The Ultimate Guide to Payment Technologies
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Payment Technologies.
What to know about Payment Technologies
Payment Technologies encompass a rapidly evolving landscape shaping how money moves in today’s digital economy. From advancements in contactless and mobile payments to innovations in cross-border transactions and fraud prevention, this tag explores the cutting-edge tools and collaborations redefining convenience, security, and efficiency in payments.
Our latest stories highlight significant developments such as partnerships enhancing seamless shopping experiences, fintech startups pioneering new payment solutions, and the integration of AI to combat fraud. Emerging topics like stablecoins, biometric authentication, and cloud-based payment security services illustrate the expanding scope and complexity of payment technologies.
For businesses and consumers alike, understanding these trends is essential to navigating the future of commerce. By following the Payment Technologies tag, readers gain insight into how innovations are influencing global markets, improving customer experiences, and enabling new opportunities in an increasingly interconnected world.
UK Payment Technologies News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Icon launches digital asset payments framework for banks
Banks may avoid building separate systems for stablecoins, tokenised deposits and CBDCs as UK regulators back tokenisation in wholesale markets.
Lloyds launches Accept with Stripe for UK small firms
Small UK firms can now take card and digital wallet payments via smartphones, payment links and terminals after Lloyds teamed up with Stripe.
Ecommpay adds Apple Pay & Google Pay express checkout
Guest shoppers could face fewer checkout steps as merchants using Ecommpay can now surface Apple Pay and Google Pay earlier in the process.
Why the UK's agentic commerce future will be won by data, not models
UK retailers face a bigger test than chatbot quality, as AI assistants will favour stores with accurate data, stock and trust.
CFIT launches coalition on supported payments for inclusion
Backed by HM Treasury, the plan could give millions safer ways to let trusted helpers oversee everyday spending without losing independence.
UK borrowers mix credit, debit & BNPL as habits shift
Consumers and small firms are mixing cards, debit and Buy Now, Pay Later as lenders struggle to keep pace with changing borrowing habits.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Payment Technologies
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Temenos launches modular core banking tools for banks
Thunes ranks among top three in cross-border payments
Q4 upgrades IR sites to boost visibility in AI search
Sage adds AI to Intacct for faster, clearer finance work
Featured News
Expert Columns
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KYA is the new KYC: The payment identity problem AI commerce cannot afford to ignore
When identity becomes the payment rail
Telcos reshape music streaming for local audiences
A 7-step enterprise fraud framework to redefine scam prevention
Conquer the KYB challenge: How smarter data quality fuels fintech integrators
The amber problem: Why addresses alone won't solve cross-border payment failures
From side hustles to scalable brands: How marketplaces are paving the way for female entrepreneurs
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Payment Technologies News
Adyen wins GOV.UK Pay deal for 1,000 public services
About 1,000 councils, police and armed forces services will move from Stripe as the government adds pay by bank options on GOV.UK Pay.
Europeans back payment sovereignty amid US network fears
Growing fears over disruption are pushing consumers and providers to favour European control of payments as reliance on US networks deepens.
Affirm & Stripe expand UK pay-over-time partnership
British Stripe merchants will add instalment payments at checkout from July, as Affirm broadens its reach and competes for online sales.
UK Payments Initiative launches recurring bank scheme
Recurring bank payments could soon replace some cards and direct debits as UK Payments Initiative rolls out a new open banking scheme.
TrueLayer launches Bank on File for recurring payments
Recurring payments can now be authorised directly from UK bank accounts, with live use already underway for investing and rent.
GoCardless joins UK scheme for recurring Pay by Bank
Businesses could cut card fees and automate collections as recurring Pay by Bank opens to wider use through the UK Payments Initiative scheme.
Equals rebrands after GBP £58 billion payments milestone
Businesses using the platform should see simpler access to accounts, cards and foreign exchange as the group unites under one brand.
TrueLayer acquires In3 to add credit to Pay by Bank
European merchants will gain a bank-based alternative to card lending as TrueLayer folds Dutch fintech In3 into its checkout network.
How banknotes pack more security technology than most people imagine
Multiple hidden layers make banknotes hard to fake and easy to verify, from embedded fibres and micromirrors to machine-only sensors.
Disabled shoppers face widespread barriers, study finds
Widespread access failures are driving disabled shoppers away, with 38% abandoning purchases and most avoiding brands after bad experiences.
ComplyCube wins RegTech award for third year running
UK banks under pressure from record fraud are turning to identity checks that can curb losses without slowing customer onboarding.
Dojo warns of AI fake receipts fuelling refund fraud
Refund teams face a growing fraud risk as AI-made receipts become harder to spot and more widely used in disputes.
Chargebacks911 & acceptcards partner on UK disputes
UK merchants facing rising friendly fraud will gain access to tools aimed at cutting disputes and recovering revenue through the new tie-up.
Ecommpay adds Recite Me toolbar to boost accessibility
Visitors with disabilities or language barriers can now use text-to-speech and translation tools on Ecommpay's site after its latest accessibility upgrade.
Starling & Adyen launch tap-to-pay for SME customers
UK SMEs can now take contactless card payments on smartphones, with settlement into Starling accounts arriving the next day.
emerchantpay adds Visa Instalments for UK merchants
UK merchants could see fewer abandoned baskets as emerchantpay adds card-linked instalments at checkout for eligible Visa shoppers.
Payment outages fuel abuse of shop staff, study says
Customer patience can snap within minutes of card failures, leaving shop and hospitality staff to absorb abuse during outages.
NatWest teams with Endava to modernise Tyl payments
The overhaul aims to help small businesses get faster product updates and more joined-up payment tools as banks face tougher fintech competition.
Tes appoints Ali Nazarboland as Engineering Vice President
The appointment comes as Tes pushes to link school data more tightly across its Tes360 platform, aiming to ease staff workload and improve oversight.
Coinbase-led UK accelerator backs eight Web3 AI startups
Only eight teams were chosen from more than 800 applicants, signalling backers' focus on AI, digital assets and financial software in the UK.
Job Moves
Tes appoints Ali Nazarboland as Engineering Vice President
AutoRek appoints Tony Livesey as Technology and Product Chief
Hyperlayer adds Chan & O'Callaghan after GBP £30m raise
IDnow hires ex-Ukraine minister for digital identity push
Mphasis names Punit Sood Independent Director for AI push
Ecommpay appoints Roy Blokker to lead European sales push
Saviynt appoints Tim Mooney as executive advisor
Paymentology appoints Stephen Bowe as Chief Product Officer
Luke Trayfoot joins Brite Payments as new CCO
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