Payconiq International Announces CEO Leadership TransitionPayconiq International Announces CEO Leadership Transition

Payconiq International Announces CEO Leadership Transition

Payconiq International today announced the departure of Guido Vermeent, former Chief Executive Officer, effective October 31, 2023. Stijn Van Brussel, former Chief Operating Officer, will assume the position of CEO effective November 1, 2023. Guido Vermeent leaves Payconiq International after six successful years of service, during which he has made significant contributions to the growth […]

November 02, 2023
EPI successfully completes acquisition of iDEAL and Payconiq InternationalEPI successfully completes acquisition of iDEAL and Payconiq International

EPI successfully completes acquisition of iDEAL and Payconiq International

Brussels, 31 October 2023:  The European Payments Initiative (EPI) is pleased to announce the successful closure of the acquisition of the Dutch payment solution iDEAL and the Luxembourg technology provider Payconiq International as announced earlier this year. EPI is delighted to confirm that following the positive conclusion of all relevant regulatory approval processes, EPI has […]

October 31, 2023
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
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
Digital payments for digital lives

Digital payments for digital lives

When you’re running your business, you just want things to work. Nowhere is this more important than payments. There’s enough unpredictability in today’s commercial environment without worrying if your digital and contactless payments are landing where they should. And as more of our transactions move online, banks, payment service providers and merchants need technology they […]

January 05, 2023
Payconiq International and Bancontact Payconiq Company release app-based digital meal voucher in Belgium

Payconiq International and Bancontact Payconiq Company release app-based digital meal voucher in Belgium

The new solution enables payment providers and merchants to easily integrate new forms of payment, including value-added services such as meal vouchers. New digital functionality improves experiences for users and merchants, increasing security, convenience, and flexibility in the era of digital payments. Available in the Payconiq by Bancontact app, Belgian users of Edenred, Monizze and […]

September 22, 2022