Payment processing firm Stripe is considering an acquisition of all or parts of PayPal, according to people familiar with the matter.

Stripe, which is closely held and is among the industry’s most valuable companies, has expressed preliminary interest in a potential acquisition of the digital payments pioneer or its assets, the people said, asking not to be identified because the matter is private.

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