EU Clears Santander and Centerbridge Joint Acquisition of Ebury Partners

EU regulators on Aug 18, 2026, approved Banco Santander and Centerbridge Partners to acquire joint control of Ebury Partners. Ebury operates as a fintech platform serving small and mid-sized businesses with FX and international payment services. The European Commission cleared the deal without conditions.

Santander has held a stake in Ebury since 2020, and the approval formalizes a joint control arrangement with Centerbridge. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The clearance allows both parties to proceed with the revised ownership structure across European markets.