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GS interviews Ingenico's Erik Vlugt on what's next for AI in payments
Thursday, April 02, 2026
As artificial intelligence moves deeper into the payments ecosystem, its role is shifting from back-end optimization to real-time decision-making at the point of transaction. That evolution is raising new questions around infrastructure, trust and the future of commerce. In this Q&A, Erik Vlugt, chief product officer at Ingenico, discusses where AI is delivering tangible impact today, what remains overhyped, and how the industry can balance innovation with the security and reliability that payments demand.
Australia axes card surcharges in payments overhaul
Wednesday, April 01, 2026
Beginning Oct. 1, 2026, Australian businesses will no longer be able to surcharge consumers who pay using a credit, debit or prepaid debit card under a package of reforms just published by the Reserve Bank of Australia. Additional reforms include the lowering of interchange fees paid by Australian businesses to 30 basis points (0.30 percent) and increasing transparency in the fees charged by the card networks and payment services providers.
