How tokenisation has reshaped the future of payments
Tokenisation is reshaping card payments, replacing sensitive data with secure digital tokens to enhance security, reduce fraud, and streamline online checkout.
May 28, 2025
Tokenisation is reshaping card payments, replacing sensitive data with secure digital tokens to enhance security, reduce fraud, and streamline online checkout.
As digital wallets evolve, the real opportunity isn’t in doing everything—it’s in doing what matters, exceptionally well, for today’s users.
AutoRek and AccessPay have partnered to deliver API-enabled automation for bank data retrieval, reconciliation, and reporting, reducing risk and inefficiencies.
As instant payments become the norm, true finality is essential to ensure trust, reduce fraud risk, and protect the integrity of global payment systems.
As digital payments evolve, AI is reshaping fraud prevention with real-time insights, adaptive controls, and improved security across financial systems.
Modern payment orchestration platforms now serve as strategic infrastructure—optimising performance, compliance, and customer experience at scale.
Cross-border payments remain costly and complex, but innovations in FX, APIs, and stablecoins are unlocking faster, smarter global money movement.
Real-time payments and integrated tools are reshaping how SMEs manage operations, adapt quickly, and deliver seamless customer experiences.
AI is reshaping fintech marketing—enabling personalisation, predictive targeting, and compliance—while raising new ethical and strategic questions.
Consumers expect speed and transparency—banks are responding with self-service tools that streamline dispute resolution and enhance trust.
Eric Bierry, CEO of SBS, reflects on leadership, trust, and the evolving banking landscape—touching on AI, cybersecurity, diversity, and open finance.
SEPA Instant promises faster, 24/7 payments across Europe, but with few banks ready, urgent investment is needed to meet rising demand and regulatory deadlines.
A new tool enables merchants and acquirers to estimate Visa and Mastercard fees accurately—without transactional data—supporting fairer, data-driven pricing.
As regulation tightens and fraud evolves, a new report outlines how payments firms can stay compliant, secure, and positioned for growth in 2025.
Paysecure was named Best Online Payment Service 2025 at the SiGMA Americas Awards, recognising innovation in digital payment infrastructure.
Plastic payment cards contribute to environmental waste, leading to growing interest in biodegradable alternatives that align with sustainability values.
Trust Payments has been listed in the Financial1000 directory, a platform connecting users with a broad range of financial services providers.
AI is reshaping the fight against payment fraud, prompting financial leaders to adapt with smarter tools, better data, and cross-sector collaboration.
Worldpay’s 2025 Global Payments Report reveals digital methods now dominate, as mobile, fintech, and real-time payments reshape how the world transacts.
AI-driven personalisation is fundamentally transforming payments from generic transactions to tailored experiences.
Gen Z favours instant, digital-first payments—mobile wallets, biometrics, and wearables are reshaping checkout expectations across retail and travel sectors.
As AI decides loans and fraud risks, ethical concerns grow. Are algorithms the new gatekeepers of financial fairness or hidden enforcers of bias?
Ecommpay wins Payments Innovation of the Year at the FStech Awards 2025, recognised for its seamless, inclusive payment solutions that empower global merchants.
Banks clinging to outdated systems risk security breaches, regulatory headaches, and lost market share—modernisation isn’t just an upgrade, it’s a survival strategy.
From the moon landing to AI-driven payments, technology has reshaped how we transact—quantum computing may be the next leap, but with power comes responsibility.
Edenred Payment Solutions’ new virtual card streamlines insurance claims, enabling instant payouts, reducing delays, and enhancing security for policyholders.
A look at the FCA’s upcoming safeguarding rule changes for payments and e-money firms — and what businesses need to do to prepare.
Fyorin launches physical cards and smart expense management to help businesses streamline spending, improve control, and automate compliance.
PLIM offers flexible, interest-free payment solutions for aesthetic treatments, making self-care more accessible while supporting clinics to reach more clients.
What’s next for payments regulation in 2025? Hear from industry leaders at the EY Payments Forum in March.
How is Optimus gearing up for growth in the payments industry? Discover their new strategy and product offerings at PAY360.
How can financial institutions de-risk digital transformation and maintain quality at pace? Discover insights at PAY360’s Disruption Zone.
Are financial institutions risking payment glitches with DIY testing? Explore the benefits of specialist payment testing solutions.
Legacy systems are a competitive risk—financial institutions must modernise with AI, automation, and cloud solutions to stay agile and scalable.
E-invoicing is transforming financial operations, enhancing efficiency, compliance, and fraud prevention while shaping the future of digital tax systems.
Forex brokers must adopt payment orchestration, real-time settlements, and AI fraud prevention to stay competitive and compliant.
The future of payments is digital, inclusive, and transformative—driving financial access, innovation, and global economic empowerment.
Travel is surging, but outdated payments lag—fintech-driven innovation is key to seamless, secure, and sustainable transactions.
In 2025, payments firms must prioritise safeguarding funds, expanding open banking, and preparing for stablecoin regulation to stay competitive and compliant.
Global survey reveals how 400 financial leaders are shaping digital payments strategies.
PXP strengthens its leadership team with the appointment of Alex Apergis as chief revenue officer.
Social media is reshaping fintech by democratising finance, empowering individuals, and prompting new regulatory scrutiny.
Digital identity is reshaping industries, offering benefits like streamlined processes and enhanced security, but also presenting data privacy and interoperability challenges.
Network tokenisation boosts security, cuts costs, and enhances customer experiences, making it essential for modern merchants.
The payments industry in 2025 will see advancements in real-time payments, AI tools, and voice-activated technologies reshaping consumer and business interactions.
Legal Outlook 2025 explores fintech, payments, and regulatory trends shaping innovation and compliance globally.
2025 will bring rapid growth in digital payments, AI innovation, and financial inclusion, transforming the payments landscape.
Mitto’s AI-powered Mobile Intelligence ensures accurate, secure, and efficient communication through real-time number validation and fraud detection.
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