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
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.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Payment Technologies
Global fintech market set to hit USD $1.5tn by 2034
One in three remittance users struggle with delays
Consumers trust marketplaces more than brands online
Temenos launches modular core banking tools for banks
Thunes ranks among top three in cross-border payments
Expert Columns
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
Global payments got faster. The last mile didn't
Why Southeast Asia is becoming a global fintech growth hub
Fintech’s next edge is teams with wider perspectives
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Payment Technologies News
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.
Dext extends payments to UK QuickBooks Online users
The move gives UK accountants and small businesses a single workflow for supplier, expense and payroll payments as late invoices strain cash flow.
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.
UK Open Banking passes billion payments & 100bn API calls
Higher reliance on account-to-account payments is pushing monthly API traffic to a record 2.81 billion calls, while uptime stays high.
Ecommpay playbook targets failed subscription payments
Failed recurring charges are costing subscription firms an average 9% of revenue, prompting a push to recover payments before customers quit.
HM Treasury warns of retail resilience confidence gap
Payment outages and cyber shocks could hit shops and restaurants hard, as 81% of leaders still think resilience spending is enough.
Rezolve Ai partners Zilch on retail offers platform
Nearly 6 million Zilch users will see retail offers and rewards embedded in their payments journey as Rezolve Ai widens Reward's reach.
Bank of England says tokenisation could speed payments
Cross-border transfers and everyday checkout payments could become quicker and cheaper if digital records of assets are widely adopted.
PayPal adds new Pay in 30 Days option for UK shoppers
The fee-free option gives eligible UK shoppers up to 30 days to settle online purchases from GBP £1 to GBP £900 at checkout.
UK Fraud liability in 2026: The hidden cost of synthetic identity fraud
Banks now face a capped GBP £85,000 reimbursement bill per claim as synthetic identity fraud turns into a direct liability under tighter UK rules.
Businesses warned of traffic surge at England half-time
England's semi-final could send shoppers online in a half-time rush, with slower sites risking lost sales and checkout failures.
UK AI firms raise record GBP £4.56bn in Q2 funding
AI startups drove 57% of UK equity funding by value in Q2, as eight large rounds accounted for almost 80% of disclosed investment.
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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