The Ultimate Guide to Payment Technologies
A curated Canadian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Payment Technologies.
What to know about Payment Technologies
Payment Technologies encompass a rapidly evolving landscape shaping how money moves in today’s digital economy. From advancements in contactless and mobile payments to innovations in cross-border transactions and fraud prevention, this tag explores the cutting-edge tools and collaborations redefining convenience, security, and efficiency in payments.
Our latest stories highlight significant developments such as partnerships enhancing seamless shopping experiences, fintech startups pioneering new payment solutions, and the integration of AI to combat fraud. Emerging topics like stablecoins, biometric authentication, and cloud-based payment security services illustrate the expanding scope and complexity of payment technologies.
For businesses and consumers alike, understanding these trends is essential to navigating the future of commerce. By following the Payment Technologies tag, readers gain insight into how innovations are influencing global markets, improving customer experiences, and enabling new opportunities in an increasingly interconnected world.
Canadian Payment Technologies News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
What AI tools did the CRA use in the 2025 tax season?
CRA used 19 AI systems this tax season, with a generative chatbot handling 445,000 chats as online tax filing topped 95.6 per cent.
Visa, Wealthsimple pilot stablecoin settlement in Canada
Visa and Wealthsimple test USDC settlement in Canada as the card network extends its blockchain-based payments pilot to the country.
Visa expands AI payments testing to Canadian issuers
Visa widens AI payments testing in Canada, enlisting BMO, CIBC, RBC, Scotiabank and TD to trial agent-initiated transactions with real cards and merchants.
Premier Construction Software adds early payment tool
Premier Construction Software partners with Quickly to embed automated early payments in its cloud ERP, easing cash flow pressure for contractors and suppliers.
Tetra launches Canada's first regulated CADD stablecoin
Tetra Digital Group has launched CADD, a regulated Canadian dollar stablecoin backed one-to-one by cash and aimed at banks and fintech groups.
Wise launches multi-currency interest feature in Canada
Wise rolls out multi-currency interest in Canada, letting personal and business customers earn returns on CAD, USD, EUR and GBP balances.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Payment TechnologiesFeatured News
Exclusive: Adyen targets fragmented payments with Intelligent Money Movement
Adyen is positioning Intelligent Money Movement as a unified layer for payments, payouts and liquidity, targeting fragmented treasury systems.
Exclusive: TD's Josh Death on the patents that follow financial innovation
TD's head of intellectual property explains why patents have become central to banking innovation, from mobile to responsible AI.
Expert Columns
The 70% problem: Why checkout is still where eCommerce goes to die
When identity becomes the payment rail
Telcos reshape music streaming for local audiences
AI is driving the next wave of fintech acquisitions - but most acquirers aren't ready for what comes next
Conquer the KYB challenge: How smarter data quality fuels fintech integrators
The amber problem: Why addresses alone won't solve cross-border payment failures
From side hustles to scalable brands: How marketplaces are paving the way for female entrepreneurs
Fintech must match tech progress with true inclusion
Why fintech needs more women in the room where risk decisions are made
Building trust & confidence in hybrid work for women
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Payment Technologies News
Wise gains Payments Canada membership to target RTR
Wise wins Payments Canada membership, paving the way for a bid to join the Real-Time Rail and boost faster, cheaper transfers for Canadians.
TD adds Google virtual card numbers for Canadian shoppers
TD rolls out Google virtual card numbers for eligible Visa customers in Canada, adding a security boost for online and in-app payments.
DoBusiness.com joins Payments Canada as member in shift
DoBusiness.com joins Payments Canada after rule changes open the door to payment service providers, widening access to Canada's core payments governance.
Exclusive: Adyen targets fragmented payments with Intelligent Money Movement
Adyen is positioning Intelligent Money Movement as a unified layer for payments, payouts and liquidity, targeting fragmented treasury systems.
Sezzle launches virtual card for Canadian shoppers
Sezzle extends buy now, pay later into Canadian shops with virtual card, as shoppers gain contactless access at more than 90% of retailers.
Kijiji adds Interac identity checks to boost trust
Kijiji teams up with Interac to let users verify identities before trades, messaging and pickups as Canada's classifieds site lifts safeguards.
Neo Financial second FinTech to join Interac network
Neo Financial becomes the second Canadian FinTech on Interac e-Transfer, boosting direct access for payments as the network opens to more providers.
Canadians embrace multi-banking as fees & budgeting bite
Canadians increasingly juggle digital and high-street providers as fees rise, with budgeting tools, prepaid cards and direct deposit gaining favour.
Canada passes Budget 2025 with stablecoin, defence changes
Canada's budget law unlocks housing, tax and banking changes, including a productivity super-deduction, stablecoin rules and faster rail planning.
Deloitte Canada, Stablecorp back QCAD stablecoin push
Deloitte Canada and Stablecorp team up on QCAD stablecoin infrastructure for banks as Canada readies a clearer rulebook on digital payments.
Chexy raises USD $14 million to widen payments push
Chexy raises USD $14 million to expand its Canadian platform from rent into utilities, taxes and business payments, boosting rewards options.
GeoComply wins FinTech Breakthrough security award again
GeoComply has been named FinTech Breakthrough's Financial Transaction Security Platform of the Year for the second year running.
AI is driving the next wave of fintech acquisitions - but most acquirers aren't ready for what comes next
AI-fuelled fintech mega-deals are surging, but most buyers lack the operating model and culture to turn shiny assets into real value.
Lightspeed rolls out Mobile Tap for Quebec eateries
Lightspeed launches Mobile Tap in Quebec, letting restaurant staff take orders and accept cards on iPhone to speed service and cut walks.
Payment outages put Canadian retailers’ sales at risk
Payment outages are threatening Canadian retail and hospitality, with disruptions exposing merchants to an estimated USD $7.6 billion a year.
Mastercard fund backs Canadian women small businesses
Mastercard opens 2026 fund in Canada, offering CAD $10,000 grants and support to help women-owned small firms grow amid economic uncertainty.
Rogers, Mastercard launch premium World Legend card
Rogers and Mastercard unveil Canada's first World Legend credit card, blending 3% cash back with travel, roaming and VIP entertainment perks.
Exclusive: TD's Josh Death on the patents that follow financial innovation
TD's head of intellectual property explains why patents have become central to banking innovation, from mobile to responsible AI.
Trusted data at heart of Canada's global IDW drive
Canada marks International Development Week 2026 by spotlighting how trusted identity and high-quality data can unlock truly global partnerships.
Google launches open protocol to power AI shopping
Google launches Universal Commerce Protocol to link AI shopping agents, retailers and payments in a new 'agentic commerce' push.