

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


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


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


Economies run on payments – from buying a newspaper to settling your taxes, the movement of capital is the lifeblood of business and growth. The launch of the Euro in 1999 was designed to streamline that journey, creating a common financial language between disparate states to create a stable, collaborative system that would protect trade […]
September 12, 2023


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

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

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

What you will learn in this whitepaper: The key drivers of change in the payment market Why it’s urgent that payment schemes update their systems The principal challenges involved in transformation How to pursue transformation strategically Download your copy
October 28, 2022

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