Payments Report 2026

Developments in the payments market

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Payments Report 2026

Developments in the payments market

The pace of change on the payments market is rapid and new ways of paying are constantly emerging. This is also contributing to the modernisation and transformation of the underlying payment infrastructure. At the same time, geopolitical tensions are affecting the payments market and leading countries and regions to consider how they can reduce their dependence on the outside world and improve their resilience.

Published: 12 March 2026

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