EU vs US: a turning point for truly European paymentsEU vs US: a turning point for truly European payments

EU vs US: a turning point for truly European payments

Europe is taking proactive steps to change the way the continent pays. Recent years have seen the introduction of EU-wide measures such as PSD2 and SPAA with PSD3 expected soon. Meanwhile, 16 European banks and 2 acquirers recently announced their intention to launch the European Payments Initiative to create a new payment network for the […]

October 12, 2023
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
European payments trends: 2023 and onwards

European payments trends: 2023 and onwards

From my front row seat working with banks, businesses and consumers 2022 was a rollercoaster year. From crypto-crashes to e-commerce booms, alternative payments to mobile identity, the world around us is changing fast, especially when it comes to moving money. And, as is often the case, disruption drives innovation and we saw plenty of it.  […]

January 18, 2023
Women in Tech

Women in Tech

To raise awareness of what it is like to work in fintech as a woman, Payconiq International has launched a series of videos made by women employees.  Currently, 38% of employees at Payconiq International are women and 25% of management positions are held by a woman. Percentages that CEO Guido Vermeent would like to see […]

January 11, 2023