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Cardstream is a PCI DSS Level 1 compliant provider of payment solutions within a robust, flexible and scalable payment infrastructure.

Cardstream continues to build a global network of more than 400 Acquirers; Alternative Payment Methods; shopping cart platforms; and fraud providers – all accessed via a single integration.

Cardstream supports all worldwide currencies and all major card schemes in over 120 countries for its current portfolio of 100+ Reseller Partners and their tens of thousands of Merchants.

The Open Payment Network is ideal for Acquirers; Payment Service Providers; Payment Facilitators; Independent Sales Organisations; Independent Software Vendors; and other Value Added Service Providers.

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How Cardstream’s PayFac-as-a-Service Empowers the Hospitality Sector

In hospitality, the guest experience begins long before check-in. Whether booking a hotel room, reserving a table, or purchasing add-on experiences, today’s travellers expect everything to be unified in one seamless journey. Behind the scenes, however, hospitality platforms face a complex reality: onboarding multiple merchants, managing varied commission structures, coordinating payouts, and ensuring compliance, all […]

Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2025: What Hospitality & Marketplace Businesses Need to Know

As we approach one of the biggest retail events of the year, Black Friday on Friday, 28 November 2025, with Cyber Monday following on Monday, 1 December, the pressure (and opportunity) for marketplaces and hospitality platforms is intense. For any business that handles bookings, payments, Merchant of Record flows or multi-vendor partner ecosystems, this period […]

Reflections from Hospitality Tech Expo 2025

By Lee Reilly, Sales Enablement Manager, Cardstream  Last week, I had the privilege of representing Cardstream at Hospitality Tech Expo 2025 at ExCeL London, a key event bringing together innovators, hoteliers, restaurateurs, and technology providers from across the hospitality space. The energy in the halls, the conversations, and the ideas floating around confirmed one thing: […]

How Cardstream’s PayFac-as-a-Service Empowers the Parking Sector 

The parking industry is evolving rapidly. From traditional cash and ticket machines to mobile apps, contactless payments, and the management of Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs), customers now expect a smooth, digital-first experience when paying for parking. For merchants, the challenge is to meet these expectations while managing costs, compliance, and increasingly complex payment infrastructures. This […]

Joseph Perry joins Cardstream® as Director of Sales

A leading fintech business has appointed a new Director of Sales.  Joseph Perry has joined Cardstream® Group, to head up its commercial strategy, with the ambition of helping take Cardstream to the ‘next level’ and build on what has been a very successful period for the business.   Joseph, who is 35, has worked in the […]

Visa’s Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP): How to Stay Compliant with Cardstream

Visa’s Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP) will come into effect on October 1, 2025, changing how fraud and disputes are monitored across the payment ecosystem. VAMP will replace the existing Visa Fraud Monitoring Program (VFMP) and Visa Dispute Monitoring Program (VDMP) with a single, unified framework. Under the new rules, Merchants who exceed Visa’s thresholds will […]

Stay Alert: Watch Out for Phishing Websites, Ads, and Messages

Cybercrime is constantly evolving, and phishing remains one of the most common tricks used to steal personal and financial information. Whether it’s through fake websites, dodgy adverts, or messages that look legitimate at first glance, these scams are designed to catch people off guard. At Cardstream, we take security seriously and want to ensure you […]

Elevate 2025: Unlocking the Future of Payments in Physical Activity Tech

By Lee Reilly, Sales Enablement Manager What a fantastic week at Elevate 2025, the must-attend B2B event for the physical activity sector, held at Excel London. The energy in the room was palpable, with live workouts, inspiring talks, and an atmosphere buzzing with excitement. As a sports enthusiast myself, it was great to be surrounded […]

Staying Ahead of the Scammers: Phishing, Card Fraud, and Other Payment Threats

At Cardstream, we work with our Partners and Merchants to help them stay ahead of these risks. Below, we explore some of the most common types of fraud in the payments space, what they mean for your business, and how you can reduce your exposure. Phishing: Still a Major Threat Phishing emails and text messages […]

Reflections from Amsterdam: Cardstream at Money 20/20 Europe 2025 

By Joe Perry, Director of Sales, Cardstream  Money 20/20 Europe 2025 was another standout event—and this year in Amsterdam, the energy was unmistakable. From the moment we touched down, it was clear: fintech is moving fast, and Cardstream is right where it needs to be.  Alongside our CEO Adam Sharpe, I had the privilege of […]