What’s in the guide?
Ten of our global acceptance experts break down the biggest forces impacting payments in 2026, from the rise of synthetic identities, deepfakes and other AI-assisted fraud, to the evolution of payments as a strategic profit center and the dawn of agent-initiated payments.
You’ll get a concise, actionable view of:
Explore key shifts like tokenization, alternative payments, and the rise of agentic commerce.
How fraud risks are changing
Learn how to counter AI-driven threats using tokens and intelligent gateways to secure transactions.
Where to boost revenue and efficiency
Turn payments into a profit center using orchestration and personalization to drive conversions and loyalty.
What teams should prioritize next
Discover why modular infrastructure and unified checkout are essential for scaling operations.
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