The Payments Connection

There is a strong argument that growth in the payments ecosystem comes from greater connectivity, transparency and partnership activity. As trends for merchants shift towards autonomy, flexibility and a greater need for interoperability, players across the ecosystem need to find ways to collaborate that orchestrate the best experience for all parties, with minimal challenge and friction. In this p...

Open Banking has become a popular phrase over the past few years with consumers and businesses alike. With merchants looking for solutions that can provide a simple, frictionless, customer-focused payment journey, it is no surprise that Open Banking is taking off. There’s a clear market need for greater financial control in this climate for consumers and Open Banking offers a great solution, provi...

Over 2023, checkout optionality has been regularly cited as a clear trend for discussion. For merchants, this is all about seeking to provide the most efficient, secure and customer-centric payment journey, and for customers it is about being able to pay how, when and where you choose. In this episode we are joined by Samuel Flynn, CEO at Hands In who have curated and launched a number of split an...

We are moving towards a more digital future, whether it is immersive experiences, buying goods or consuming services. This rise in e-commerce traffic has resulted in more opportunities for customers to be targeted by fraudulent activity, especially with the basket value and repeat buying patterns. In this episode on The Payments Connection, we are joined by Ganesh The Awesome, Technical Sales Arch...

Like with many new innovations, adoption takes time and crypto has definitely been on the cusp for a while now. The sector is described as cutting-edge, fast-moving and emerging, yet adoption requires greater market acceptance and accessibility. In this episode on The Payments Connection, we are joined by Mann Matharu, Founder and CEO of QI, to delve into the history of crypto, how it promotes gre...

The payments landscape is constantly evolving, with new technology platforms, payment methods and consumer buying behaviour driving relentless change. In this episode on The Payments Connection, we are joined by Luke Flomo, Chief Revenue Officer at Vyne, to explore the evolution of payments. Join us to find out more about the latest trends impacting the market, and how consumers are demanding grea...