PaymentsFirst – Decoding Digital Payments

The world of digital payments is evolving at an unprecedented pace. New technologies, regulations, and consumer expectations are reshaping how we send, receive, and manage money. To stay competitive and secure in 2026, it’s essential to not just understand these innovations, but to truly decode them.

This webinar will break down the complex landscape of modern digital payments, providing clear definitions, practical examples, and strategic insights into the technologies driving this transformation. Join us to cut through the jargon and gain a comprehensive understanding of the key players and concepts defining the future of payments. We will discuss:

• Secure Remote Commerce (SRC) – “Click to Pay”: Unpack the EMVCo-backed standard designed to simplify and secure online checkouts. Understand how SRC aims to replace fragmented guest checkout experiences and enhance security for card-not-present transactions.
• Open Banking: Explore the revolutionary concept of securely sharing financial data via APIs. Discover how open banking is fostering innovation, enabling new financial products and services, and giving consumers greater
• Pay By Bank: Delve into the growing trend of direct account-to-account (A2A) payments initiated directly from a consumer’s bank account, bypassing traditional card networks.
• Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL): Understand the mechanics of BNPL services and their rapid rise in popularity.
• Account-to-Account (A2A) Payments: Get a clear definition of A2A payments, which move funds directly between bank accounts without card intermediaries. We’ll discuss various A2A rails (e.g., ACH, RTP, FedNow, Pay By Bank
• Practical Implications for Your Institution: Gain insights into how these digital payment innovations impact your operations, risk management, customer experience, and strategic planning.