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We are delighted to announce that B4B Payments has been shortlisted in five categories at the 2025 Payments Awards. The awards celebrate the companies and solutions driving excellence and innovation in the payments industry.

We are finalists for:

• Best Cross-Border Payments Service
  
• International Payments Excellence Award
  
• Payments Infrastructure Award
  
• Social Inclusion Project of the Year
  
• Business Expense Management Platform of the Year
  

Being recognised across both technology and social impact categories highlights the strength and versatility of our solutions, from powering cross-border transactions and resilient infrastructure to enabling inclusion and smarter business payments. This acknowledgement reflects the dedication and expertise of our team and the trust of our partners and clients.

It is an honour to be shortlisted, and we look forward to celebrating with the wider payments community at the awards ceremony in November.

B4B Payments is proud to be shortlisted in five categories at the 2025 Open Banking Expo Awards. The awards highlight the projects, initiatives and collaborations that are helping to shape the future of open banking and transform the way payments are delivered.

We are finalists for:

• Open Banking for Good Award
  
• Best Anti-Fraud Solution
  
• Best Open Banking Payments Project – Consumer
  
• Best Sector Initiative
  
• Best Industry Partnership
  

Being recognised in such a broad range of categories reflects the scale of our work and the value it brings across different parts of the ecosystem. Our nominations show the impact of our technology, the strength of our partnerships and the positive outcomes we continue to deliver for businesses and society. It’s encouraging to see our approach to open banking creating value across multiple levels.

We are honoured to be shortlisted and proud of the dedication shown by our team and partners. The recognition is a milestone in our journey, and we look forward to celebrating with peers and industry leaders at the ceremony in October.

We’re delighted to announce that B4B Payments has been shortlisted as a finalist for ‘Team of the Year’ at the U.S. FinTech Awards. The awards showcase the teams and organisations driving excellence and innovation within the U.S. fintech landscape.

This category recognises teams that demonstrate collaboration, innovation and strong leadership. To be named a finalist is a fantastic acknowledgement of the hard work and commitment of our U.S. & Global team, and we couldn’t be prouder of everything they’ve achieved.

It’s an honour to be shortlisted, and we look forward to joining the wider fintech community at the November ceremony.

B4B Payments is proud to be featured in Dialect Communications’ latest case study, showcasing how our partnership has supported the growth of our business and enhanced the customer experience for our cardholders.

As our organisation expanded, so did our ambition to deliver exceptional customer support. Working with Dialect has enabled us to scale smarter, strengthen our support services, and maintain the high standards our customers expect.

The case study includes insights from Steve Meacher, Head of Support Services at B4B Payments, on how collaboration with Dialect has helped us deliver outstanding service and operational excellence.

B4B Payments partnered with Blue Train Marketing at Money 20/20 Europe this year, where our Chief Product Officer, Luke McAlpine, sat down with Blue Train CEO Jeff Banks for an in-depth conversation. Together, they discussed how B4B’s adaptable, global payment solutions have empowered businesses to scale efficiently and remain competitive in an ever-evolving fintech landscape.

Hear how B4B’s combination of card issuance, payouts, embedded finance, and direct access to world-class banking infrastructure through Banking Circle is driving success for their clients. Also, watch to understand how their API-first approach, focus on compliance, and commitment to innovation are enabling businesses to meet growing demands for cross-border payments, programmability, and AI-driven user experiences.

Watch the full discussion below

Step inside Money 20/20 Europe with B4B Payments as our Head of Marketing, Jodie Taylor, takes you on a tour of this amazing event, exploring the latest trends, innovations, and conversations shaping the future of payments. 

From panel discussions to expert interviews and networking with industry leaders, B4B Payments took part in a wide range of activities throughout the event. Discover how we’re contributing to key conversations on the evolving fintech landscape, and how our partnerships and collaboration are driving real change in the industry.

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Join B4B Payments’ Chief Product Officer Luke McAlpine, as he takes you inside how the company is evolving to meet the demands of today’s global, fast-paced payments industry. In this exclusive interview provided by Fintech Finance News, Luke explains how B4B Payments is leveraging its position within the Banking Circle Group to deliver world-class payments, accounts, and FX infrastructure to clients across the UK, Europe, and North America. 

Discover how B4B is carefully balancing the need for innovation with the demands of regulatory compliance, such as experimenting with AI tools to enhance fraud prevention and transaction monitoring; and also explore how embedded finance, real-time payments, and intelligent automation are transforming how businesses move money.

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In this conversation with ETOA, the European tourism association, B4B Payments’ Director of Accounts Tim Robson, shares how our expense card solutions have supported the travel industry for over a decade, providing tour directors with real-time access to funds while reducing the risks of carrying cash in destinations like Japan, Vietnam, and Australia. 

The discussion also highlights how changing travel patterns, shaped by COVID-19 and increased financial scrutiny, are driving the need for more sophisticated spend controls. Learn how B4B’s latest developments, from daily card limits to location-based spending rules, whilst also expanding to new currencies give companies greater visibility and control over T&E spending, helping them manage risk and budgets with confidence.

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Supporting businesses has been a key aspect of our journey from the very beginning, and during this time, we have helped advance charity operations throughout the UK and Europe. 

If you’re looking to streamline disbursements or modernise how your organisation manages funds, we’re here to help.

This month, we were delighted to be featured in the Association of Charitable Organisations (ACO) newsletter and website! 

At B4B Payments, we have been a member of the ACO for many years and believe in the importance of supporting charitable organisations wherever possible. In this informative article, we examine the advantages of utilising the B4B expense management system to streamline business processes.