The Payments Association

We are the largest community in payments. For payments firms, big & small. We help our members facilitate profitable business partnerships and drive innovation. If you're looking to grow your business, enhance your brand, become a renowned thought-leader within your industry, shape the UK payments policy landscape, unlock industry-leading market intelligence, The Payments Association is here to support your business's needs. We're already working with 200+ organisations to help them achieve their goals. Intrigued to know how we can help you achieve yours? Discover all of our opportunities by taking a look at our membership offerings: https://lnkd.in/eYeBpu_W #ThePaymentsAssociation #TPA #Membership #Payments #FinTech

🚀 DAY 2 at PAY360 – Don’t Miss This Spotlight Session! 🚀 Payments 3.0: Innovation, Security, and the Next Evolution of Banking The future of payments is here. How can banks embrace innovation while staying secure? Join Tietoevry Banking’s experts as they tackle the biggest questions shaping the industry: 🔹 The latest in card issuing & A2A payments 🔹 Fraud prevention & security in an evolving landscape 🔹 AI’s role in boosting security & user experience 🔹 Balancing speed vs. trust in payments 📅 DAY 2 at PAY360 🎤 Featuring: @Anders Olofsson, James Johansen, John Erik Setsaas 💡 Get ahead of the curve – see you there! #PAY360 #PaymentsInnovation #Fintech #AI #BankingSecurity

We are thrilled to announce that Sends has joined The Payments Association as a member. Sends is a UK-based fintech company registered in England and Wales (No. 11070048) and operated by Smartflow Payments Limited (trading as SENDS.). They provide a fast, secure, and cost-efficient platform for international payments, supporting bank transfers, card payments, and alternative payment options. Welcome aboard! - https://lnkd.in/eXEJPaRu

We are thrilled to announce that Pangea Consulting has joined The Payments Association as a scale-up. Pangea Consulting is a distinguished boutique consulting firm, delivering deep subject matter expertise and strategic insights that drive real impact. Their areas of expertise include CASS/Safeguarding, Financial Crime, and Regulatory Authorisation. Welcome aboard! - https://lnkd.in/eWxuNtdW

🚀 Don’t miss the Working Group AGM @ PAY360 🚀 Curious about how industry leaders are tackling the biggest challenges in payments? Want to help shape what comes next? Join us at 9:15am in the Disruption Theatre on Day 2 of PAY360 for The Payments Association’s Working Group AGM—a must-attend session for anyone passionate about driving change in the payments industry. Here’s what’s in store: 🔍 Inside access to our 7 working groups: 💱 Cross-Border Payments 💰 Digital Currencies 🌍 ESG 🛡️ Financial Crime 🤝 Financial Inclusion 🔓 Open Banking ⚖️ Regulation - Expert insights from Tom Brewin, Head of Projects at The Payments Association, alongside working group leaders and industry specialists. - Live debate: Our speakers will make their case for the biggest opportunity for the payments industry in 2025—who will make the most compelling argument? - Interactive Q&A + networking: Your chance to engage with key players shaping the industry. Plus, we’ll reflect on key learnings from Day 1—because staying ahead means learning from the best. 💡 Don’t miss this chance to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the future of payments! 📍 See you at 9:15 AM in the Disruption Theatre! Jane Jee Alison Donnelly Natalie Lewis Charlie Bronks #PAY360 #PaymentsIndustry #Fintech #ThePaymentsAssociation #Networking #Innovation

🚀 PAY360 is BACK IN TWO working days– and you don’t want to miss it! 🚀 Last year’s event was a game-changer, and don’t just take our word for it—hear it straight from the horse’s mouth! 🐎💬 The feedback was phenomenal, and we’re bringing even more innovation, insights, and networking power to PAY360 2025. A huge THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors and exhibitors who are already on board. Check them out here: https://lnkd.in/eHjhyA6s Ready to join them? Contact Tom McCormick today, or visit our team on stand 77 #PAY360 #PaymentsIndustry #Fintech #Networking #Innovation

We’re supporting the Future of FinTech Campaign campaign from Mediaplanet. Learn more about the rise of app fraud in the UK from key thought leaders like The Payments Association, online at https://lnkd.in/e53a7H-A and in today’s The i Paper.

At The Payments Association’s Financial Inclusion Working Group, we believe that active engagement in policy development is crucial to making a meaningful impact on financial exclusion 🤝. Our Working Group is dedicated to: 📢 Collaborating with government and regulators to prioritise innovation and investment in financial inclusion services. 📢 Ensuring that payment services and products are accessible to all, reflecting society’s diverse values and needs. With the government’s National Financial Inclusion Strategy planned for 2025, now is a pivotal time to get involved and have your say. By joining our working group, you can share your expertise to develop solutions that prevent the poverty premium and promote equitable access to financial services. Your voice matters. 🎙️ Together, we can drive change and create a more inclusive financial landscape. Join the Financial Inclusion Working Group: https://lnkd.in/eV2r_Gh6 #financialinclusion #networking #TPA #paymentsexperts Pooja Bhachu, Neil Harris, Noyan Nihat, Riccardo Tordera-Ricchi, Tom Brewin, Simon Thomas, Gurminder Singh Bhagrath

We are thrilled to announce that Bridge Advice has joined The Payments Association as a scale-up. Bridge Advice Ltd is a Malta - based consultancy firm mostly specializing in Financial Crime Compliance, Audit Risk and Regulatory Compliance Welcome aboard! - https://lnkd.in/eYA_SgwE

At The Payments Association’s Financial Inclusion Working Group, we believe that active engagement in policy development is crucial to making a meaningful impact on financial exclusion 🤝. Our Working Group is dedicated to: 📢 Collaborating with government and regulators to prioritise innovation and investment in financial inclusion services. 📢 Ensuring that payment services and products are accessible to all, reflecting society’s diverse values and needs. With the government’s National Financial Inclusion Strategy planned for 2025, now is a pivotal time to get involved and have your say. By joining our working group, you can share your expertise to develop solutions that prevent the poverty premium and promote equitable access to financial services. Your voice matters. 🎙️ Together, we can drive change and create a more inclusive financial landscape. Join the Financial Inclusion Working Group: https://lnkd.in/eV2r_Gh6 #financialinclusion #networking #TPA #paymentsexperts Pooja Bhachu, Neil Harris, Noyan Nihat, Riccardo Tordera-Ricchi, Tom Brewin, Simon Thomas, Gurminder Singh Bhagrath