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
Checkout.com expands into in-person payments with Mollie
Merchants can now use one acquiring partner for shop and online sales as the new service rolls out first in the UK and EEA.
Appcharge appoints Ronen Morecki as Chief Operating Officer
The hire underscores Appcharge's push to win more app developers as court rulings and regulation open alternative payment routes beyond Apple and Google.
HSBC backs FemTick accreditation for women's health
Women's health firms facing banking and payments blocks may gain easier access as FemTick begins rating supportive service providers.
UK firms still struggle to track payments, study finds
Despite broad use of digital tools, 42% of UK firms still wait for payment confirmation, leaving finance teams to chase status across systems.
Barclaycard Payments adds Visa checkout for UK merchants
UK merchants will gain a single integration for cards, wallets and Click to Pay as Barclaycard Payments folds Visa's Unified Checkout into Smartpay Fuse.
Kyckr appoints Jack Rawden as company's Head of Product
The hire comes as the company steps up product investment after reporting 46% revenue growth for the year to June 2026.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Payment Technologies
Vertice launches procure-to-pay platform with AI tools
MongoDB launches Atlas Agent Engine for production AI
SymphonyAI launches AI platform for continuous compliance
Ripple Treasury expands GSmart AI for finance teams
KAST launches Business stablecoin account for firms
Featured News
Expert Columns
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Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Payment Technologies News
TerraPay links verify service to Kinexys Liink network
The tie-up aims to curb failed cross-border transfers by letting banks check recipient account and wallet details before sending money.
Netgraph becomes major shareholder in Valuno Group
A more than 20% stake now gives Paysecure's investment arm greater influence over the Swedish fintech after it converted over €1 million in loans into shares.
Exim Bank Uganda launches TerraPay cross-border payments
The service aims to keep more of Uganda's outbound payments inside bank channels as demand rises for trade, education and family transfers abroad.
Western Union taps Noah for stablecoin remittance service
Remittances could arrive faster and cheaper as Western Union rolls out a stablecoin option for customers in more than 200 countries and territories.
Samsung deepens Checkout.com payments partnership worldwide
The deal gives merchants access to Samsung Pay via Checkout.com, while helping Samsung lift authorisation rates across more markets.
Visa moves stablecoin prefunding into commercial use
Businesses can now use USDC to prefund cross-border payouts through Visa Direct, as the scheme moves from trials into live commercial use.
Mastercard & BVNK launch stablecoin money platform
Businesses handling cross-border payments will be able to move between fiat and stablecoins through one integration, cutting the need for multiple providers.
Marqeta & Coinbase expand stablecoin-backed card tie-up
Businesses could soon offer around-the-clock spending from stablecoin balances as the expanded link targets card programmes beyond crypto firms.
PSE conference to tackle AI-led commerce in London
Senior payments executives will weigh who carries risk when shoppers use AI assistants to start purchases but still finish them elsewhere.
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SEON & Yuno team up to boost global fraud controls
Merchants expanding into new markets can now add fraud checks through Yuno's existing payments infrastructure, avoiding a separate integration.
Kyndryl completes CLS data centre migration for FX trade
The first settlement cycle in the new environment processed nearly 2 million FX trades worth more than USD $9 trillion, testing its resilience.
Maxio launches AI agents for finance teams in billing
The tool is aimed at easing manual close, collections and reconciliation work while keeping finance staff in control of approvals.
Bybit expands into stocks, payments and AI finance tools
The crypto exchange is now vying with brokers and fintechs as it adds access to more than 1,000 US stocks, ETFs and payment tools.
Retailers warned fraud & disputes may stretch into new year
Retailers may see holiday sales dented months later, as earlier shopping leaves a longer window for refund abuse, disputes and chargebacks.
New merchants face fraud within weeks, Fraudio finds
Newly observed merchants are most exposed in their first three months, with 10.5% hit by fraud and the median first case coming after 33 days.
NBB teams up with TerraPay to widen cross-border payouts
The deal gives Bahraini customers faster access to more payout routes abroad, while letting NBB expand without building separate market links.
AI agents force payments industry to verify intent
Banks and card networks may need new checks as software agents start buying on customers' behalf, blurring fraud and consent.
Bir brings Azerbaijan's digital banking experience to Istanbul fintech week
The rapid uptake shows Bir is becoming a mass-market daily banking platform, with 90% of customers now using its app for routine transactions.
Shoppers prefer AI price tools over autonomous buying
Consumers want AI to hunt bargains, but most still reject software buying clothes for them, according to a survey of 3,300 adults.
Transferra & Wallester warn card programmes need scaling
Payment firms are finding that card programmes take far more operational work to scale than to launch, with extra providers adding integration risk.
Job Moves
Appcharge appoints Ronen Morecki as Chief Operating Officer
Kyckr appoints Jack Rawden as company's Head of Product
Tem appoints Berian James to open Rosso to customers
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
