Checkout.com Accelerates North American Expansion with Canadian Market Entry and Leadership Boost

July 15, 2025 • FinTech News
Checkout.com Accelerates North American Expansion with Canadian Market Entry and Leadership Boost

Strategic Push into Canada’s Thriving Digital Economy

Global payment processing leader Checkout.com has made a significant move to strengthen its North American footprint by officially launching operations in Canada. This expansion introduces direct acquiring services to Canadian merchants, allowing them to process payments through Checkout.com’s robust global infrastructure. The timing aligns perfectly with Canada’s rapidly growing e-commerce sector, currently valued at CA$52 billion and ranked as the world’s ninth largest digital commerce market.

New Leadership Driving Regional Growth

Supporting this strategic expansion, Checkout.com has appointed payments veteran Zack Levine as Head of Revenue for North America. Levine brings extensive experience to the role, including:

  • Five years with Checkout.com

  • Previous leadership of U.S. sales operations

  • Successful tenure as General Manager for Israel

  • Deep expertise in payment technology and market expansion

In his elevated position, Levine will oversee all commercial activities across North America and Israel, including sales strategy, business development, account management, and solutions engineering.

Transformative Benefits for Canadian Merchants

The new Canadian payment services offer substantial advantages:

Enhanced Payment Performance
✔ Industry-leading authorization rates
✔ Reduced transaction declines
✔ Faster settlement times
✔ Improved payment success rates

Advanced Merchant Controls
→ Real-time transaction analytics
→ Custom payment routing options
→ Sophisticated fraud prevention
→ Seamless reconciliation tools

“We’re bringing enterprise-grade payment capabilities to businesses of all sizes in Canada,” Levine emphasized.

Market Opportunities and Consumer Trends

Checkout.com’s expansion comes amid significant shifts in North American payment behaviors, as revealed in their 2025 Digital Economy Report:

Canadian Digital Commerce Insights

  • 18% of Gen Z consumers shop online daily

  • Digital wallet usage has grown 62% since 2023

  • Cross-border e-commerce expanding at 25% annually

Parallel U.S. Market Developments
→ 47% of consumers plan to increase online spending
→ Demand for diverse payment options growing rapidly
→ Mobile commerce adoption accelerating

Comprehensive Payment Technology

The platform supports full payment flexibility through a single integration:

Supported Payment Methods

  1. All major credit/debit card networks

  2. Direct bank transfers and ACH

  3. Popular digital wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay)

  4. Alternative payment platforms (PayPal, Venmo)

  5. Local Canadian payment options

Strategic Growth Roadmap

Looking ahead, Checkout.com plans to:

Immediate Priorities

  • Expand its San Francisco operations hub

  • Recruit top Canadian payments talent

  • Develop market-specific solutions

Long-Term Objectives
→ Establish Checkout.com as North American market leader
→ Drive innovation in payment technology
→ Support Canadian merchants’ global expansion