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
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.
HSBC UK & Visa test AI shopping with live payments
Customers could soon shop and pay through AI assistants, after HSBC UK and Visa completed a live end-to-end card transaction online.
Most Buy Now, Pay Later users unaware of new UK rules
Many shoppers could soon face affordability checks at checkout as 59% of BNPL users say they have not heard of the new rules.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Payment Technologies
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
Q4 upgrades IR sites to boost visibility in AI search
Expert Columns
UK Fraud liability in 2026: The hidden cost of synthetic identity fraud
Why seamless Middle East 2026 should be on every commerce leader's calendar
PCI DSS 4.0: When payment compliance becomes day-to-day retail reality
Fraud has industrialised and banking defences must do the same
Why the UK's agentic commerce future will be won by data, not models
How banknotes pack more security technology than most people imagine
The 70% problem: Why checkout is still where eCommerce goes to die
KYA is the new KYC: The payment identity problem AI commerce cannot afford to ignore
When identity becomes the payment rail
Telcos reshape music streaming for local audiences
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Payment Technologies News
Velocity raises USD $38 million in Series A funding
The London-based startup will use the new capital to expand banking and payments links as firms test stablecoins for faster settlement.
Ecommpay launches self-serve payments for UK small firms
UK online merchants with under EUR 2 million revenue can now access a no-code checkout with no monthly fee, aimed at easing payments costs.
Bottomline adds stablecoin payments to CFO Suite
Finance teams in the UK and US can now manage stablecoin transfers inside existing cash and payment workflows, with near real-time settlement in some cases.
KPMG sees AI surge as firms struggle to prove value
Nearly half of businesses have paused or scaled back AI projects as weak cost tracking leaves returns unproven and security gaps widen.
UK FinTech raises USD $1.8 billion to keep second spot
Despite a global funding slowdown, the UK kept its No 2 FinTech spot as investors backed 181 deals worth USD $1.8 billion in H1 2026.
Utilities & telecoms firms face widespread payment woes
Payment disruptions are worsening customer experience at utilities and telecoms firms, with 99% of respondents reporting some form of issue.
UK gaming gift card purchases jump 92% in first half
Prepaid gaming spending is shifting from launch-day splurges to year-round purchases, with UK gift card use on the marketplace nearly doubling.
Ecommpay launches podcast on payment issues for merchants
Merchants will hear practical advice on approvals, AI and expansion as Ecommpay tries to simplify a crowded payments market.
UK shoppers back security checks but quit slow checkouts
Payment providers risk losing sales as four in ten UK shoppers abandon purchases when security checks delay or fail at checkout.
Kord raises GBP £6.4 million to scale regulated fintech
The cash will help the fintech expand its team and product as regulated firms seek faster onboarding, compliance checks and payments.
Open Banking fraud stays below wider UK payments rates
Fraud losses in Open Banking remain lower than in the wider UK payments market, but scam tactics are shifting as usage expands.
Ecommpay shortlisted for four Women in Tech awards
The payments firm's diversity work has put it in contention alongside two senior leaders as the awards spotlight women in technology workplaces.
FCA finalises UK crypto rules for firms & stablecoins
Britain's crypto firms face mandatory FCA authorisation, while lighter stablecoin capital rules may help keep business and liquidity in the UK.
FCA sets new UK crypto rules for trading & stablecoins
Crypto firms face tighter oversight as the FCA brings trading, custody and stablecoins into its rulebook, forcing authorisation and capital checks.
Curve uses BigQuery Graph to tackle fraud networks
Automated graph-based checks saved Curve about USD $12 million in fraud losses in 2025 as it mapped linked accounts, devices and cards.
UK consumers wary of AI shopping agents & payments
Trust remains thin for AI-led shopping, with most UK adults saying they would reject systems that handle spending or payment data.
UK fraud losses hit GBP £1.28 billion as scams rise
Scams that trick people into authorising payments drove UK fraud losses to GBP £1.28 billion last year, FICO said.
PCI DSS 4.0: When payment compliance becomes day-to-day retail reality
Retailers now face daily trading risk as PCI DSS 4.0 turns payment compliance into a continuous operational requirement, not an annual audit.
London sees sharp rise in personalised scam attempts
Nearly six in ten Londoners have seen more scam attempts in the past year, with social media fraud and AI-made ruses fuelling concern.
Ecommpay urges sector-wide push to stop fraud earlier
Fraud losses could fall if banks, merchants and regulators align on earlier intervention, Ecommpay says in a new report.
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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