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The fintech space hit an important milestone this week as London’s TransferWise became the first tech company to gain access to the UK Faster Payments scheme. Our lead story takes a closer look at what this means, why it is significant and what it tell us about the wider payments industry.

Elsewhere in the newsletter, Apriva’s SVP Stacey Tappin shares her insights on the evolution of payment processes and the need to provide a smooth customer experience. Meanwhile, today’s quiz revisits how well you remember your payments knowledge!

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TransferWise has become the first fintech company to gain access to the Fort Knox of the UK payments industry in a deal that means its customers will now be able to send money instantly to and from UK bank accounts.

In this guest blog, Apriva’s SVP, Stacey Tappin, talks about the evolving payment interactions and the increasing importance of providing a cohesive consumer experience across all channels.

So you think you know payments? Take our quiz and find out. We must warn you, it’s no walk in the park.