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We’re wishing our Software Engineer, Sam Winston a very happy work anniversary in the month of June.

“Being a part of Cardstream means, feeling “involved” in a fantastic team, enjoying a supportive environment that values career growth, and I'm grateful to be a part of it”

We are grateful for your commitment over the last 2 years and look forward to achieving even more together.

Want to know more about joining the Cardstream team? https://buff.ly/3VuEd59

We had a blast at Elevate – the B2B event of physical activity 2024.

Over 250 exhibitors within the Health and Wellness industry, ranging from equipment providers to SaaS experts. It was great to connect with many longstanding Cardstream partners too.

Attending events like this confirms ISVs are prioritising becoming the majority distribution channel for their Merchants, leveraging payments is a crucial step in this solution pivot.

If you’re interested in how you can achieve the same, let us know.

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We had a brilliant day at Fintech Fringe yesterday.

It was a great event, offering invaluable insights from industry leaders and a fantastic networking platform with innovative FinTechs from around the globe.

The day kicked off with engaging talks and panels covering topics such as pivoting products, B2B scaling strategies, and avoiding common growth pitfalls.

In the afternoon, FinTechs had the spotlight, presenting their groundbreaking ideas. The Fintech Fringe team then facilitated connections between businesses, identifying potential partnerships that could drive mutual growth.

Congratulations to everyone who made this event a success.

Huge congratulations to our Cardstream quiz champs 🧠

We decided to celebrate the end of a fantastic May with an exciting quiz.

Our team quite enjoy a bit of friendly competition and who says work has to be all work and no play…

While on-stand meetings are crucial, it’s clear that social events are just as important and insightful at Money 20/20. Thank you to Nuapay and YouLend for your hospitality - the team had a brilliant time at Money Street Fest.

Over the last couple of days, we've seen significant discussions around PayFac-as-a-Service, AI, and the future of fintech, highlighted the importance of collaboration to drive industry-wide change.

If you didn’t catch us in Amsterdam and are interested in hearing more about the latest developments at Cardstream, please let us know.

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Huge thanks to Money20/20 for hosting an incredible event. We can't wait to come back next year!

It's great to be back at Money20/20 Europe 2024 in Amsterdam.

We had an insightful morning at the Mastercard Start Path session followed by plenty of discussions around PayFac as a service.

Day 2 has been packed with meetings, catching up with our current White-Label Payment Gateway partners, and connecting with new ones.

Are you interested in hearing about our latest developments at Cardstream, including plans to bring our new PayFac-as-a-Service platform to a global audience?

https://buff.ly/3vEXhF4

On Saturday, a couple of the Cardstream team were treated to a brilliant evening thanks to Mastercard.

We were invited to join them as guests at the UEFA Champions League Final in Wembley Stadium.

Not only did we witness an exhilarating showdown between two formidable teams, we were able to connect with some brilliant partners across the industry.

Thank you for the invite Mastercard

The Cardstream team will be heading out Amsterdam on Monday for Money20/20, where finance meets the future.

If you're interested in hearing about our latest developments at Cardstream, including plans to bring our new PayFac-as-a-Service platform to a global audience, drop a 👋 in the comments.

See you there!

We’re looking forward to attending the Mastercard Start Path 'Pitch & Pastries' networking event during Money20/20 Europe next month.

We will be joining several Start Path companies, in pitching Mastercard customers, issuers and acquirers, from across Europe.

We can’t wait to share the latest developments at Cardstream and our plans to bring our new PayFac-as-a-Service platform to a global audience.

Register to attend here: https://buff.ly/4bzbN0P

Racing cars are often seen as high-tech and innovative. The cutting-edge technology used in the sport aligns perfectly with our ambitions for Cardstream.

That’s why we are incredibly excited to announce our sponsorship of Sid Smith this year.

Sid competes within the Porsche Carrera Cup GB series.

Organisations such a Porsche are constantly pushing the limits of engineering and design. Who knows? Perhaps Sid and his team will teach us a thing or two about tech and innovation.

Find out more about our own cutting-edge developments in here: https://buff.ly/3vEXhF4

Not your average day in the office...

Last Friday, the Cardstream team set sail for another fantastic Payments and Fintech regatta hosted by Greenings.

Thank you to Andrew Greening and his brilliant team for hosting us again!

We didn’t manage to celebrate the win, however it was still a superb day out on the water with Cardstream Partners and friends of the business.

Many thanks to our guests for joining us, we hope you had a great day. Who'd like to join us next year?

Paul Adams – Paysafe
Cameron Lee - NomuPay & Total Processing
Pieter Zijlmans - NomuPay & Total Processing
Steven Poole – Freemans Event Partners
Chris Reyniers – Continuum Advisory Partners

Nowadays, finance isn't just about banks and transactions; it's about seamlessly integrating financial solutions into everyday experiences. But, how can you ensure that this is done in a safe and compliant way?

We welcomed 45 highly experienced senior delegates from several leading acquirers, schemes, and ecosystem providers to our latest Industry Leaders summit on Tuesday. This year’s event focused on risk and compliance when operating the PayFac channel.

Dan Carr from Flagship Advisory Partners provided an insight into upcoming trends as well as a look into the future of embedded payments.
Michael Aydeniz and Dan Starr from Cardstream shared how you can operationalise the PayFac channel whilst satisfying all the risk and compliance requirements to ensure a safe, consistent and scalable payments channel.
Simon Vallis and Nisha Suwali from Kount, an Equifax Company shared details of their ever-growing product offering to combat fraud as well as efficiently handle dispute management.

A huge thank you to all who joined us - and thank you Kount for your ongoing support.

With Cardstream, businesses can effortlessly manage payments and streamline finances without the complexity of traditional banking, with safety at the core. Want to find out more? cardstream.com

Here at Cardstream, we're not just another payment provider – we're your strategic partner in navigating the complexities of the financial sector.

With our comprehensive financial services suite, we empower businesses to craft customised, white-labelled solutions tailored to their unique needs.

Imagine having all the payment tools you need at your fingertips, seamlessly integrated into your operations.

That's exactly what we offer.

Want to know more? Speak to a member of our team today to see how we can help simplify your payment solution.

Don’t just take our word for it.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our partnerships and the innovative solutions we provide. Receiving feedback that reflects this just proves are ability to provide your customers with a seamless payment experience.

Simon Vallis, Head of International Partnerships at Kount, an Equifax Company shares his firsthand experience from partnering with Cardstream.

Discover how we can help improve your payment solution: https://buff.ly/3vEXhF4

We’re proud to be among the six global businesses that have been accepted into the inaugural Mastercard Start Path Acceptance program.

The initiative is focused on companies driving innovation and progressive .

As pioneers in payments, we are thrilled to be able to connect through Mastercard’s vast network to bring our new PayFac-as-a-Service platform to a global audience.

Read more here: https://buff.ly/4bh80EQ

At Cardstream, we're committed to our customers' success. That's why we've developed the Cardstream Knowledge Base: providing easy, on-demand guidance for getting the most out of our platform.

Discover more and scale faster: https://buff.ly/4aU2fNH

We had a brilliant evening at the UK Fintech Awards, and huge thank you to Will Webber from Evelyn Partners for hosting the table.

We're incredibly proud of our CEO, Adam Sharpe. Being named a finalist for Innovator of the Year category clearly demonstrates his commitment to the fintech industry and showcases the contribution he has made since leading Cardstream over a decade ago.

A huge congratulations to Amy Wei on her second win of the evening, and of course, all other finalists within the category. Dickon Johnstone of Themis, Karrie Tilburn of TIARA Fintech Solutions, Jerome Le Luel of TRIVER and Bobby Console-Verma of 1fs Wealth.

A huge thank you to last night’s host & comedian Rob Beckett and the team at Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge for a brilliant evening.

“It’s a huge honour to been named as a finalist for the Innovator of the Year category. As new products continue to be developed by our talented team, we’re extremely excited for the future and look forward to supporting our partners with their payment’s strategies”.

Awards season for 2024 has officially begun, and we can't wait to share our exciting plans for the future of Cardstream.

We are looking forward to attending the UK FinTech Awards tomorrow evening. Our CEO, Adam Sharpe, has been nominated as a finalist for Innovator of the Year.

The were developed to celebrate the incredible UK community, and the achievements and successes of the UK’s best and brightest, so we're looking forward to celebrating this tomorrow evening

Congratulations to all other nominees in this category.
Amy Wei — Napo
Dickon Johnstone — Themis
Karrie Tilburn — TIARA Fintech Solutions Limited
Jerome Le Luel — TRIVER
Bobby Console-Verma — 1fs Wealth

See you all tomorrow

"Not everyone who got you where you are can get you to where you want to go; but equally, retention and momentum within your team are super important.“

Cardstream CEO, Adam Sharpe, recently contributed to the 'Scaling UK Regional FinTech' report in collaboration with Whitecap Consulting Limited, Streets Consulting and Innovate Finance.

In this comprehensive report, Adam discusses the dynamic world of fintech, exploring strategies for scaling in today's competitive landscape.

At Cardstream, we understand the importance of innovation, collaboration, and adaptability.

That's why we're committed to sharing our journey, from navigating team dynamics to embracing technological advances.

Read the full report here: https://buff.ly/3Q4F3DY

At Cardstream, we pride ourselves on being a global payments connector, providing comprehensive 360° solutions.

From our full end-to-end White Label Payment Gateway to modular offerings, we cater to all your payment needs in the ever-evolving processing landscape.

Discover how our partners are leveraging Cardstream to improve their payment experiences: https://buff.ly/3PPx11J

Are we rapidly heading towards “peak card”?

Our CEO, Adam Sharpe, recently attended Merchant Payments Ecosystem, Europe's largest payment acceptance conference, and left wondering whether there is any life left in the globally recognised and accepted payment method?

The payment landscape continues to evolve, with schemes innovating and shaping a robust framework for global commerce. With the rise of Orchestration, the impact of AI on the FinTech sector and the buzz around PayFac growing louder, ISOs, ISVs, SaaS providers, and acquirers need to adapt their strategies.

There's plenty of innovation left in the "cards" world.

Cardstream was created to help streamline this process. Explore the future of payments here: https://buff.ly/3vEXhF4

📣 One week to go until our Roundtable with FinTech West and Whitecap Consulting📣

We'd love it if you would be able to join us on the 18th of September at our offices in Taunton!

We will be exploring:
⭐ Talent
🤝 Collaboration
💻 University Engagement
💵 Funding Landscape
🗺 South West USPs
🌐 Development of FinTech in the South West

Book your spot here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/south-west-fintech-ecosystem-roundtable-taunton-tickets-689099173177

📣 We're Hosting a Roundtable!📣

We are hosting a roundtable on the 18th of September with FinTech West and Whitecap Consulting at our offices in Taunton. We'd love it if you would be able to join us!

Do you have opinions or want to learn more about the following:
⭐ Talent
🤝 Collaboration
💻 University Engagement
💵 Funding Landscape
🗺 South West USPs
🌐 Development of FinTech in the South West

If so, this is the roundtable for you!

Book your spot here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/south-west-fintech-ecosystem-roundtable-taunton-tickets-689099173177

📣 Calling all South West FinTechs 📣

Do you have opinions or want to learn more about the following:
⭐ Talent
🤝 Collaboration
💻 University Engagement
💵 Funding Landscape
🗺 South West USPs
🌐 Development of FinTech in the South West

We are hosting a roundtable on the 18th of September with FinTech West and Whitecap Consulting at our offices in Taunton. We'd love it if you would be able to join us!

Book your spot here -

South West FinTech Ecosystem Roundtable (Taunton) Opportunity to provide valuable input in to the forthcoming South West FinTech Ecosystem Report.

🌐In today’s digital age, businesses are constantly seeking innovative solutions to streamline their online operations and enhance customer experiences.

👩‍💻By combining multiple integrations into a single Payment Gateway through one API (Application Programming Interface), Cardstream’s Partners can unlock a myriad of benefits.

📑Read more now - https://cardstream.com/cardstream/the-benefits-of-a-unified-payment-gateway-api/

🔎 We might have a role for you. From junior to senior positions.
📨 Send your CV to [email protected]

⏰In the fast-paced world of fintech, businesses require flexible and efficient payment solutions to meet the ever-evolving demands of their customers.

📲As technology advances, switching to Cardstream’s Payment Gateway has become increasingly hassle-free, allowing businesses to adapt and thrive in the dynamic landscape of online transactions.

Read more here - https://cardstream.com/cardstream/seamlessly-switch-payment-gateways/