HERZLIYA, Israel, March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nayax Ltd. (Nasdaq: NYAX; TASE: NYAX), a global commerce enablement and payments platform designed to help merchants scale their business by simplifying payments and maximizing loyalty, today announced a strategic partnership with E-Plug, an Energy Plus NY (Energy Plus) brand, a fast-growing EV charging networks in the United States with approximately 2,200 connections, to support its continued nationwide expansion.

As part of the partnership, Energy Plus has named Nayax as its preferred end-to-end solution provider, signing a long-term agreement to expand the deployment of Nayax’s payments solution across an anticipated thousands of new AC and DC chargers over the coming years. Energy Plus will also be among the first operators in the U.S. to adopt the combined Nayax and Lynkwell end-to-end solution for EV charging. The platform creates a unified driver experience that connects in-app and on-site transactions within a single Nayax-powered environment, reducing reliance on multiple vendors, simplifying operations, and delivering a consistent experience for both drivers and the charge point operator.

The partnership reflects the continued buildout of Nayax's integrated EV charging ecosystem, which now combines its global payment technology with Lynkwell’s AI-assisted charging operations and management platform Nayax acquired in December 2025. Together, Nayax and Lynkwell offer a single payment centric platform which is already being utilized in various combinations by hardware manufacturers, software providers, utilities, and the station owners themselves. The integrated solution spans hardware-embedded payment acceptance, cloud-based fleet monitoring and monetization tools, and unified financial reporting across card-present and app-based channels.

“Our partnership with Energy Plus represents the kind of deep, end-to-end collaboration that defines the next phase of Nayax's EV strategy,” said Jason Zarillo, Head of Nayax Energy, Nayax. “We believe that when payments work seamlessly, the entire value chain benefits. With Lynkwell now part of Nayax, we can offer a fully integrated solution that gives operators the tools to manage, monetize, and grow their networks from a single platform, with a business model that scales with their business.”

“This partnership with Nayax represents a major step forward for Energy Plus,” said Michael Elhav, Head of EV at E-Plug, an Energy Plus brand. “Nayax's end-to-end solution gives us the reliability and flexibility we need to scale our network across the U.S., while providing drivers with a seamless and consistent experience - whether they're paying at the charger or through our app. Having payments, operations, and management unified under one platform simplifies how we run our business and positions us to grow faster.”

Nayax will be showcasing its integrated EV charging and payment ecosystem at the EV Charging Summit & Expo 2026 in Las Vegas, March 17-19, at Booth #141.

About Nayax

Nayax is a global commerce enablement, payments and loyalty platform designed to help merchants scale their business. Nayax offers a complete solution including localized cashless payment acceptance, management suite, and loyalty tools, enabling merchants to conduct commerce anywhere, at any time. With foundations and global leadership in serving unattended retail, Nayax has transformed into a comprehensive solution focused on our customers' growth across multiple channels. As of December 31, 2025, Nayax has 13 global offices, approximately 1,200 employees, connections to more than 80 merchant acquirers and payment method integrations and is globally recognized as a payment facilitator. Nayax's mission is to improve our customers' revenue potential and operational efficiency — effectively and simply. For more information, please visit www.nayax.com.

About Energy Plus NY

Energy Plus NY is a turnkey provider of electric vehicle charging solutions, dedicated to advancing sustainable transportation through smart, reliable, and accessible charging technology. Serving commercial properties, municipalities, hospitality groups, and multifamily developments, Energy Plus NY delivers end-to-end solutions — from design and permitting to installation and activation, helping clients build profitable, future-ready EV charging programs. For more information, visit www.energyplusny.com.

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Nayax Public Relations Contact:
Scott Gamm
Strategy Voice Associates
Scott@strategyvoiceassociates.com

Nayax Investor Relations Contact:
Aaron Greenberg
Chief Strategy Officer
IR@nayax.com

E-Plug, an Energy Plus NY Brand Contact:
Michael Elhav
Head of EV
michael@eplug.com