The Payments Association, shared key findings from new research by WPI Economics, which quantifies the massive economic value of using UK digital payment innovations

Barclays and Visa have announced a new, expanded strategic partnership and multi-year agreement

Airwallex has launched Yield in New Zealand, a proven global solution now allowing Kiwi exporters, global businesses and startups with foreign currency balances to earn returns on their AUD and USD balances, including funds from global trade revenue or VC investments. Businesses can now do so without the need to open an overseas bank account.

Balance, a leading AI-powered financial infrastructure platform for B2B commerce, today announced its beta release of the Balance Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server, enabling customers’ AI agents to directly communicate with Balance’s payments, credit, and receivables APIs. By connecting Balance to Large Language Models through MCP, merchants can unlock real-time buyer intelligence and act on it without leaving their preferred AI chat interface.

Exactly.com, a payment provider and direct card acquirer, is introducing Apple Pay Express Checkout functionality. This enhancement enables customers to complete purchases directly from a product page with a single tap — no need to add items to a cart or fill out lengthy forms.

Sidetrade, a global leader in AI-powered Order-to-Cash applications, announces today that it has signed binding agreements to acquire 100% of the share capital of ezyCollect, a recognized player in Australia and New Zealand specializing in Order-to-Cash management for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs).

FLIXAPAY (UK) LIMITED today announces its appointment as Programme Manager by Ebury, the global fintech specialising in international payments and FX risk management, to help modernise and enhance the cross-border payment experience for SMEs across the UK.

One Inc, a leading digital payments network for the insurance industry, today announced the introduction of its flagship solution, ClaimsPay® to the Canadian property and casualty (P&C) market. The solution will be available as a Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) integration in Fall 2026 in the Guidewire Marketplace, marking an extension in the Guidewire and One Inc strategic partnership.

i2c Inc., a global financial technology innovator, proudly marks its 25th anniversary, celebrating a quarter-century of innovation, trust, and transformation. Over the past year, i2c has continued its upward trajectory, forging strategic partnerships, launching groundbreaking products, and earning prestigious industry accolades—all powered by its unified platform, configurable solutions, and trusted industry ingenuity.

Taxbit, the leading tax and accounting compliance platform for digital assets, today announced the appointment of Colby Mangels as Global Head of Government Solutions. Mangels joins from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), where he was a key architect of the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), the first international standard for tax transparency in the crypto sector, now adopted by over 70 countries.

JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, and STC Bank has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to start discussion the activation of JCB payment acceptance in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

PayQuicker, a leader in global payouts orchestration, today announced PayQuicker Flex, a first-of-its-kind global payouts solution that redefines how businesses move money across borders. Flex empowers organizations to instantly distribute funds and automatically settle in more than 60 local currencies across 210 countries and territories, without the complexity, risk, or regulatory uncertainty associated with stablecoins.

Boost Payment Solutions, a global leader in B2B payments, announced full readiness to support clients through Visa’s newly launched Commercial Enhanced Data Program (CEDP). CEDP represents one of the most significant changes to interchange qualifications in decades, designed to increase data accuracy and transparency in B2B card transactions.

Leading merchant services provider PayBright shared today that it has been ranked #12 on the list of Triangle Business Journal (TBJ) Fast 50 Companies for 2025, which recognizes the Triangle region’s fastest-growing private companies. This award celebrates PayBright’s sustained growth, innovation and commitment to empowering small businesses and independent agents nationwide.

Astrada, the unified API for transaction data, today announced a collaboration with Workday to bring real-time transaction credit card feeds into the Workday platform. Astrada’s live transaction connectivity will combine with Workday’s AI-powered platform to help organizations gain more accurate, immediate visibility into employee spend and streamlined expense reporting.