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
Iarnród Éireann adds PayPal for rail ticket bookings
Iarnród Éireann has expanded digital checkout for rail passengers by adding PayPal, with early data showing strong uptake from overseas travellers.
Irish fintech funding rises 9% to GBP £259m in 2025
KPMG says Irish fintech funding climbed 9% in 2025, led by Teybridge Capital Europe, NomuPay and Wayflyer, as investor confidence returned.
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
The 70% problem: Why checkout is still where eCommerce goes to die
When identity becomes the payment rail
Telcos reshape music streaming for local audiences
Conquer the KYB challenge: How smarter data quality fuels fintech integrators
The amber problem: Why addresses alone won't solve cross-border payment failures
Fintech must match tech progress with true inclusion
Building trust & confidence in hybrid work for women
Diversity is the invisible infrastructure of payments
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
Lightspark adds AI agent controls to Grid accounts
Lightspark gives Grid Global Accounts AI agent controls, letting users set spending limits, approvals and audit trails for delegated payments.
PayPal reshuffles into three divisions as executives shift
PayPal splits into three units as it names new bosses for checkout, consumer finance and crypto, while two senior executives depart.
FinScan adds stablecoin screening to Payments platform
FinScan extends Payments platform to screen stablecoin transfers and digital wallets, aiming to give firms one compliance setup across all rails.
Temenos expands AWS SaaS to digital banking & payments
Temenos broadens AWS SaaS for banks with digital services and payments, as lenders weigh cloud modularity, regulation and data residency.
OpenAI and PwC build finance AI agents for CFO teams
OpenAI and PwC partner on AI agents for finance chiefs, targeting planning, reporting and controls across core workflows.
Microsoft tops phishing brand rankings in first quarter
Microsoft, Apple and Google dominate first-quarter phishing attacks as scammers broaden tactics from fake logins to payments, QR-code hijacks and malware.
Amex GBT to go private in USD $6.3B Long Lake deal
Long Lake to buy American Express Global Business Travel for USD $6.3 billion, with investor backing and a plan to take the company private.
NCA data disrupts 50,000 fraud accounts in Google tool
NCA data shared via Global Signal Exchange helps Google disrupt nearly 50,000 fraud accounts and 5,000 fake websites.
Stripe unveils Google AI commerce push & token billing
Stripe deepens push into AI commerce as Google partnership, agent wallets and token billing aim to reshape online payments.
apexanalytix launches Qubiton for AI-powered supplier checks
apexanalytix brings supplier risk checks to AI tools with Qubiton, opening access to 280 million company records via APIs, chatbots and MCP.
Santander joins GBP £550 million Ebury funding round
Santander backs Ebury's expansion with GBP £50 million in new funding as Centrebridge leads a GBP £550 million round for the fintech.
Tech Mahindra acquires Avant to boost payments platforms
Tech Mahindra buys Avant to expand payments and wealth technology, targeting North American banks modernising systems and tightening compliance.
Experian launches Agent Trust for AI-led commerce
Experian unveils Agent Trust framework to verify AI agents and consumers in digital purchases, as Visa, Cloudflare and Skyfire join rollout.
Lovable launches mobile app for building websites on the go
Lovable expands its no-code platform with an iOS and Android app, letting founders and designers build websites and web apps from a phone.
Version 1 agrees to acquire CreateFuture in AI push
Version 1 to expand in regulated tech markets with CreateFuture acquisition, creating a 4,250-strong group and topping EUR €500 million revenue.
Bots make up 53% of web traffic, Thales report says
Thales says AI-driven bots now account for 53% of web traffic, as malicious automation surges and API attacks intensify across finance.
Industrial manufacturing tops Digitain cyber risk ranking
Industrial manufacturing heads Digitain's cyber risk index, with healthcare and information technology close behind as attacks, breaches and ransomware mount.
Thunes & WireBarley launch real-time Korea payments
Thunes and WireBarley deepen Asian remittance reach with real-time payments into South Korea, linking 1.1 million users across 520 corridors.
Backbase named Forrester leader & customer favourite
Backbase wins Forrester Leader status and customer favourite as its AI-native Banking OS gains traction with more than 120 banks worldwide.
Ant International launches mobile AI payment protocol
Ant International unveils open-source mobile AI payment protocol for wallets and wearables, aiming to secure agentic commerce across devices.