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Ecommpay shortlisted twice at prestigious UK awards

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Ecommpay secures double shortlist at UK FinTech Awards for its hosted payouts solution and rising star compliance leader Alpa Jotangia.
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Ecommpay flags payment design as key to lost bookings

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Flawed payment design is costing UK online travel agencies up to GBP £16.5 billion in lost bookings, Ecommpay's new benchmark report warns.
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Gr4vy & Ecommpay link to streamline global payments

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Gr4vy partners with Ecommpay to give merchants single-API access to cards, wallets and 100+ local payment methods across global markets.
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Google unveils open UCP standard for AI-driven shopping

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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Google has launched an open Universal Commerce Protocol to standardise AI shopping flows across search, apps, merchants and payments.
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Google unveils AI shopping protocol & brand agents

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Google launches a Universal Commerce Protocol and Business Agent tools as it bets on AI agents to drive the next era of online shopping.
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Ant backs Google's Universal Commerce Protocol push

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Ant backs Google's new Universal Commerce Protocol to standardise how AI agents handle shopping, payments and post-purchase support.
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Black Friday: shoppers & retailers face rising cyber threats

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Around 60% of UK adults plan to shop this Black Friday, as retailers brace for rising cybercrime targeting fast-paced online sales and AI-driven bots.
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One Inc posts 244% revenue growth & joins Fast 500 rankings

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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One Inc achieved 244% revenue growth, ranking 311th on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, signalling rapid expansion in digital payments for insurance.
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10 cybersecurity tips to survive Cyber Monday

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Cyber Monday shoppers face scams and cyber threats; follow 10 expert tips to safely secure your data and enjoy the season's best online deals.
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Cyber Monday shoppers urged to safeguard data amid online scams

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Cyber Monday shoppers are urged to protect their data from scams like fake sites, phishing emails and insecure payments during the online shopping surge.
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Exactly.com launches Apple Pay Express Checkout to cut cart abandonment

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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Exactly.com has launched Apple Pay Express Checkout, letting UK merchants offer one-tap payments to reduce online cart abandonment and speed up sales.
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Ecommpay enhances recurring payments, boosting renewal rates by 3%

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Ecommpay's upgraded Subscriptions service boosts recurring payment success, increasing merchant renewal rates by up to 3% and reducing involuntary churn.
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Ecommpay wins top innovation prize at Financial Services Forum

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Ecommpay won the Special Judges Award at the Financial Services Forum 2025 for its innovative Payouts via Hosted Payment Page solution enhancing secure payments globally.
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8x8 reports surge in AI-powered CX adoption & unveils new tools

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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8x8 reports a 150% rise in AI-powered customer interactions and unveils new tools enhancing CX with AI-driven insights and secure payment options.
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Contactless NFC sticker payments roll out across UK venues

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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UK gaming and hospitality venues adopt contactless NFC sticker payments via ASK Global and Sticky Connections, enabling swift, hardware-free transactions.
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Ecommpay wins award for innovative secure payouts solution

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Ecommpay has won the Best Consumer Payments System at the PayTech Awards for its innovative payout solution enhancing secure payments to cards and wallets.
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Estate agents to recover compliance costs via Credas payment tool

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Credas launches a payment tool enabling estate agents to charge clients directly for ID and anti-money laundering checks, easing rising compliance costs.
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Travelopedia boosts global growth with new Ecommpay platform

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Travelopedia partners with Ecommpay to enhance global growth through faster, flexible payment solutions, boosting sales and customer satisfaction worldwide.
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Google unveils AI-driven shopping with virtual try-on feature

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Google launches AI Mode shopping in the US, featuring smart guidance, virtual try-on for billions of clothes, and a streamlined checkout with Google Pay.
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Google unveils expanded AI search features with Gemini upgrade

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Google expands its AI search in the US with Gemini upgrade, adding advanced features like AI Mode, Deep Search, and live visual interactions.