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Empowering Disaster Recovery: Fintech Solutions for Efficient Aid Distribution
By Marchelle Becher, US Business Development ExecutiveMillions of people are impacted by natural disasters each year, facing financial challenges such…
Mastering Payment Management for Corporate Events: Simplified Solutions
By Susie Shyatt, US Business Development ExecutiveWhen it comes to corporate events, efficient financial management is critical. Whether you’re organizing…
The Nordic Opportunity for Fintechs
The Nordic banking industry is one of the world’s most technologically advanced, secure, and reliable. With high levels of digital…
Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) vs. Open Banking: What’s the Difference?
The financial landscape is continuously evolving, propelled by innovation and driven by business demand for more accessible, efficient services. Two…
The Payments Association: Scoping out leadership
We are proud to announce that our Group CCO, Brian Lawlor, is featured in The Payments Association’s insightful article, “Scoping…
B4B Payments: The Evolution of B4B Payments & The Road to US Expansion
We’re thrilled to be in the July edition of FinTech Magazine, featuring insights from our amazing C-suite… Paul Swinton, Tom…
Bank to the Future: Why banking is in flux?
Historically, banks have successfully monopolised the financial services market. They enjoyed a position as an absolute necessity for both consumers…
B4B Payments Wins Best Business Cards Initiative at PayTech Awards 2024!
We are thrilled to announce that B4B Payments has been awarded the prestigious “Best Business Cards Initiative” at the 7th…
Money 20/20 featured our Group CCO, Brian Lawlor
Free advice from B4B Payments – A Banking Circle Group Company’s Chief Commercial Officer Brian Lawlor. Hear what Brian has…
Making a Complex Payment Situation Simple for Your Customers
In a recent Payments Journal podcast, Kieran Draper and Tom Jennings, the U.S. and EU/UK CEOs of B4B Payments, and Brian Riley, Co-Head of…
5 Benefits of Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) for Fintechs
Picture this: a small fintech startup fuelled by bright ideas but weighed down by the mammoth task of building a…
B4B Payments Excited to Be Nominated in Four Categories at PayTech Awards 2024
Transforming Financial Services Through Innovation and Impact Being nominated for the prestigious PayTech Awards in four categories is not just…
MPC Interviews Lori Breitzke of B4B Payments
MPC Interviews the Head of Channels & Strategic Partnerships, Lori Breitzke, of B4B Payments. Check out further information here. …
OPINION: ‘It’s time to embrace digital payments as a weapon against dodgy actors’
Paula Roberts, payments expert at B4B Payments, discusses the potential benefits of digital transformation of payments in the waste industry.…
Banking as a Service Powering Global Growth for Nordic Fintechs
The Nordic region, known for its tech-savvy population and stable financial systems, is becoming a prime breeding ground for ambitious…
Unveiling the potential of BaaS: Insights from Brian Lawlor, our Group CCO
The show’s host, Rogier Rouppe van der Voort, explores Brian’s expertise in BaaS and how this breakthrough model is enabling companies…
Thredd Enters US Card Issuing Market With B4B Payments Partnership
London, 19th March 2024 – Thredd, a leading modern payments processor serving clients globally, has announced its official entry into the United States…
B4B Payments’ US Division Partners with Payments as a Lifeline to Expedite Emergency Fund Disbursement
B4B Payments, a global leader in electronic business payment solutions, has proudly announced that it has joined Payments as a…
Tech People podcast welcomes B4B Payments’ Brian Lawlor
‘Why breaking up banking means better financial services’ Legacy banking services will be a hot topic when Brian Lawlor, Group…
B4B Payments US Division Appointed to Innovative Payments Association Board of Directors
“B4B is a key voice in the payments landscape, and they will continue to play a critical role in helping…
Key Challenges Prevalent in Traditional Payments Ecosystem with Banking-as-a-Service
At the 2023 Payments Innovation Forum Summit, recently held in London, Brian Lawlor, CCO of B4B Payments, shared valuable insights…
The big questions and hot topics from Money 20/20 USA
Money 20/20 is like Christmas in many ways. There’s a lot of hard work and preparation in the run-up, especially…
B4B Payments is shortlisted as a finalist at The Card & Payments Awards in the Best Payments Industry Newcomer category!
B4B Payments, in partnership with Banking Circle, offers a full suite of payment solutions, bridging gaps in the fragmented B2B…
Elevating Commercial Banking: How Credit Unions Can Compete with Flexible Prepaid Technology
Credit unions represent a counterpart to conventional banks, and the banking industry’s recent shakeup has created an opportunity to gain…
Breaking Barriers: How Digital Payment Solutions Increase Diversity in Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are the backbone of medical research, providing crucial insights into the efficacy and safety of new treatments and…
Rewarding Employees with Cash-Christmas
It might be too early to talk about Christmas, but it’s not too early to think about rewards and incentives…
Winning the GCVA Hall of Fame Awards for best gift card B2B product/service!
We’re thrilled to announce our win at the GCVA Hall of Fame Awards for Best Gift Card B2B Product/Service! This…
Innovative Payments Solutions Streamline the Administrative Burden of Clinical Trial Participant Compensation
Clinical trials are crucial in advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care. However, the administrative tasks associated with managing participant…
Understanding BaaS: A Guide to Banking-as-a-Service
Innovation and digitisation continue to break down barriers, and the lines between traditional ways of serving customers are being redefined.…
Optimizing Payment: The Key to Clinical Trial Participant Satisfaction and Retention
Clinical trials are an essential cornerstone of medical research, enabling the development of new treatments and therapies that can revolutionize…
The Benefits of Card Services for Employee Payroll
Discover the advantages of using card services for employee payroll, and how to soothe the pain points of a global…
Maximising Efficiency for Regulated EMIs with Scheme Permissions
Discover your new powers as a regulated EMI with scheme permissions, and how B4B Payments’ BIN Sponsorship 2.0 can help…
We’ve made the PayTech Awards Finalist
At B4B Payments, we are delighted to be the finalists in two categories at the PayTech Awards 2023. The recognition…
Optimising Payments and FX through your EMI journey
Want to power up your fintech payment propositions? Discover how B4B Payments BIN Sponsorship 2.0 can set you apart from…
Making Payments & Payouts Secure for Merchants and PISPs
Fast and secure payments & payouts are a must-have for B2B and B2C businesses alike – discover how B4B can…
Insurance Companies Gain Competitive Edge with Prepaid Cards | B4B Payments
B4B Payments has built an end-to-end, embedded payment offering, that offers insurance companies everything needed to be their own card…
Soothe the Pain of Expenses, Payment & Payroll |B4B Payments
B4B specialises in providing card services that are tailored to help businesses achieve their corporate expenditure goals and take payments…
Powering Regulated EMIs with BIN Sponsorship | B4B Payments
B4B specialises in providing card services that are tailored to help businesses achieve their corporate expenditure goals and take payments…
B4B make it as finalists for the biggest awards event of the payments industry for 2023
We are delighted to be shortlisted as a finalist for the Best Payment Facility category by the Cards and Payments…
UWL student completes internship programme with B4B Payments
B4B Payments first intern from UWL completes her internship programme, gaining invaluable experience in many departments.
Out with the Old: A Better Way to Manage Ad Buying with Prepaid Cards
Gain a new level of control, and streamline ad buying while reducing account reconciliation challenges with B4B Payments
Rewards and Incentives made easy with B4B Payments
Struggling with incentivising your employees or customers? Discover how incentives can help employees in your business thrive in their roles!
Evolving fintech businesses with BIN Sponsorship 2.0
Want to power up your fintech payment propositions? Discover how B4B Payments BIN Sponsorship 2.0 can set you apart from…
The Smarter Way to Transform Your Payment Service
Are you looking to optimise your payment, payout and card services? Find out how B4B Payments can offer an all-in-one…
How to streamline your corporate expenditure process
B4B specialises in providing card services that are tailored to help businesses achieve their corporate expenditure goals and take payments…
Virtual Gift Cards for Rewards and Incentives Businesses Great Value
A virtual gift card has a small carbon footprint, and unlike physical cards and gifts that may not really be…
This festive season is the perfect time to reward your employees with the gift of choice
Claim your FREE virtual cards today and spread cheer amongst your employees.
Simplify corporate expenditures with B4B Payments
B4B specialises in providing card services that are tailored to help businesses achieve their corporate expenditure goals and take payments…
Optimising payment processes with B4B Payments
Whether you’re looking to optimise your own B2B payments services or provide innovative fintech payment opportunities, B4B payments can help…
B4B Payments to Showcase Instant Card Issuing and Payments Innovation at Money 20/20 USA
B4B Payments, a Banking Circle Group company, will demonstrate its robust and scalable corporate card issuing and payments platform for…
B4B Payments at Money20/20 USA: globalising US fintechs for European issuing and payment expansion
We look forward to attending Money 20/20 USA and discussing with industry friends and partners how we can help them…
B4B are proud finalists for The Banking Tech Awards 2022
We are delighted to be shortlisted as a finalist for the Best FinTech Partnership and COVID-19 Response categories.
B4B Payments named the best end-to-end issuing and payment solutions company in the UK
We are proud to have won the Best end-to-end issuing and payment solutions UK category from the World Business Outlook…
Digital Payments Bringing Value to Travel and Tourism Rebound
We provide a simple, end-to-end digital payment solution for the travel and tourism industry to pay, incent and reward instantly.
Safeguarding funds to help manage risk in the travel industry
With full transparency and oversight and support from our team of payments experts, we can support you to ensure that…
How fintech can streamline processes in freight logistics
Whatever stage of growth your freight firm is at, B4B corporate payment solutions can help make your payment processes faster…
How fintech is transforming the insurance industry
Offer instant loading of rewards so customers get their incentives immediately, and top up funds over and over again to…
The new rules of customer loyalty: how to keep your customers engaged
Offer instant loading of rewards so customers get their incentives immediately, and top up funds over and over again to…
How to incentivise Gen Z employees
The watchword for Gen Z is flexibility, and with B4B Payments you can make your payment, incentive and rewards processes…
Modernise your scrap metal business with innovative payment processes
Thousands of scrap metal recycling agents across the UK trust Bread4Scrap to make simple and secure cashless payments.
Scrap metal compliance: the regulations you need to know
With greater flexibility than a fuel card and no hidden fees, a prepaid card could help you save time and…
Reasons why you should choose prepaid cards over fuel cards
With greater flexibility than a fuel card and no hidden fees, a prepaid card could help you save time and…
Creating innovative and seamless payment experiences
Whether you’re building a custom embedded finance solution for your own customers, or creating a FinTech offering B4B are to…
Meeting consumer demand for innovative payment options
B4B can help you deliver innovative payment propositions, from payment orchestration services, embedded finance, open banking and more.
Streamlining processes for commercial drivers
With fuel costs soaring, there’s never been a better time to take control of your expense and payment management.
Case dismissed: Digital payments outperform checks in class action disbursements
We provide a digital payment solution that enables class action and legal disbursements to be paid quickly and efficiently.
Do I need a VIBAN? A guide to international payments for businesses
A new wave of digital banking services is making it easier and more cost-effective to do business globally.
How instant payouts can improve customer engagement and loyalty
Whoever you need to get funds to, B4B Payments can help you take advantage of cutting edge technology to make…
Digital and data driven processes to increase charity donations
Whether it’s launching a card scheme for your donors or enabling direct Open Banking payments, B4B can help get the…
B4B Payments are proud to have won the PayTech Award 2022!
B4B has been recognised for its cards used for urgent expenses during the pandemic.
How our contactless prepaid cards can benefit the travel industry
B4B cards can help travel companies deliver an elevated experience to their customers and make their return to travel extra…
Meet B4B Payments and Banking Circle at Money20/20 Europe in Amsterdam!
This week B4B Payments and Banking Circle will be exhibiting at the biggest fintech event in Amsterdam taking place on…
How EdTech is helping universities meet the needs of students
EdTech has transformed the way that students engage with higher education, from making learning more accessible to different people with…
Choosing a BIN sponsor: key questions to ask when making a decision
Our next-generation BIN sponsorship 2.0 solution supports fintechs along every step of their journey from co-brand to fully regulated issuer…
How BIN sponsorship can make your fintech ideas a reality
We’ve supported thousands of businesses to bring innovative fintech solutions to market via our robust payments platform.
Fintech start-up leverages B4B’s issuing solution
B4B Payments’ new bin sponsorship service is designed to provide an easier path to market for innovative fintech firms like…
How reloadables are driving better CX and loyalty
Reloadable cards can help encouraging repeat purchase from customers and also provide insights into their behaviour to improve customer experience.
Why insurance firms should take advantage of fintech innovation
The importance of insurance firms embracing and investing in Fintech in a post-COVID world has never been more clear.
E-money leading the digital revolution for Fintechs
The digital revolution is in full swing – with fintech now taking top spot in the UK’s strongest start-ups, businesses…
Overcoming legacy payment processes in universities
There are a range of options available to streamline your processes and take some of the burden off your finance…
Using prepaid cards to motivate an online workforce
Use our prepaid cards to help motivate staff, with monthly lunches, gifts, entertainments or they can use them to pay…
Global and innovative solutions for decentralised trials
There are a wealth of digital methods out there to help the development of pharmaceuticals run smoothly and effectively.
CEO of B4B Payments shortlisted for Director of the Year
Co-Founder and CEO has been shortlisted in the UK FinTech Awards 2022 for ‘Director of the Year’.
How to incentivise charity volunteers with prepaid cards
Reward your volunteers with a prepaid 'thank you card' as a great way to show how much you appreciate and…
How to incentivise remote employees with prepaid cards
Incentivising your team members with the gift of choice means they can reward themselves with whatever is most important to…
Cashless Payments in the Charity Sector
Cashless payments can help charitable organisations work more efficiently, stay compliant with funding rules or regulatory requirements, and deliver a…
How prepaid card technology is transforming insurance
Insurers are seeing the benefits of issuing prepaid cards, with the potential to not only elevate their customer experience, but…
How cashless payments can drive social inclusion to lead to a fairer and safer society
The move towards a cashless economy is beneficial for vulnerable members of society, driving social inclusion and a fairer society.
How embedded finance can help drive business growth and bring benefits to your organisation
Embedded finance in businesses of all sectors is providing opportunities for growth and creating happier customers.
How branded payments solutions can help you boost customer loyalty and drive growth
Customers are rapidly growing impatient with brands who aren’t delivering the level of experience they expect.
How to Accelerate the Shift to Cashless Payments in Universities with B4B payment cards
A university-wide prepaid card scheme is a powerful method of accelerating the shift to cashless payments across campus.
B4B Payments extends partnership with Innovate Finance to become high growth member
Innovate Finance are an independent industry body that represents the UK’s global FinTech community.
B4B prepaid cards are the perfect choice for your tenant reward schemes
A tenant reward scheme can help encourage good behaviour and loyalty, boost community involvement and more.
Ad Agency partners with B4B to streamline media buying and standardise reconciliation
B4B payments partners with Imperious Media to streamline media buying and standardise reconciliation.
Mastercard Fintech Express Programme welcomes B4B Payments
B4B Payments has joined the Mastercard Fintech Express Programme, which supports innovative financial technology firms Jason Lane, EVP, Market Development,…
B4B Payments selected to join Mastercard Fintech Express Programme
B4B Payments joins Mastercard Fintech Express Programme as an 'Express Issuance' partner to quickly support organisations.
B4B Payments shortlisted for two awards at the FS Tech Awards 2022
B4B Payments is shortlisted for the FS Tech awards in Best Use of Mobile and Financial Inclusive Award.
B4B partners with Sentinels to support Anti-Money Laundering compliance
Sentinels’ model boosts accurate detection rates and provides flexibility to monitor transactions across all B4B solutions.
B4B Payments signs deal to join the Banking Circle ecosystem
B4B Payments, a leading global provider of card issuing solutions for businesses, is set to join the Banking Circle ecosystem.
B4B launches sustainable card solution for its corporate customers
B4B Payments, the leading corporate payment provider is partnering with Thames Technology, to deliver its first eco-friendly card solution, made…