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Payment trends 2026
Payments Trends

Six payment trends merchants can’t afford to ignore in 2026

Elena Crespo, Advisory Board Member and Principal, Verisave I’ve spent over 20 years in the credit card industry, including a long stint within Citi’s cardsbusiness. 2025 was one of the most eventful years I can remember, and the developments thatunfolded are going to reverberate throughout ...
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AI Fraud

From Generative to Agentic AI: The Industrialization of Synthetic Identity Fraud

By Chris Harrison, CEO of Fideo Intelligence The numbers coming out around synthetic identity fraud should concern everyone in financial services. Industry estimates now suggest US economic losses from synthetic identity fraud could reach $30- $35 billion annually, accelerating quickly as fraudsters weaponize AI to scale ...
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Payments Research Payments Trends

How to Win in Payments in the Future

By Sanjib Kalita, Chairman, Fintech Meetup Payments are transforming, and so has the way to win. Once treated as a back-office utility with little differentiation, payments are now emerging as a strategic growth engine for banks, merchants, and fintechs alike. Whether moving money globally for ...
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Cybersecurity Payments Technology

What does “orchestration” really mean in payment processing?

By Ruston Miles, Founder, Bluefin A multiprocessor payments strategy is now the rule for merchants, not the exception. According to S&P Global’s 451 Research, 62% of merchants prefer to collaborate with multiple payment providers for transaction processing, indicating that flexibility is critical for optimizing costs ...
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Payments Research Payments Trends

Three Blind Spots Keeping Finance Leaders from Modernizing Accounts Receivable

By Joel Campbell, Chief Financial Officer at TreviPay Accounts receivable (A/R) occupies an important but misunderstood function in most organizations. Finance teams know it matters for cash flow, yet often treat it as routine back-office work. According to industry research, 85% of firms still rely ...
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Payments Research Payments Trends

3 Bold Payments Predictions for 2026

By Charles Rosenblatt, CEO of Butter Payments The payments ecosystem is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and for subscription-focused businesses, the stakes have never been higher. Rising acquisition costs, shifting consumer habits, and economic headwinds are forcing brands to reassess their strategies and focus on ...
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Credit Card & Online Fraud Payments Technology

Why Payment Fraud Is Now a CFO Priority

By John Gronen, CFO, Yooz Traditional AP automation helps finance teams cut costs and streamline approvals. But in 2025, it’s no longer enough to meet many CFOs’ needs. Leaders today face the triple challenge of shrinking budgets, rising fraud, and increasing pressure to innovate. Embracing ...
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Visa’s New Data Mandate Could Reshape How Merchants Handle Payments

By Dan Nadeau, CEO, Payway Visa’s latest initiative, the Commercial Enhanced Data Program (CEDP), may sound like another quiet update to the fine print of card processing, but its impact could be anything but subtle. Behind the scenes, Visa is redefining what “good data” means ...
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Payments Technology

Payment Exceptions: The Million-Dollar Problem Hiding Behind Transaction Fees

By: Steve Kramer, PayNearMe Most lenders can tell you exactly what they pay in transaction fees, down to the basis point. But ask them about the cost of payment exceptions, and you’ll likely get blank stares. This blind spot can come with a hefty price ...
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Bitcoin & Blockchain Payments Trends

The GENIUS Act Changed Everything: How to Compete in the $2 Trillion Stablecoin Market

By Akbar Thobhani, Founder & Chairman, sFOX Cross-border payment fees are eating 1.5% to 6% of your transaction volume. Settlement takes days. Your working capital sits trapped in correspondent banking networks. Meanwhile, nimble fintech competitors are building instant, low-cost alternatives that operate 24/7. The regulatory ...
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