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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Cash still has fans

Americans appear to be of two minds when it comes to how they spend money. While digital payments continue to gain steam, a notable share of folks still like the feel and use of cash.

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Online Edition – Issue 26:01:01

Payments in 2026: From promise to pressure test

For much of the past decade, payments innovation has been defined by acceleration powered by increasingly sophisticated technology. Faster checkout. Faster settlement. Faster onboarding. Faster decisions. By the time 2025 drew to a close, the industry had grown accustomed to constant motion and to the assumption that progress itself was the goal. In 2026, that assumption begins to break down.

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Merchant Sales Podcast

Merchant Sales Podcast

James Shephard & Patti Murphy

January 17th, 2026

Payroll: The Overlooked Residual Revenue Stream

Payroll is one of the most overlooked revenue opportunities for payment professionals. In this episode, James Shepherd talks with Evan Perdikouris, President of Nexroll, about how payroll fits naturally alongside payments and how agents can generate new residual income without becoming payroll experts.

They break down the economics, the best merchant targets, and simple referral strategies that deepen relationships and increase stickiness.

Plus, Patti Murphy joins James for the latest Today in Payments segment, covering key industry updates you need to know. If you’re looking to expand beyond processing and add a high-value service your merchants already need, this episode will show you how to get started.

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Process globally with your own branded, multi-acquirer platform

In April 2020, right after a once-in-a-century earthquake roiled Croatia, Field39 was born. The founders wanted to shake up cross-border commerce with a technology suite and knowledge base where people could learn about the technologies that power financial transactions.

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