The Ultimate Guide to Payment Technologies
A curated Irish 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.
Irish Payment Technologies News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Enfuce enters Ireland with Payac credit union deal
The move will shift 125,000 cardholders and 150,000 current accounts off legacy systems, boosting digital services for Irish credit unions.
Bank of Ireland joins euro stablecoin consortium Qivalis
European banks are stepping up plans for a regulated euro token as dollar-linked stablecoins dominate global digital payments.
Irish SMEs gain from overseas sales & social commerce
Overseas buyers now account for 44% of online sales for surveyed Irish SMEs, as social commerce and AI reshape growth plans.
Iarnród Éireann adds PayPal for rail ticket bookings
Foreign travellers now account for a fifth of PayPal rail bookings as Ireland’s state operator expands checkout options on its website and app.
Irish fintech funding rises 9% to GBP £259m in 2025
Irish fintech investment climbed as larger cheques and a handful of big deals helped lift funding to USD $259.38 million in 2025.
Anthropic offers EUR €355,000 AI roles in Dublin push
Anthropic dangles EUR €355,000 AI engineering pay as it ramps up Dublin hiring drive and cements the city as a key European hub.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Payment Technologies
Featured News
Expert Columns
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Fintech must match tech progress with true inclusion
Building trust & confidence in hybrid work for women
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The women who keep fintech clear, usable, and trusted
Moving the goalposts: Why the CRO role needs a rebrand
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Payment Technologies News
Backbase & Mastercard tie-up boosts cross-border payments
Banks could launch international transfers faster, as the Backbase integration cuts the complexity of linking to Mastercard Move.
Testlio launches AI agent testing for high-risk workflows
Companies adopting AI agents in payments now have a new way to spot compliance and revenue risks before customers are affected.
AutoRek wins FTF News Best Reconciliation Solution
Rising data volumes and tighter controls are driving demand for reconciliation tools, with AutoRek's award reflecting that pressure.
Triple-A launches euro accounts for cross-border payouts
Businesses selling into Europe can now collect euros without a local entity, as Triple-A ties named accounts to SEPA, stablecoins and payouts.
Juspay joins Mastercard Engage to expand Click to Pay
Singapore merchants will get a faster online checkout as Juspay brings Mastercard Click to Pay to the city-state and wider Asia-Pacific region.
Apple says App Store ecosystem topped USD $1.4tn in 2025
Most of the App Store's USD $1.4 trillion in 2025 billings came from fee-free physical goods, underscoring its reach beyond software.
ThetaRay launches game to spot money mules in crowd
Players must pick out a mule hidden in crowded scenes as banks face rising pressure to curb fraud and recruit awareness.
EDB adds quorum commit to distributed Postgres 6.4
The update aims to stop conflicting writes across sites in critical sectors such as banking and payments, reducing reconciliation risk.
Mastercard adds stablecoin settlement across network
Card issuers and acquirers will gain round-the-clock settlement choices as the network adds regulated stablecoins alongside fiat payments.
Persistent expands in eastern Europe with Concise deal
The deal will add more than 90 engineers in Tallinn and Tartu, strengthening Persistent's nearshore delivery for European clients.
North America leads finance teams in AI workflow use
Scattered data and stricter rules are slowing rivals, while 37% of North American finance teams already use AI in multi-step workflows.
Ecommpay's AI lifts merchant payment success rates 2.6%
Merchants using the platform saw transaction approval rates rise by 2.6% in the first quarter, as AI pinpointed decline causes across entire data sets.
Power 50 unveils 2026 payments ranking amid pressure
Merchants and banks are demanding better payment reliability as The Power 50 names 40 companies and 10 figures in its 2026 ranking.
TerraPay & PalWallet partner on stablecoin settlement
Businesses could gain faster cross-border settlement and wider payout reach as TerraPay links its payment network with PalWallet's stablecoin rails.
AccountsIQ launches GoCardless integration for payments
Mid-market finance teams can now cut manual reconciliation and fee-tracking work as payments move inside AccountsIQ, with real-time status updates.
Trolley expands global payouts with Thunes network
Freelancers and creators will now be able to receive faster local payouts as Trolley taps Thunes' network across 140 countries.
DTCC & Stellar plan tokenised assets on public chain
The tie-up could let banks and asset managers move regulated securities onchain, with DTC-settled tokenised assets due in 2027.
Visa adds receivables tool to commercial solutions hub
Issuers will be able to cut supplier enrolment friction as Visa folds automated virtual card receivables into its commercial payments hub.
Nium & Circle link USDC to payouts in 190 countries
Financial institutions could move money faster and cut prefunding as the tie-up links USDC settlement to payouts in more than 190 countries.