2026 Payments Predictions. Defining a winning checkout

January 27, 2026

In 2026, “payment accepted” won’t be enough. The winning checkout will feel effortless.

Because the checkout is no longer just a transaction step – it’s where trust is won or lost, and where small cracks quietly turn into abandoned baskets, lost approvals, and missed repeat revenue.

Payments is entering a less forgiving era

This report brings together insight from Ecommpay leaders and partners, plus direct feedback from merchants and prospects – to answer one question:

What will define the most successful merchants in 2026?

You’ll find sharp perspectives on:

Where revenue leaks really happen.
Why approval rates are becoming a growth metric.
What resilience looks like when one provider isn’t enough.
How open banking, AI, and agentic commerce will raise the bar.
Why inclusive checkout experiences will be a differentiator.

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