product · May 21, 2026
Adyen and Starling Bank Launch Tap to Pay for UK SMEs
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Adyen and Starling Bank introduced tap to pay functionality on May 19, 2026 inside the Starling app for UK SMEs. The NFC-based solution enables instant activation for contactless payments on iOS and Android devices with device-level security that stores no card data. Integration covers onboarding through refunds entirely within the banking app. Nicole Olbe, Adyen UK managing director, highlighted the combination of Adyen’s financial technology with Starling’s UK infrastructure. Sami Kade, Starling director of customer solutions, emphasized empowerment for business owners to redirect energy toward growth.
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