Category: Technology

January 23, 2026

How Cardstream Supports January Sales Success for Partners & Merchants

January has become one of the most important trading periods of the year, with winter sales driving significant increases in online and in-store transactions. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), retail sales ....

January 23, 2026

The Rise of Open Banking in 2026

Why Account-to-Account Payments Are Transforming Digital Commerce — and How Cardstream Supports the Shift  Open Banking is set to play an increasingly important role in payments throughout 2026. Across the UK and ....

November 26, 2025

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 ....

October 29, 2025

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, ....

October 29, 2025

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, ....

August 26, 2025

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 ....

July 19, 2025

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 ....

July 19, 2025

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 ....

April 24, 2025

Event Highlights: Pay360 & Retail Technology Show

April marked an exciting and insightful month for the Cardstream team, as we attended two major industry events—Pay360 and the Retail Technology Show. Both events offered a front-row seat to ....

March 23, 2025

Embracing the Future of Payments: The APMs Supported by Cardstream®

In today’s rapidly evolving digital payment landscape, flexibility and adaptability are more critical than ever. As consumers continue to demand seamless, secure, and personalised payment experiences, businesses must be able ....