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The cost of standing still: Why payment innovation belongs on every SME’s strategic agenda

The Payments Association

The high cost of doing nothing For SMEs, failing to upgrade payment systems doesn’t just risk operational inefficiency—it erodes trust and shrinks growth potential. Lost revenue opportunities Outdated systems often lack support for emerging payment methods like digital wallets, BNPL (buy now, pay later), or open banking.

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Merchant survey 2025: Navigating the payment innovation divide

The Payments Association

Questions address both immediate challenges (transaction fees, fraud prevention, cart abandonment) and forward-looking opportunities (emerging payment methods, international expansion, technology adoption). The methodology combines quantitative analysis of operational metrics with qualitative assessment of strategic priorities.

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The Top Payment Methods For Small Businesses

Stax

Well highlight the pros and cons of each payment medium to help you narrow down the right options for your company. TL;DR You get to choose from traditional payment methods like cash and checks, online payment methods like digital wallets and ACH transfers, and emerging payment methods like BNPL services and cryptocurrencies.

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How To Find the Best Payment Gateway for Your Business in 2025

EBizCharge

Once youve evaluated your options, you should research emerging trends in the payment space to ensure your payment gateway meets consumer demands. Emerging payment gateway trends in 2025 Familiarizing yourself with and adapting to emerging payment gateway trends is critical for your businesss success in 2025.

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SNEAK PEEK: In the mind of the merchant: Top challenges and priorities for the next 12 months

The Payments Association

Participants Emerging trends in merchant payments: The next 12 months The roundtable began with an exploration of emerging payment trends set to shape the industry. Sophie Chandler highlighted how the adoption of alternative payment methods is gaining momentum.

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A Big List of Payment Gateways

Clearly Payments

E-xact Transactions: Payment gateway and online credit card processing (International). Elavon: Payment processing solutions with the Converge payment gateway. Emergent Payments: Digital payment solutions (International). eProcessing Network: Payment gateway and services (United States).

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The Evolution of Payment Solutions: From Traditional Methods to Digital Wallets

Fintech Review

Effective regulation is thus crucial for sustaining trust and driving progress in payment solutions. Emerging Payment Technologies Technological advancements continue to reshape the payment landscape. Blockchain, for instance, offers decentralised payment systems with increased transparency.