Ecommpay, the inclusive global payments platform, is demonstrating its commitment to climate action in a new partnership with sustainability-focused tech business, ekko, as new research1) reveals that over 70% of consumers are more likely to shop with a retailer demonstrating sustainability efforts.  The integration of ekko’s features into the Ecommpay Hosted Payment Page will empower customers to turn everyday payments into measurable environmental impact.  Critically, the process is delivered seamlessly at the checkout, for a frictionless customer experience.

Brentford FC has extended its partnership with PensionBee. 

The agreement will see the club and its official pensions partner continue to work  together into a fifth year. 

PensionBee first signed a partnership with Brentford in 2021 ahead of the club’s  inaugural Premier League season. 

Swedish fintech Mynt today announced a strategic partnership with Nordea, the largest bank in the Nordics, to launch a business credit card and spend management solution for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland, set to go live in 2026.

As the UK’s summer festival season kicks off, new data from Checkout.com reveals a notable spike in online spending at second-hand and vintage clothing retailers, suggesting that festivalgoers are increasingly turning to pre-loved fashion in preparation for the events.

Xelix, a leading agentic AI software company in the Accounts Payable (AP) space, today announced a $160 million Series B funding round led by global software investor Insight Partners, with follow-on investments from Passion Capital and LocalGlobe. This funding will enable Xelix to accelerate platform development and support more organizations in adopting AI for their finance operations.

PayPal has launched AI-powered, dynamic scam detection for PayPal and Venmo Friends and Family payments, enhancing protection for our customers around the world.

Mastercard and Jordan Islamic Bank (JIB), one of the largest banks operating in the country, are collaborating to drive innovation and expand access to Shari’ah-compliant digital payment solutions.

Virtual cards are now the preferred payment method for corporate hotel stays — but they  only deliver on their promise when systems are well connected. Many hotel payments still  rely on a patchwork of methods, and there’s a growing need for more consistent,  automated delivery embedded in the ecosystem.