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
Britton appointed to Chair UK Open Banking future body
The move comes as banks and fintechs shape the next phase of Open Banking, with over 100 billion API calls underscoring the stakes.
British children hold GBP £5.5bn in savings & cash
Most of it sits outside mainstream banks, with 6 million children aged eight to 15 holding cash, accounts, apps or piggy banks.
Ecommpay launches QR code payments for small businesses
Small merchants can now take tips, donations and ad hoc sales digitally without card machines or coding, as cash use continues to decline.
Ecommpay launches static QR code payments for tips
A static QR code lets merchants and charities take cashless tips, donations and other variable payments without card hardware or coding.
Simple but secure: solving blockchain's biggest UX challenge
Blockchain apps risk losing new users unless developers simplify approvals and signing while keeping private keys and transactions secure.
Ecommpay raises EUR €1,625 for Street Child art sale
Employee artwork has helped fund education charity Street Child, with the payments firm selling T-shirts, mugs and postcards to raise EUR 1,625.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Payment Technologies
Expert Columns
From wallets to accounts: The quiet convergence of crypto and everyday finance
Simple but secure: solving blockchain's biggest UX challenge
Intelligent flexible Payments: A new approach to reducing preventable debt
The invisible trust layer: Why payments are becoming a systems problem
Why smarter payments data is becoming the iGaming CFO's best friend
The new architecture of money: Stablecoins, AI and Europe's payments future
Customer data integration: A data quality checklist
Fintech opened more doors for women, now we must keep them open
From routing to revenue: Why payment orchestration has become a boardroom issue
Southeast Asia's payment rails leave US merchants behind
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Payment Technologies News
ZYMIX appoints ex-Alibaba Executive Ahead of UK launch
The UK launch faces a tough sell, with ZYMIX needing to win over Gen Z users accustomed to separate apps for messaging, payments and discovery.
Broadband becomes key factor for Britons choosing homes
Poor broadband can now put buyers off a home altogether, with 23% saying slow service would make them walk away.
Britons factor broadband into home moves, survey finds
Slow broadband could now rule out a property for nearly a quarter of home movers, as internet access becomes a key deciding factor.
UK cash use falls below 10% as digital payments rise
More than half of UK adults now use mobile wallets, increasing pressure on banks and merchants as cash slips below 10% of payments.
Eskimo adds stablecoin payments for eSIM travellers
Travellers buying mobile data abroad can now check out with stablecoins, as Eskimo widens payment choices for its eSIM plans.
Direct-to-consumer gaming revenue gap widens, study says
Early adopters are widening the revenue gap as direct-to-consumer sales grow to about 15% of mobile gaming in-app purchases.
Why smarter payments data is becoming the iGaming CFO's best friend
Real-time financial data could help operators curb churn, sharpen affordability checks and lift margins as acquisition costs climb.
NOBO, D&B & Polygon join Digital Pound Lab trade test
Smaller exporters could gain faster cashflow if the test proves digital pounds and stablecoins can settle trade finance in one flow.
Ecommpay warns UK fraud review ignores platform liability
Losses still ran to GBP £703.4 million as Ecommpay said ministers must widen the fraud review to cover platform liability and SIM-swap crime.
British firms warned over digital disruption risks
Outages in cloud, payments and software could stop British firms trading within minutes, Everywhen said, even with premises still open.
The new architecture of money: Stablecoins, AI and Europe's payments future
Faster transfers are exposing a gap in Europe's payments systems, where firms still struggle to link money movement with data, controls and accountability.
UK merchants want point-of-sale tech beyond payments
Merchants are prioritising stock, data and software links over card acceptance as point-of-sale systems become part of daily operations.
Fintech opened more doors for women, now we must keep them open
Women gained senior roles as fintech grew, but fair hiring and inclusive cultures are needed to stop the sector sliding backwards.
Ecommpay backs ICAEW campaign for small businesses
The deal gives accountants advising smaller firms fresh guidance on online payments, banking and cash flow as merchants seek quicker, simpler set-ups.
Data Energy adopts recurring Pay by Bank for billing
The switch should cut missed payments and manual billing work for heat network customers, while reducing service interruptions from failed top-ups.
Ecommpay shortlisted in seven Payments Awards categories
Recognition across online payments, fraud prevention and AI could boost Ecommpay's standing as merchants seek broader reach and stronger controls.
AutoRek buys Grath to expand AI reconciliation tools
The deal gives financial firms more deployment options as demand grows for AI-led reconciliation without sacrificing auditability or regulatory control.
Ecommpay goes live on PayControl orchestration platform
Merchants gain a new acquiring route and broader regional coverage through a single integration, reducing technical complexity.
GoCardless partners with anvil on telecoms billing
Telecoms and MSPs could cut billing admin as the integration links contract signing, Direct Debit approval and collections in one platform.
UK fintech faces tougher oversight as rules tighten
Regulators are widening scrutiny of digital finance, forcing UK fintechs to overhaul cloud, payments and data strategies to meet tougher standards.
Job Moves
Britton appointed to Chair UK Open Banking future body
ZYMIX appoints ex-Alibaba Executive Ahead of UK launch
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
