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Uk online shopper angry abandoning stuck checkout lost sales

Ecommpay report warns checkout friction ‘hits zero’

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Ecommpay warns shoppers now have zero tolerance for checkout friction, with failed payments driving cart abandonment and lost revenue.
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Xero unveils 2025 app Power Lists spotlighting top tools

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Xero unveils its 2025 Power Lists, spotlighting the most‑connected apps across accounting, payments, retail, trades and professional services.
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Kent tech founder Ben Towers awarded MBE for startups

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Kent tech founder Ben Towers, 27, wins an MBE in the New Year Honours for his work backing startups and shaping the UK’s AI strategy.
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Mollie to acquire GoCardless & form EU payments giant

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Mollie to buy GoCardless in 2026, uniting 350,000 merchants into a single European payments group handling USD $130 billion yearly.
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Mangopay names Andy Wiggan Chief Product Officer

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Mangopay hires former Spotify and GoCardless executive Andy Wiggan as Chief Product Officer to drive wallet-first growth and crypto expansion.
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Catherine Birkett joins Twinkl to chair Audit & Risk Committee

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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Catherine Birkett, CFO at GoCardless, joins Twinkl as Non-Executive Director and Audit & Risk Committee Chair amid the company's global growth.
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Iplicit appoints Ben Crow as VP & eyes international expansion

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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Cloud accounting firm iplicit appoints Ben Crow as VP of Partnerships to boost partner network and target international expansion in Australia and New Zealand.
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GoCardless names Ian Boyd to lead Australia & New Zealand growth

Mon, 7th Jul 2025
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GoCardless appoints Ian Boyd as GM for Australia and New Zealand to drive growth amid rising adoption of PayTo and changes to payment infrastructure.
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Australians lose AUD $500 annually due to dishonour fees

Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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New research reveals that Australians face annual charges of up to AUD $500 in dishonour fees from banks and platforms, worsening financial stress for many.
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GoCardless partners with Optty to simplify Australian payments

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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GoCardless has partnered with Optty to simplify payment processes for Australian medium and large enterprises, enabling direct bank payments across 20 countries.
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i=Change teams with GoCardless to simplify charity payments

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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i=Change has partnered with GoCardless to enhance the donation process for businesses, making charitable contributions easier and more efficient.
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Rent The Roo partners with GoCardless to cut dishonour fees

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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GoCardless has teamed up with Rent The Roo to enhance payment experiences, eliminating dishonour fees and improving payment success rates for customers.
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Aryza & GoCardless expand global payment solutions

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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Aryza Group has bolstered its collaboration with GoCardless to enhance global payment solutions, set to integrate advanced technologies by 2025.
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InsuredHQ & GoCardless join forces to streamline payments

Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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InsuredHQ has joined forces with GoCardless to enhance payment processing for insurance firms in the Asia-Pacific, aiming for greater efficiency and reliability.
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GoCardless & Pipe partner to offer finance to UK SMEs

Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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GoCardless has teamed up with US fintech Pipe to launch embedded finance solutions for SMEs in the UK, streamlining access to capital for small businesses.
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GoCardless appoints new MD for international expansion

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Alexandra Chiaramonti has been appointed Managing Director of GoCardless's international operations to drive global growth, particularly in APAC regions.
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GoCardless appoints Daliņš as VP, boosts Riga operations

Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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GoCardless has named Pēteris Daliņš as VP of Operations and head of its Riga office, bolstering its leadership and footprint in Latvia's fintech sector.
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GoCardless enhances with acquisition of Nuapay from EML Payments

Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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GoCardless has acquired Nuapay from EML Payments, aiming to enhance its payment capabilities and expand its services in new sectors and markets.
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BillingPlatform named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant 2024

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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BillingPlatform has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Recurring Billing Applications, securing the top spot for Ability to Execute.
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GoCardless & ICE InsureTech partner to streamline payments

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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GoCardless and ICE InsureTech collaborate to streamline bank payment collections for insurance firms in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.