photo, or get a racing license 2️⃣ Share the result on LinkedIn or Instagram and tag Wallester (no tag = no entry!) 3️⃣ Show up at Booth #1B40 at 15:00 sharp each day for the live giveaway. We’ll use a randomiser to select 3 winners every day. But you must be physically present to claim your prize. If we call your name and you’re not there, we’ll move on to the next participant. Don’t let your MacBook slip away! Follow Wallester to stay updated on our latest conference highlights 🔔 #Money2020 #Wallester #WallesterBusiness

Legend has it that the Earl of Sandwich invented this dish so he wouldn’t have to leave the gaming table to eat 🥪 At Wallester, we’ve taken that same ‘stay in the game’ spirit and optimised it for 2026. We’ve updated our office stack with a new ‘sub’ contractor – Sanga Sandwich Bar. 🐔 Caesar Chicken – A warm, panko-fried architecture with 24-month parmesan 🇮🇹 Italian Cold Cuts – A fusion of salami, peppers, and mustard that hits every layer 🍆 Roasted Eggplant – A balsamic-glazed masterpiece with fresh basil The Earl would be proud of how far we’ve come. Follow Wallester to keep up with what’s new at the office #Wallester #WallesterLife #FoodDay

Make your most memorable conference photo ever 📷✨ Most event photos end up forgotten in your phone’s library. But not this one. Step into our Photo Machine and teleport into the scene of your choice. Select a background, pick a frame, and let the magic do the rest. All in under 60 seconds. The coolest part? Your snapshot could win you a free MacBook Neo 💻 How to enter: • Visit Wallester Booth #1B40 at Money20/20 • Create your portrait • Share it on LinkedIn or Instagram and tag Wallester 💡 Pro tip: Each unique post counts as an extra entry. The more photos you share, the more chances you have to win a MacBook. (Note: You must be present at the booth for the giveaway to claim your prize.) #Wallester #Money2020 #Money2020Amsterdam

Instant payments are becoming part of Europe’s financial infrastructure. But the bigger question is what actually changes once businesses start operating in real time. At a webinar hosted by ClearBank and The Paypers, Karine Martinez, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Wallester, joined Tristan Kirchner, Nacho Garcia, and Joy Macknight to discuss what the rise of instant payments means for banks, PSPs, merchants, and SMEs across Europe. The conversation moved from regulation to behaviour, from SME cash management to higher transaction limits, and from compliance to the real operational test facing incumbents. “The shift has already happened, but the story is far from over,” Karine noted during the discussion. The full webinar recording and recap are now available on our blog. Access them here: wallester.com/blog/business-…

Think you’re the fastest in Fintech? ⚡ Prove it 🏁 We’re bringing the heat to Money 20/20 with the Wallester Racing Track! Whether you’re a speed demon or a tactical driver, we want you to join Wallester’s racing team. How it works 🪪 Get licensed: Create your personalised Wallester Racing License. It takes just a minute 🏎️ Race: Complete 5 laps on the track (unlimited attempts allowed!) 💻 Win: Post your license on LinkedIn or Instagram and tag Wallester to enter our daily giveaway for a MacBook Neo The track’s open and the competition’s fierce. See you at Stand #1B40 🔥 Follow Wallester to stay tuned. #Wallester #WallesterBusiness #Money2020

Want to boost your personal brand at Money 20/20? High-quality video content is a powerful growth lever. And we’re making it easy for you to get yours. All you have to do is stop by the Wallester Booth #1B40 for a 30-second flash interview. The process is simple: 🎤 Share your take on 1 quick question 🎞️ Let us handle the production. We’ll edit your clip into a polished video 📧 Get the final cut sent straight to your inbox The coolest part? If you share the video on LinkedIn or Instagram and tag Wallester, you have a chance to win a MacBook Neo! See you at Stand #1B40! #Money2020 #Wallester #Fintechinsights

Last December, Visa Innovation Program Europe launched its first Nordics & Baltics initiative. Last week, the programme wrapped up at Baltic Fintech Days in Riga. From 81 applications, eight fintechs were selected. They were brought together through workshops, mentoring, introductions, and ecosystem events across the region. We were proud to support the programme as an official partner, and especially glad to see our client Beneflo among the finalists. Built on Wallester White-Label, Beneflo used the programme as a regional platform to present its product to investors, partners, and ecosystem players. Congratulations to the Visa Innovation Programme Europe team, the programme partners, and all the companies that took part in the first Nordics & Baltics edition. We also wrote a short piece on the programme, Wallester’s role in it, and Beneflo’s place in the group. Read it here: wallester.com/blog/partnersh… #Fintech #B2BPayments #VisaInnovationProgramEurope

Is AI still an experimental productivity tool? Or has it become infrastructure? In 2025, OpenAI captured 0.56% of total corporate card spend across the EEA and UK. AWS came in at 0.58%. The gap is marginal, and it comes from 4.6 million transactions representing more than €325 million in corporate spend, not a handful of large technology companies skewing the numbers. In other words, AI has moved from something teams experiment with to something organisations pay for consistently, sitting alongside web hosting and cloud compute in the infrastructure column. The survey data explains it. When we asked SME founders and finance leaders about their biggest operational challenge, 55% pointed to too many manual processes. The AI subscriptions showing up in the transaction data are not discretionary. They are a direct response to a problem most finance leaders have already named. The full breakdown is in the article: wallester.com/blog/business-… Follow Wallester for more insights, and comment "Report" below to receive the latest Wallester Corporate Spending Outlook. #BusinessFinance #CorporateSpending #Wallester

What do companies still get wrong about PR? Among other things, that is what we asked Danielle Coimbra, Wallester’s Head of PR, whose career spans more than twenty years across journalism, communications, and fintech operations - and across very different markets too. She started out in Brazil, first in reporting and later in PR. A move to Europe followed, and along the way she also spent time inside Wise in financial crime investigation. She joined Wallester in late 2025 and now works at the intersection of media, visibility, and reputation, at a moment when AI is reshaping all three. So we spoke with her about what journalists really care about, why earned media will always matter, what companies get wrong about visibility, and why PR reaches far beyond media coverage alone. For anyone working in PR, media, fintech, or communications, this is one to read. The full conversation is here: wallester.com/blog/company/d… Follow Wallester to meet more of the team.

The roadmap to scaling isn’t a straight line 📈 On 14 May, the John Galt Forum brings a collective of top-tier founders to Wallester’s Tallinn HQ to share the hard truth about the growth, resilience, and strategic pivots that define business success. Speakers: 🎤 Natalia Suurtee-Pavlova (Head of Client Success, Wallester) 🎤 Koren Aisenstadt (VP, Pipedrive) 🎤 Dmitrij Zatuchin (CEO & Founder, Rankfor.ai) 🎤 Oleg Shvaikovsky (Co-founder, Askend) 🎤 Mariliis Mia Topp (CEO, Raw Edge) 🎤 Yoad Mick (Founder, Imagym) 🎤 Nikolajs Petrovics (Founder, John Galt Finance) Join us for a day of practical founder-to-founder insights. 🗓️ 5 pm EEST, 14 May 📍 Ahtri 6, Tallinn 🎟️ Get your ticket now: johngalt-forum.com/#tickets

Are your payments ready for the end of legacy rails? ⚡ Instant payments are breaking down legacy systems and reshaping how money flows. Karine Martinez (Wallester Head of Strategic Partnerships) is joining a powerhouse panel hosted by ClearBank and The Paypers to map out this “Butterfly Effect”. They’ll dive into: • How higher transaction limits unlock new business models • How banks and PSPs must plan ahead to stay competitive • The real impact of instant payments on the wider financial ecosystem Register now to secure your spot: bigmarker.com/the-paypers1/t… #Wallester #Clearbank #Nurabal #FinanceStrategy

Companies usually treat payments as a cost.
Embedded cards can turn them into revenue. That was the focus of our latest webinar: Beyond Banking — How Tech Platforms Scale Revenue with Embedded Cards. Together with Lars Markull from Embedded Finance Review, Alex Snurnitsyn from Beneflo, and our own Mihails Hruscovs and Angelina Prokopenko, we dived into how branded cards are changing the economics of platform payments. The recap and full recording are now live. If you are exploring embedded finance, this is the session to watch: wallester.com/blog/company/w… #EmbeddedFinance #Payments #Wallester

Edison didn’t fail 1,000 times. He just perfected the art of the pivot 💡 But who has time for 1,000 mistakes in 2026? That’s why we learn from each other instead. On 14 May, the John Galt Forum 2026 arrives at Wallester’s Tallinn HQ. This won’t be a day for the usual success-only narratives. It’s an upfront look into the friction that forges a resilient business. Our own Natalia Suurtee-Pavlova (Head of Client Success, White-Label) will be pulling back the curtain on the strategic shifts and hard-won insights she experiences day in and day out. Tickets are going fast. Get yours now! johngalt-forum.com/#tickets #Wallester #JohnGaltForum2026 #FoundersStory