Tom Voaden

The collaboration will utilise American Express’ Pay with Bank Transfer solution to offer a secure, frictionless payment experience for both merchants and consumers. This partnership is expected to boost consumer confidence in Open Banking and accelerate the adoption of the Pay with Bank Transfer solution.

Tom Voaden, head of partnerships at BR-DGE, said: “American Express is pioneering the latest in Open Banking technology and we are delighted to be collaborating with its team of leading experts.

“As Open Banking increases as a payment method within the UK and Europe, American Express’ leading brand and proposition will help drive consumer confidence in the technology and greater adoption.

“By partnering with innovative payment and technology providers in the industry, such as American Express, we can offer a platform that enables our merchants to select the best payment solutions at speed and build a payment stack that supports their growth ambitions.”

Charlotte Wise, director, international open banking payments at American Express, said: “We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with BR-DGE, which brings together the established expertise of American Express, with the innovative technology of a dynamic fintech player, providing a seamless experience for merchants looking to integrate payment options for their customers

“With the acceleration of Open Banking, collaboration within the payments ecosystem is vital in order to provide customers with the best possible experience. We are excited to be leading the way and look forward to the benefits this partnership will bring to merchants and consumers alike.”