Battle of the Rails: Navigating Europe’s Competitive Payments Landscape

Fraud

Payments

MRC Barcelona 2025

Bolt, payabl., Wayfair

Apr 29, 2025

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In this session, industry leaders will explore the "Battle of the Rails" shaping Europe’s payments ecosystem, comparing legacy rails like SWIFT with modern infrastructure such as real-time payments, open banking, and blockchain. Merchants from diverse industries will share insights on optimising their payments strategy to manage costs, improve acceptance rates, and enhance customer experience across Europe’s rapidly evolving landscape.

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