The Ultimate Guide to Payment Technologies

2026 · UK Edition

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
Analyst Insights
Thunes ranks among top three in cross-border payments
Juniper Research · Payment Technologies · Crypto
This month
Q4 upgrades IR sites to boost visibility in AI search
Gartner · Payment Technologies · SaaS
Last month
Sage adds AI to Intacct for faster, clearer finance work
Gartner · Payment Technologies · Data Analytics
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
Sage adds new AI tools to boost Intacct finance teams
Gartner · Payment Technologies · Data Analytics
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
SEON unveils global partner initiative for AI fraud fight
Frost & Sullivan · Payment Technologies · Gaming
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Expert columns
When identity becomes the payment rail
By Martin Zeisel of G+D Netcetera
4 days ago
Telcos reshape music streaming for local audiences
By Con Raso of Tuned Global
5 days ago
A 7-step enterprise fraud framework to redefine scam prevention
By Vineet Saxena of FICO
Last week
Conquer the KYB challenge: How smarter data quality fuels fintech integrators
By Bud Walker of Melissa
Last month
The amber problem: Why addresses alone won't solve cross-border payment failures
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Last month
From side hustles to scalable brands: How marketplaces are paving the way for female entrepreneurs
By Temu App
Last month
Fintech must match tech progress with true inclusion
By Georgia Hanias of Ecology Media
Last month
International Women's Day: From fixing women to fixing systems
By Sarah Barslund Lauridsen of Nexi Group
Last month
Why gender diversity is imperative in shaping ethical AI
By Tamsin Crossland of Icon Solutions
Last month
Why fintech needs more women in the room where risk decisions are made
By Kristina Nikipolska of xpate
Last month
Building trust & confidence in hybrid work for women
By Alison Morris of Worldpay, now Global Payments
Last month
Diversity is the invisible infrastructure of payments
By Marie-Elise Droga of EBANX
Last month
The women who keep fintech clear, usable, and trusted
By Anastasiia Goritskaia of YAP Global
Last month
Moving the goalposts: Why the CRO role needs a rebrand
By Anna Porra of Paymentology
Last month
How resilient currency infrastructure supports access and trust
By Monika Speckmaier of G+D
Last month
Interviews
Exclusive: G+D's Sofiane Chouane on the future of European fintech
Discussing Cloud Services
Last month
Recent news
Borderless AI launches crypto payroll for global staff
About BitCoin
2 days ago
Banks must modernise core systems, says Temenos report
About Small Business
2 days ago
Adyen adds loyalty software in €750m Talon.One deal
About Software-as-a-Service
2 days ago
KnowBe4 picks Flywire for global payments overhaul
About Productivity
3 days ago
Click to Pay lifts Ecommpay approval rates to 75.18%
About Contactless payments
3 days ago
VIPRE report says attackers shift to trusted services
About Spam
3 days ago
Temenos report says five trends will reshape banking
About Software-as-a-Service
3 days ago
Tech Mahindra posts higher FY26 revenue & record dividend
About Cloud Services
3 days ago
CFIT wins GBP £1 million from Treasury & NatWest deal
About Sustainability
3 days ago
Ant International upgrades Alipay+ with privacy tech
About Data Protection
3 days ago
Google Cloud unveils AI security tools & fraud defence
About Firewalls
4 days ago
Google Cloud launches Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform
About Cloud Services
4 days ago
OVHcloud and Alchemy strike blockchain cloud tie-up
About Platform-as-a-Service
4 days ago
Oracle & Google Cloud add Gemini Enterprise database agent
About Business Intelligence
4 days ago
Granicus names UK digital government awards winners
About Local government
4 days ago
Job moves
Newo appoints Jason Luo as Chief Executive Officer
Move at Mastercard
5 days ago
Icon Solutions names Anders Olofsson as EMEA Sales Director
Move at Visa
Last week
Upwind hires ex-Facebook security chief Joe Sullivan
Move at PayPal
This month
Hyperlayer adds Chan & O'Callaghan after GBP £30m raise
Move at HSBC
Last month
Flywire appoints Christine Katziff to board & audit
Move at Oracle
Last month
Spendesk names new chiefs as it posts first profit
Move at Checkout.com
Last month
OFX appoints Liz Lord to drive broader business offer
Move at PayPal
Last month
Access Hospitality names Aravinda Gollapudi as CTO
Move at Intuit
Last month
Yaspa names Cameron Flood Head of Product for UK Europe
Move at Yaspa
Last month
Finastra forms central AI hub & hires senior leader
Move at Finastra
Last month
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