EP1012: The current trends in B2B payments for 2026

EP1012: The current trends in B2B payments for 2026

Author: IBS Intelligence Podcasts | A Cedar Consulting Unit June 15, 2026 Duration: 12:36
Pat Bermingham, CEO, Adflex We review the top trends that will transform how businesses make and take payments in the modern world. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Pat Bermingham, CEO of UK-based B2B digital payment processor Adflex. The company is Europe’s leading processor of commercial card payments, processing over 7 million transactions a year for more than 4,000 businesses. Among the topics discussed: the consumerisation of B2B payments, digital identity, ISO 20022, straight-t...

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