
Top themes for the payments sector in 2026
As digital payments dominate in 2026, firms must balance rapid innovation with tighter regulation, strengthening controls across fraud, resilience, and customer protection.

As digital payments dominate in 2026, firms must balance rapid innovation with tighter regulation, strengthening controls across fraud, resilience, and customer protection.

Salt Edge has launched a bulk payments solution using open banking APIs, enabling fintechs and platforms to execute secure, real-time mass payouts across Europe.

UK payments and crypto rules shift from design to delivery in Q1 2026, with tougher safeguarding, stablecoin proposals, and FCA consultations driving action.
