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
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Reliance Bank picks Temenos SaaS for digital overhaul
Reliance Bank taps Temenos SaaS to replace ageing core and payments platforms, aiming to speed launches, cut costs and boost deposit growth.
Antevia & Ontix team up on shared indoor 5G network
Antevia and Ontix launch shared indoor 5G model to cut costs and complexity, blending public mobile coverage with private network services.
CBI posts 14% revenue rise as payment services grow
CBI posts 14% revenue growth as payment and data services surge, with Name Check and CBILL driving a 2025 EBITDA margin of 21%.
Icon Solutions wins King's Award for payments innovation
Wimbledon fintech Icon Solutions is among the UK firms honoured in 2026 for helping banks modernise payments systems without disrupting operations.
Most UK payments firms miss FCA safeguarding rules
Kani Payments study finds UK payments firms are unprepared for FCA safeguarding rules, with daily reconciliations and evidence packs still patchy.
UK consumers claim GBP £3.5bn in friendly fraud refunds
UK banks and retailers face mounting losses as 6.5 million consumers secure GBP £3.5 billion in refunds through friendly fraud, survey finds.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Payment Technologies
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
Sage adds new AI tools to boost Intacct finance teams
SEON unveils global partner initiative for AI fraud fight
Featured News
Expert Columns
The 70% problem: Why checkout is still where eCommerce goes to die
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
Why gender diversity is imperative in shaping ethical AI
International Women's Day: From fixing women to fixing systems
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Payment Technologies News
AutoRek appoints Tony Livesey as Technology and Product Chief
AutoRek names Tony Livesey Chief Technology and Product Officer as it reshapes its leadership team to push AI-led growth.
KYA is the new KYC: The payment identity problem AI commerce cannot afford to ignore
AI agents are testing payment systems built for humans, prompting merchants, Visa and Google to rethink identity, authority and liability.
Edinburgh study calls for youth-friendly banking redesign
Edinburgh research urges banks to co-design youth services with customers, after 350 Scots say digital money, gaming and patchy advice are reshaping finances.
Women in Collaboration hosts London finance leaders
Women in Collaboration gathers senior female finance leaders in London to tackle funding pressure, AI adoption and finance transformation.
Bloxley chooses Equals Money for cross-border push
Bloxley has chosen Equals Money to power multi-currency accounts and cross-border payments as the AI-driven neobank prepares a European launch.
UK firms still rely on manual payment reconciliation
Mangopay says 85% of high-volume UK firms still use manual or mostly manual reconciliation, despite heavy investment in automation and AI.
NCR Atleos renews Castle Leisure ATM deal at 11 venues
NCR Atleos has renewed its outsourced ATM service for Castle Leisure, keeping 22 free-to-use machines running across 11 UK venues.
CFIT wins GBP £1 million from Treasury & NatWest deal
CFIT secures GBP £1 million Treasury backing and NatWest partnership to accelerate UK fintech work on SMEs, AI, smart data and financial inclusion.
Granicus names UK digital government awards winners
Granicus awards spotlight councils and public bodies cutting wait times, boosting engagement and improving trust through digital services.
Fime launches trust framework for AI-initiated payments
Fime unveils neutral trust layer for AI-driven payments, aiming to verify autonomous purchases, compliance and auditability across networks.
Visa, TikTok roll out UK debit card for LIVE creators
Visa and TikTok unveil UK debit card for LIVE creators, as research highlights payment delays, cash-flow strain, and demand for business finance tools.
UK campaign urges faster stablecoin rules from Treasury
UK business groups and payments firms warn Treasury delays on stablecoin policy are holding back sterling-backed tokens and cross-border finance.
Payment failures put GBP £1.7bn in UK sales at risk
UK retailers and venues face rising risk from payment outages as new research warns lost sales, customer anger and staff pressure can escalate within minutes.
Dext adds payroll to UK payments product for Xero users
Dext expands UK payments platform with payroll, scheduled runs and credit note handling as it deepens ties to Xero users.
CFIT says financial health tools could unlock GBP £5 billion
CFIT says financial health tools could help lenders back more SMEs, with improved readiness and data sharing unlocking GBP £5 billion in annual lending.
OVHcloud & Alchemy strike Web3 infrastructure deal
OVHcloud and Alchemy have teamed up to give Web3 developers broader access to multi-chain tools, infrastructure and regional cloud capacity.
Revolut launches AI assistant as banks shift to chat
Revolut has launched an in-app AI assistant as banks and fintechs race to replace menu-driven apps with chat-based tools for everyday money tasks.
UK CFOs say manual spend management lags modernisation
Most UK Chief Financial Officers say manual spend processes are slowing change, as new research flags lingering reliance on paper-heavy payments and invoices.
payabl. launches Visa Click to Pay for European merchants
payabl. adds Visa Click to Pay across Europe, aiming to cut checkout friction, lift authorisations and reduce fraud for merchants.
FCA sets out open finance plans to boost credit access
FCA maps out plans to widen data sharing, helping UK borrowers and SMEs secure credit, compare deals and access more tailored financial services.
Job Moves
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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PPRO promotes Motie Bring as CEO
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