The Payments Connection

Welcome to The Payments Connection. Join BR-DGE as we connect with key thought leaders across the payments ecosystem, discussing latest payments insights, covering prominent and topical issues such as the future of payments, hybrid retailing, alternative payment methods, fraud and artificial intelligence.

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Episodes

Curating partnerships as a platform for growth | Tom Voaden, Head of Partnerships and Channel Sales at BR-DGE | The Payments Connection Series 1, Ep6

There is a strong argument that growth in the payments ecosystem comes from greater connectivity, transparency and partnership activity. As trends for merchants shift towards autonomy, flexibility and a greater need for interoperability, players across the ecosystem need to find ways to collaborate that orchestrate the best experience for all parties, with minimal challenge and friction. In this podcast, Tom Voaden, Head of Partnerships and Channel Sales at BR-DGE explores the role partnerships ...

Jan 11, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 6

The rise of Open Banking | Charlotte Wise from Pay with Bank Transfer by American Express | The Payments Connection Series 1, Ep5

Open Banking has become a popular phrase over the past few years with consumers and businesses alike. With merchants looking for solutions that can provide a simple, frictionless, customer-focused payment journey, it is no surprise that Open Banking is taking off. There’s a clear market need for greater financial control in this climate for consumers and Open Banking offers a great solution, providing clear transaction data instantly when making purchases. In this episode we are joined by Charlo...

Dec 21, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Delivering checkout optionality | Samuel Flynn from Hands In | The Payments Connection Series 1, Ep4

Over 2023, checkout optionality has been regularly cited as a clear trend for discussion. For merchants, this is all about seeking to provide the most efficient, secure and customer-centric payment journey, and for customers it is about being able to pay how, when and where you choose. In this episode we are joined by Samuel Flynn, CEO at Hands In who have curated and launched a number of split and group payment solutions to mitigate cart abandonment and boost the overall customer experience whe...

Dec 19, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Mitigating ecommerce fraud risk | Ganesh The Awesome from GlobalDots | The Payments Connection Series 1, Ep 3

We are moving towards a more digital future, whether it is immersive experiences, buying goods or consuming services. This rise in e-commerce traffic has resulted in more opportunities for customers to be targeted by fraudulent activity, especially with the basket value and repeat buying patterns. In this episode on The Payments Connection, we are joined by Ganesh The Awesome, Technical Sales Architect at GlobalDots, to explore the digital fraud landscape, and how merchants can be best prepared ...

Dec 14, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Embracing the age of crypto | Mann Matharu from Qi | The Payments Connection Series 1, Ep 2

Like with many new innovations, adoption takes time and crypto has definitely been on the cusp for a while now. The sector is described as cutting-edge, fast-moving and emerging, yet adoption requires greater market acceptance and accessibility. In this episode on The Payments Connection, we are joined by Mann Matharu, Founder and CEO of QI, to delve into the history of crypto, how it promotes greater financial inclusivity, and what is on the horizon for crypto in the mainstream. To find out mor...

Dec 12, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Exploring the evolution of payments | Luke Flomo from Vyne | The Payments Connection Series 1, Ep1

The payments landscape is constantly evolving, with new technology platforms, payment methods and consumer buying behaviour driving relentless change. In this episode on The Payments Connection, we are joined by Luke Flomo, Chief Revenue Officer at Vyne, to explore the evolution of payments. Join us to find out more about the latest trends impacting the market, and how consumers are demanding greater convenience and immediacy from the payment experience, and where the evolution of payments is ta...

Dec 07, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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