5 scaling challenges facing European payment providers5 scaling challenges facing European payment providers

5 scaling challenges facing European payment providers

As online payments become ever more deeply embedded in the business and consumer landscape, the European digital payment market is projected to grow by 13.64% year on year, resulting in a market volume of €1,621bn in 2027. Digital networks are breaking down the borders between countries and national payment schemes, creating a significant opportunity for […]

August 29, 2023
The Digital Euro: From Paradox to Paradigm ShiftThe Digital Euro: From Paradox to Paradigm Shift

The Digital Euro: From Paradox to Paradigm Shift

In a rapidly digitising market, the European Central Bank (ECB) is taking an active, ambitious role in shaping the financial future of the bloc. The digital Euro aims to provide an inherently stable form of money that could become, one day, a reliable backbone of a forward-looking monetary and financial system. With the ECB having […]

August 17, 2023
Payconiq International announces acquisition by EPI CompanyPayconiq International announces acquisition by EPI Company

Payconiq International announces acquisition by EPI Company

Payconiq International (PQI) today announces its acquisition by the European Payments Initiative (EPI). The acquisition is another important step forward for Payconiq International to shape the future of payments in Europe. EPI simultaneously announced the acquisition of iDEAL. Joining forces creates  a unique combination  of  knowledge, experience and capacity to launch an innovative European payment […]

April 25, 2023
Why do value-added services matter for payments?

Why do value-added services matter for payments?

Brian Boelens & James King  When it comes to payments, it’s never been more competitive. While the unbundling of financial services through new technology has expanded the possibilities for payments, it’s also opened the door for new challengers. This includes fintechs, telecommunications companies and online retailers, alongside the acronym-based giants of GAFA, BATX – all […]

February 16, 2023
Payconiq: The Fast-Growing Payment App, But Not OnlyPayconiq: The Fast-Growing Payment App, But Not Only

Payconiq: The Fast-Growing Payment App, But Not Only

With a strong positioning in the payment industry as a key player in account-to-account payment solutions, Payconiq keeps growing in Luxembourg through its mobile payment application. Together with Guido Vermeent, CEO of Payconiq International, we discuss more about the wide range of services the company offers to banks, payment solution providers and merchants, and its […]

July 07, 2022
These payment solutions can no longer be ignored in 2021

These payment solutions can no longer be ignored in 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a highly influential driving force behind the recent wave of innovation within the payment sector. Businesses and financial institutions have needed to act quickly to stay ahead of the resulting trends and changes. Those who have been quick to adapt have seen the benefits of incorporating new technologies — improved […]

July 12, 2021