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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 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…
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.
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…
Banking Circle & B4B Payments join forces for innovative corporate payments service
Leading corporate prepaid payment provider selects Banking Circle for corporate accounts and clients’ funds safeguarding services
B4B Payments welcomes Chief Commercial Officer Craig Simpson to the team
B4B Payments' goal is to revolutionise business payments and payroll to make payouts quicker, more efficient, and cost-effective for everyone…
Lithuania’s new B4B legislative changes: Why prepaid cards are the future
An ideal solution moving forward would be for employers to take advantage of B4B’s prepaid payment cards for their payroll…
RIP inter-departmental ping-pong. Swanky office perks are dead.
Gone are the days of enticing office employee perks. Today’s employers must think of innovative methods to reward employees, whether…
B4B Payments secures exclusive partnership
Blackhawk Network announces a partnership in open-loop prepaid solutions across Europe for use in reward and disbursement programmes.
Everything you want to know about… virtual prepaid cards
A digital card, unlike a plastic card, doesn't require any physical representation. Like a traditional credit, debit, or prepaid card,…
Closed loop and open loop prepaid cards
There are two main types of prepaid card available – closed loop and open loop. So what’s the difference between…
B4B Payments celebrates European expansion with Fintech Hub LT association
Following a successful year in 2020 and its continuing expansion into Europe, B4B Payments is proud to announce further development…
It is time to move on from petty cash
Petty cash is an antiquated headache, and now is the perfect time to go cashless, by exchanging your petty cash…
Why clinical research organisations are key to recruiting trial patients
A growing number of pharmaceutical companies are turning to clinical research organisations who in turn are turning to B4B Payments…
Virtual cards and the perks for gamification
If you have been using gamification to encourage your employees, you can now give them a great gift to spur…
Why a virtual card is the perfect employee gift
Gifting your employees with cashback on a prepaid digital card is the very best way to give them a gift…
Introducing the best consumer incentive
If you want to discover the best way to provide consumers with the incentives that will keep them coming back,…
Science tech start-ups boosted by EU investment
Clinical research, biotech, and pharma start-ups receive an investment payout from the European Innovation Council.
B4B Payments announces E-money Institution status in Europe
Continuing to go from strength to strength, B4B celebrates another major achievement in 2020, securing fast access to the financial…
Christmas gifting isn’t cancelled with E-gift cards
Prepaid e-gift cards for your staff and clients. Give the gift of choice this year. Order your FREE digital gift…
B4B: UK E-money Institution & Mastercard Principal Membership
B4B Payments celebrate global expansion, E-money approval and Mastercard Principal Membership.
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B4B Payments Announces Strategic Expansion into U.S. Market
B4B Payments announces new collaboration with Visa in the United States, opening its first U.S. office in Boston.
How to avoid invoice fraud
To help you avoid losing potentially thousands of pounds, we've put together a list of things that you can do…
How to be a top performing CFO
We've outlined just some of the skills and characteristics a CFO should have to ensure they bring as much value…
The Pros (and cons) of being a cashless organisation.
Is it time to embrace cashless? Businesses across the globe are questioning whether they should adopt a new cashless policy…
How to cut business costs
In uncertain times, and when faced with an uncertain economy, every penny truly does count and re-evaluating how you can…
The benefits of a branded prepaid business card
We've put together a few reasons branded prepaid business cards are beneficial for your organisation.
B4B Payments chooses LHV Banking Services to fuel growth
LHV, financial and payment services provider, is pleased to announce B4B Payments partnership.
Client Update: Wirecard AG – Resolved
Following recent press coverage regarding prepaid card issuer Wirecard AG we would like to share some facts as it relates…
Replacing flawed paper systems for school meals, with easy to use cards
If technology exists to enable discreet and reliable free school meal purchase, why aren't we using it?
How to maintain customer service in challenging times
B4B co-hosted an online panel with The Prepaid International Forum on maintaining customer service in challenging times.
The digitisation of arenas and sports events
How are contactless payments changing sports? Increased sales and safety top the list. We also explore how cashless, prepaid payments…
Sports after COVID-19
There is light at the end of the tunnel and cities are now beginning to open up. So how does…
Dos and don’ts of sports payments
If you've recently been put in charge of the sports payments for a travelling sports team, ensure you follow our…
The Future of Payments in Sport
Hint: It’s cashless According to UK Finance, there were 39.3 billion payments made in the United Kingdom in 2018. Only…
Powering through the Covid-19 crisis
Do you know which Fintech company powered along during the Covid19 ‘crisis’? B4B Payments were ready to respond.
Simple alternative to cash for tour guides
Prepaid cards allow travel companies to send funds electronically to tour guides or guests, instantly anywhere.
Eliminate payroll pain for Christmas events
Organising festive events can be an organisational headache, especially for payroll of temporary or seasonal staff.
B4B Payments shortlisted for two PayTech Awards 2019
B4B Payments is shortlisted for the PayTech Awards 2019 in Best Corporate Payments Initiative and Best Prepaid Initiative.
CEO Featured as special guest on FinTech podcast
B4B Payments CEO & PIF Chairman, Paul Swinton, featured on Fintech Unplugged, a leading podcast for the fintech industry.
Universities reduce the need for cash on and off campus
Educational establishments in the UK are issuing prepaid cards, turning their backs on cash-based disbursement.
A GUIDE TO THE NEW GIFT VOUCHER VAT CHANGES
Did you know that UK VAT rules have changed and your company can no longer claim back the VAT on…
B4B Wins best prepaid product of the year 2019
B4B Expenditure Solution is winner of the Best Prepaid Product of the Year at the Card & Payments Awards 2019.
CEO appointed chair of prepaid trade body
B4B Payments announces CEO, Paul Swinton, appointed as the Chairman of the Prepaid International Forum (PIF).
Tax laws help you eliminate avoidable mistakes
Companies who are still using manual paper-based systems and cash are creating huge potential for avoidable mistakes.
B4B CEO ELECTED TO PREPAID INT’L FORUM (PIF) BOARD
Paul Swinton, CEO of B4B Payments voted to join the board of the Prepaid International Forum (PIF) as non-executive director.
Three tech tools every CEO should know
With so many examples of innovation in financial services, you need to know more about tech than just MS Excel.
B4B Payments exhibiting at Accountex 2018
B4B will be exhibiting at Accountex, the UK's largest exhibition and conference dedicated to accountancy and finance professionals.
B4B Payments granted FCA authorisation
B4B Payments has been granted Authorised Payment Institute (API) status by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Bread4Scrap Launched
B4B Payments are pleased to announce the launch of the Bread4Scrap Prepaid Card solution to the Scrap Metals industry.
BreadFX Euro Card Launched
The BreadFX card is a convenient alternative to travellers' cheques as you don't need to carry proof of identity.
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